Apple (AAPL) will release its fourth-quarter earnings after the close on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The iPhone maker’s stock has gained 27% over the past three months, recently hitting an all-time high of $271.41. This rally signals strong investor confidence, largely driven by robust demand for Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. The iPhone remains Apple’s biggest revenue driver, and strong sales of its newest models could give the company’s top and bottom lines a significant boost and help it outperform analysts’ es ...

US, Europe realized earnings volatility is trending higher Investors are once again preparing for big earnings-day stock moves, paying up to speculate in a market that’s faltering after it reached a record high. Options on S&P 500 Index members imply an average 4.7% fluctuation following corporate results, data compiled by Bloomberg show. That’s close to the level in July, when the anticipated move was the highest for the start of a reporting season since 2022, using JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s release date a ...