Apple Stock Hits Record on Optimism AI Will Spur iPhone Sales

  • Shares have outperformed of late, erasing recent weakness
  • Investors bet an AI iPhone will lead to a big upgrade cycle

Apple has been supported by excitement over the introduction of an iPhone with AI features, which went on sale last month. 

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Apple Inc. shares rose to a record high on Tuesday, extending recent gains fueled largely by optimism that the company will gain from the rollout of artificial-intelligence-powered iPhones.

The stock rose as much as 2.7% to $237.49, pushing back over the previous peak hit in July. The rally has cemented Apple’s status as the world’s largest company, with a market valuation above $3.6 trillion.