Apple stock price climbs as AirTag refresh drops and earnings loom
New York, Jan 27, 2026, 16:14 EST — Trading continues after-hours. Apple shares climbed Tuesday, boosted by early buying ahead of the iPhone giant’s upcoming quarterly earnings and a new AirTag release. The timing couldn’t be more awkward. U.S. stocks sit close to record highs, the Federal Reserve is in the midst of a meeting, and investors are facing a heavy slate of megacap earnings reports. Apple’s earnings are crucial as they test two key drivers behind the stock’s long rally: demand for the iPhone and the expansion of its services segment. The latter, which covers the App Store, iCloud,