Jefferies analyst Edison Lee upgraded Apple Inc AAPL from Underperform to Hold and lowered the price target from $202.33 to $167.88 on Wednesday.Lee’s base case remains that Apple would be exempted from U.S. tariffs, given its commitment to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years and his belief that it would make additional manufacturing investment commitments in the US (to make iPhones, for example). However, a rising global recession risk could further impact already-weak iPhone demand.Th ...

Shares of Apple (AAPL -4.04%) are heading lower in Thursday's trading. The tech giant's stock was down 4.2% as of 3:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite had fallen 3.6% and 4.4%, respectively.The stock market skyrocketed yesterday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day lifting of reciprocal tariffs on all countries except China, but valuations are heading lower today after new information emerged. While Trump announced yesterday that an import tax rate of 125% would be applie ...

Core Points - The Nasdaq Composite experienced its second-largest gain in history due to the Trump Administration's 90-day tariff pause, which aims to facilitate negotiations with most countries [1] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 2.4% in March, marking the first month-over-month decline in five years, alleviating inflation concerns and increasing the likelihood of an interest rate cut [3] - The Investors Intelligence survey indicated the most bearish sentiment since December 2008, driven by tariff uncertainty and market volatility [5] - The Volatility Index (VIX) recorded its largest drop in history, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment towards reduced fear [8] - Historically, significant one-day market rallies have led to higher prices over the long term, with a 91.3% chance of being higher one year later [10] Market Sentiment and Indicators - An extreme negative tick reading of -1772 on Tuesday indicated a potential washout or capitulation in the market [4] - The VIX's historical data shows that after major declines, the S&P 500 Index was higher one year later in 16 out of 18 instances [8] - The immediate market outlook remains uncertain due to the unprecedented nature of the Trump Administration's tariff policy, leading to cautious trading strategies [12] Historical Context - Large single-day rallies typically occur in bear markets, as seen in 2008, where markets often rebound sharply after significant downturns [2] - The average returns following large rallies show mixed results in the short term, with stocks generally falling five days later but recovering over a longer horizon [10][11]

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Sales staffs work at an Apple shop in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, April 10, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Hau Dinh President Donald Trump's administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the United States for the first time. But that's an unlikely scenario even ...

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Apple has reportedly flown 600 tons of iPhones into the U.S. in an anti-tariff measure.The effort, which brought up to 1.5 million of Apple’s flagship smartphones into the country, came after the company ceased productions in India to overcome President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Reuters reported Thursday (April 10), citing sources familiar with Apple’s plans.According to the report, analysts warn that iPhone prices could rocket up in the U.S. due to Apple’s dependence on Chinese imports. China is the company’ ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook inspects the new iPhone 16 during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California.Apple shares skyrocketed 15% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his administration's "reciprocal tariffs," which would have affected the company's production locations in Vietnam, India, and Thailand.The rally added over $400 billion to Apple's market cap, which now stands just under $3 trillion. It was Apple's best day since Janu ...

BofA Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating on Apple Inc AAPL with a price target of $250 Wednesday.Recently, client focus has shifted to the feasibility of manufacturing Apple products, such as iPhones, in the U.S.Mohan noted while Apple can find labor to assemble iPhones in the U.S., a significant portion of the sub-assemblies would still be manufactured elsewhere, assembled in China, and imported to the U.S.Also Read: Analyst Forecasts Tariffs Impact On Apple’s Profit And Highlights 2 Sof ...

Shares of the consumer tech giant Apple (AAPL 10.68%) had blasted over 11% higher, as of 1:55 p.m. ET today, after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariff rates for most countries and a universal 10% tariff base during the pause, citing progress on negotiations, according to CNBC. The rebound follows one of Apple's worst four-day stretches of trading since 2000.It's all about tariffsPresident Trump's surprising tariff announcements last week sent Apple shares into freefall. Shares s ...