Apple Stock (AAPL) Today: iPhone 17 Demand, App Store Court Ruling, and Wall Street Forecasts for 2026 (Dec. 15, 2025)
Apple shares traded at $274.77 on December 15, down from $278.28, amid strong iPhone 17 demand and renewed scrutiny of App Store fees after a federal appeals court ruling. IDC forecasts Apple will ship about 247 million iPhones in 2025, a 6.1% increase, driven by China sales. Global smartphone shipments are expected to dip 0.9% in 2026 due to rising memory costs.