Apple is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on November 2. Options data suggests AAPL stock may rally following the quarterly release.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 348.94 |
| Change that session | +1.49% |
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