Apple(US:AAPL) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-19 17:04Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices opened higher on September 19, with the Dow Jones up 0.13%, the S&P 500 up 0.22%, and the Nasdaq up 0.41% [1] Legislative Update - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary funding bill with a vote of 217 in favor and 212 against, providing government funding until November 21 and avoiding a potential government shutdown [3] Chinese Market Performance - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index showed an upward trend, with notable stock performances: Xiaoma Zhixing surged by 15%, Alibaba increased by 1.31%, JD.com rose over 1.6%, and NIO saw an increase of nearly 3% [3] Apple Inc. Stock Performance - Apple shares rose over 2%, resulting in an increase in market capitalization by approximately $89 billion (around 63.32 billion RMB) [4] - Morgan Stanley's report indicated that early demand signals suggest that the current shipment cycle for iPhones is expected to exceed initial forecasts, with the iPhone 17 series showing potential for year-on-year growth in shipments [5] - The forecast for fiscal year 2026 predicts iPhone shipments to reach 236 million units, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase of about 2% [5] iPhone Sales Update - As of September 19, the iPhone 17 trade-in sales on JD.com were reported to be four times higher than the same period last year [6] - In Mumbai, India, the launch of the new iPhone led to significant consumer demand, resulting in minor conflicts among buyers outside Apple stores [6] Gold Market Update - Gold prices increased, with spot gold reported at $3,672 per ounce, reflecting a daily rise of 0.79% [7]