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Apple Stock Surges Toward $4 Trillion Valuation on Strong iPhone 17 Demand and AI Optimism

Apple shares hit record highs as Wall Street analysts upgrade ratings and price targets. The resurgence follows strong iPhone 17 sales data and anticipation around the company’s artificial intelligence roadmap, positioning Apple to join the exclusive $4 trillion market cap club.

Apple’s Remarkable Resurgence

After lagging behind other technology giants for much of the year, Apple Inc. has mounted an impressive comeback, with its stock performance now outpacing several Magnificent Seven peers, according to market analysis. The iPhone maker’s shares have gained approximately 7% over the past month, surpassing the performance of other megacap stocks including Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Amazon during the same period. This resurgence has positioned Apple on the verge of reaching a historic $4 trillion market capitalization, a milestone currently shared only by Nvidia.

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Apple Secures Exclusive U.S. Formula 1 Streaming Rights in Major Sports Media Deal

Apple has reportedly secured exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for Formula 1 in a landmark five-year partnership beginning in 2026. The deal represents Apple’s most ambitious move into live sports streaming to date and will end ESPN’s tenure as the series’ American broadcaster.

Exclusive Streaming Partnership Announced

Technology giant Apple Inc. has reached a five-year exclusive broadcast agreement with Formula 1 to stream races in the United States starting in 2026, according to reports. The partnership comes at a time when Formula One continues to experience significant growth in popularity worldwide, particularly in the American market.