Investors increasingly treat Apple Inc. as a safe haven to hedge against artificial intelligence disruption fears.
Apple shares diverged from the broader technology sector, posting gains while the Nasdaq 100 Index declined. This movement represents the company's widest margin of outperformance since early 2025.
Strong quarterly earnings and bullish analyst commentary fueled the positive market sentiment. Apple’s market capitalization surpassed US$4 trillion following the stock's recent performance. The company overtook Alphabet Inc. to become the second-most valuable company in the world.