Apple Stock (AAPL) News and Forecasts for Dec. 21, 2025: App Store Rule Shifts, AI Catalysts, and Wall Street Price Targets
As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) heads into the final stretch of 2025, the stock is sitting close to record territory — but the story powering investor attention right now is bigger than “another strong iPhone cycle.” As of Dec. 21, 2025 (a Sunday, with U.S. markets closed), Apple shares were hovering around $273.67, below a 52-week high near $288.62. Investing.com Three forces are colliding around Apple stock into year-end: Below is what’s new, what Wall Street is forecasting, and what investors are watching next. Apple stock price today: where AAPL stands on Dec. 21, 2025 With markets closed for the