Apple Stock (AAPL) After Hours Today, Dec. 18, 2025: What Moved Shares After the Bell—and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open
Apple shares closed Thursday at $272.19, up 0.13%, then slipped to $271.18 in after-hours trading. The move followed news that Apple will allow third-party app stores and alternative payments on iPhones in Japan to comply with new competition rules. Investors also weighed updated Wall Street targets tied to Apple’s 2026 AI plans and fresh U.S. inflation data.