Investors are balancing optimism around Apple's next-generation AI push, including "Siri 2.0" and "Apple Intelligence," against ongoing regulatory risks.
- The anticipated AI features are expected to frame Apple as an AI-centric ecosystem, rather than solely a hardware maker.
- Regulatory headwinds persist, highlighted by a recent $115 million fine from Italian authorities concerning alleged app market abuse.
- With markets closed for the holiday, the stock's last recorded price action was $273.45, reflecting a 0.13% decline from the December 24 session.