Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecast for Dec. 18, 2025: Japan App Store Shift, Wall Street Targets, and the 2026 AI Debate
Apple shares fell 0.99% to $271.84 as of 14:17 UTC Thursday after Japan ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores on iPhones, cutting App Store fees for Japanese developers to as low as 5%. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $315, citing optimism about Apple’s AI strategy and higher 2027 earnings estimates.