Apple(US:AAPL) 智通财经网·2025-10-20 22:33Market Overview - Major indices in the US saw significant gains, with the Dow Jones up 515.97 points (1.12%) closing at 46706.58, the Nasdaq rising 310.57 points (1.37%) to 22990.54, and the S&P 500 increasing by 71.12 points (1.07%) to 6735.13 [1] - In Europe, the DAX30 index rose by 418.43 points (1.75%) to 24263.84, while the FTSE 100 increased by 46.64 points (0.50%) to 9401.21 [2] Company News - Zion Bank (ZION.US) reported better-than-expected earnings with a Q3 EPS of $1.48, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.46, leading to a 4.6% increase in its stock price [1][10] - Apple (AAPL.US) saw a stock increase of 3.94%, nearing a market capitalization of $4 trillion, with its stock price reaching a historical high [1] - Amazon (AMZN.US) is gradually restoring its cloud services after a recent outage, which affected multiple companies globally [10] - Analysts from Melius Research highlighted that Apple's upcoming Siri 2.0 and new iPhone models are expected to drive long-term growth, with potential EPS exceeding $10 earlier than market expectations [11] Commodity and Currency Updates - Gold prices surged over 2%, reaching a new historical high, driven by expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and ongoing safe-haven buying [5] - The US dollar index increased by 0.16% to 98.585, with mixed performance against major currencies [4] Economic Indicators - The CBOE is seeking to extend options trading hours, aiming to align with global demand and enhance market accessibility [6] - A report from Bank of America indicated that tightening credit conditions could lead to forced selling in the stock market, particularly affecting passive investment strategies [8] - The Canadian economy shows signs of instability, with expectations of another interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada [9]