Apple stock slips as Foxconn flags iPhone-linked revenue dip and Samsung ramps up Galaxy AI
New York, January 5, 2026, 09:39 EST — Regular session Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shares slipped 0.3% to $271.01 in early trading on Monday, as investors weighed fresh signals from a key iPhone assembler and a rival’s aggressive push into AI-enabled phones. The read-through matters now because Apple’s stock is priced for steady growth, leaving little tolerance for demand or margin surprises as the first full week of 2026 gets underway. Supplier updates and competitor roadmaps often shape expectations before Apple provides its own quarterly outlook. That focus has sharpened as investors look for clues on whether new on-device AI features