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Apple unveiled its first foldable phone as Treasury yields climbed despite $6 billion in bond buybacks and crude oil topped $100 a barrel, pressuring equities for a third day

With a 12% payout ratio and $82B in annual buybacks shrinking share count, Apple can raise its dividend far faster than the modest 0.3% yield suggests.

Apple shares closed at a record $343.35, up 1 percent, as trader Mike Khouw outlined a call spread strategy to capture further gains.

Prediction market Polymarket puts Apple at 70 percent odds to hold the world's largest market capitalization before July ends, driven by recent stock gains.

A new Apple hearing study using data from 57,000 iPhone users strengthens the company's position in the digital health market

Marc Rowan cited elevated valuations and persistent inflation, historically favoring companies with strong cash flow like Apple

Apple continues to push its premium ecosystem and expand its services revenue, a strategy that often draws market skepticism but consistently delivers shareholder value over the long term.

The iPhone maker's significant dip to $266.17 today underscores growing investor caution across the technology sector as earnings season looms.