Apple stock price steadies near $248: what AAPL traders watch ahead of earnings and the Fed
Apple shares closed at $248.04 Friday, down 0.12%, ahead of its earnings report and a key Federal Reserve rate decision next week. The Nasdaq rose 0.3%, S&P 500 edged up, and the Dow slipped 0.6% as traders braced for tech results. Apple will expand App Store ad slots in the U.K. from March 3, with Japan and other markets to follow. The Fed policy statement is due Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET.