Apple stock in focus: India’s source-code push and app-store heat hit AAPL ahead of earnings
New York, Jan 11, 2026, 09:48 (EST) — Market closed. Apple (AAPL.O) closed Friday at $259.37, ticking up 0.1%. The stock returns Monday amid India’s new proposed phone-security rules, which could require more invasive access to device operations. (Reuters) Apple faces a tricky moment. Regulation is shifting from a background issue to an active concern right as investors wrestle with gauging iPhone demand and deciphering how “AI features” will impact upgrades, pricing, and margins. India matters here because it’s more than just another rulebook. It’s a huge smartphone market and one of the rare spots where Apple can still boost