Apple’s stock (NASDAQ:AAPL) closed at $259.48, up 0.46% after a strong fiscal Q1 report, with high trading volume at 79.6 million shares. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell, with tech peers like Microsoft and Alphabet showing mixed movement. Apple’s focus on iPhone demand and services growth drove investor sentiment.

Investors are closely monitoring Apple’s AI roadmap and acquisitions like Q.ai and Google Gemini integration into Siri. With revenue up 16% year over year and record iPhone sales, the company’s emphasis on memory-chip constraints and premium iPhone launches in 2026 signals strategic shifts. The market is eager to see how Apple’s investments translate into sustained demand.

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