Apple Stock Boosts Dow After Strong iPhone Sales
Apple stock (AAPL) is one of the top-performing Dow stocks today, driven by positive iPhone 17 sales and a bullish note from analysts.
The stock is up 4.3% to $263.18, following the release of upbeat iPhone 17 sales data in the U.S.
Evercore added Apple to its "tactical outperform" list, stating the company is "well positioned to report upside."
Loop Capital also upgraded Apple's rating to "buy" from "hold", further boosting the stock.
- Options traders are showing a bias towards calls, with 4,931,726 calls and 2,449,264 puts exchanged in the last 10 sessions.
- The January 2026 290-strike call was the top trade during this timeframe.
Author's summary: Apple stock rises 4.3% after strong iPhone sales.