Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-16 22:59Market - The US stock market will observe 10 holidays and 2 early closures in 2026, with similar arrangements for 2027 [2] - International crude oil futures rose due to tensions in the Middle East and a weaker dollar, with WTI crude at $63.73 per barrel, up 1.46%, and Brent crude at $68.65 per barrel, up 1.32% [3] - Spot gold prices fell by 0.99% to $4992.08 per ounce, indicating a downward trend in the gold market [4] - European stock markets showed mixed performance, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index closing flat, while technology stocks faced pressure, particularly Dassault Systèmes, which dropped 10% [5] Macro - The US and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations in Geneva, with both sides expressing a willingness to continue discussions despite core disagreements [8] - The US banking sector will face new mortgage capital requirements under Basel III, aimed at increasing risk sensitivity in capital requirements [9] - The US Air Force deployed 18 F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East, reflecting military strategies in response to tensions with Iran [10] - A Russian delegation is heading to Geneva for trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine, with discussions expected to cover broader issues including territorial disputes [11][14] Company - SpaceX is participating in a Pentagon competition to develop voice-controlled autonomous drone technology, with a prize of $100 million [19] - Apple announced the introduction of a new video feature for its podcast platform, aiming to compete with YouTube and Spotify [20] - Apple will hold a product launch event on March 4, with updates expected for the Mac series and other devices [21] - Goldman Sachs reported that hedge funds have made the highest net purchases of Asian stocks in a decade, driven by optimism in AI infrastructure companies [24] - Nexo, a cryptocurrency company, is returning to the US market after resolving regulatory conflicts, now offering crypto asset-backed loans [26]