Apple(US:AAPL) Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-21 00:19Market Overview - US stock indices rose significantly, with the Dow Jones up 515.97 points (1.12%), Nasdaq up 310.57 points (1.37%), and S&P 500 up 71.12 points (1.07%) [2] - Spot gold prices hit a new all-time high, closing at $4,355.69 per ounce, driven by expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and safe-haven buying [9] Banking Sector - Zion Bank reported better-than-expected earnings for Q3, with earnings per share at $1.48, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.46, leading to a 3% increase in after-hours trading [5] - The bank's credit loss reserves increased to $49 million from $13 million year-over-year, alleviating some concerns about regional bank credit risks [5] - Major banks saw stock price increases, with JPMorgan up over 1%, Goldman Sachs up over 1%, Citigroup up over 2%, and Wells Fargo up over 3% [6] Technology Sector - Apple shares rose 3.94%, reaching a new annual high, supported by strong demand for the iPhone 17, which saw a 14% increase in sales compared to the iPhone 16 within the first ten days of launch [7][8] - Loop Capital upgraded Apple's rating from hold to buy, raising the target price from $226 to $315 due to the strong demand for the latest iPhone [8] - The technology sector overall saw gains, with the tech giants index up 1.44% [7] Gold Market - Spot gold surged over 2%, reaching a peak of $4,381.49 per ounce during trading, with expectations of continued price increases in the coming weeks [9] - Gold mining stocks performed well, with notable increases in companies like NovaGold Resources (up over 5%) and Barrick Gold (up over 4%) [9] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks listed in the US saw widespread gains, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 2.39% and the Chinese Tech Leaders Index up 2.31% [10] - Individual stocks such as iQIYI (up over 8%) and Alibaba (up nearly 4%) contributed to the positive performance [10]