Apple Stock (AAPL) Pre-Market Preview: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 22, 2025
Apple closed Friday at $273.67 after heavy trading, signaling institutional activity ahead of the holiday-shortened week. Reuters reports IDC expects Apple to ship about 247 million iPhones in 2025, but 2026 shipments could dip. Apple is expected to license Google’s Gemini for Siri. Regulatory pressure remains, with new App Store changes in Japan and EU scrutiny.