Apple Stock Price Today (AAPL): Italy Antitrust Fine, AI Forecasts, and What Could Move Apple Shares in 2026
Italy’s antitrust authority fined Apple €98.6 million ($116 million) for allegedly imposing unfair privacy consent requirements on third-party app developers. Apple shares traded near $271 following the news, within a 52-week range of $169 to $289. The company said it will appeal the penalty. Investors are weighing regulatory risks in Europe against optimism for an AI-driven upgrade cycle in 2026.