Apple (AAPL) News Today

Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares are responding to a wave of developments around U.S. manufacturing pledges, tariff exemptions and AI momentum, supported by bullish analyst actions but tempered by legal and talent concerns.

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlights Apple’s expanded U.S. manufacturing push—including a fresh $100 billion pledge—underscoring management’s strategy to secure tariff carve-outs and boost domestic production. Jim Cramer talks Apple's big U.S. manufacturing investment
• Positive Sentiment: Apple gained over 3% as investors cheered its AI momentum coupled with the $600 billion U.S. investment commitment, driving elevated trading volume and renewed confidence. Stock Market Today: Apple Gains 3% as Investors React to AI Momentum and $600 Billion U.S. Investment Commitment
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reaffirmed its “Outperform” rating on AAPL and raised the target to $270, reflecting continued Wall Street confidence in Apple’s growth trajectory. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Earns Outperform Rating from Wedbush
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America upgraded its outlook on AAPL to “Buy” and lifted the price target to $250, signaling optimism around Apple’s investment and innovation plans. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Price Target Raised to $250.00
• Positive Sentiment: Apple and Corning announced a $2.5 billion expansion to produce 100% U.S.-made iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky, reinforcing domestic supply-chain investment. Apple and Corning partner to manufacture 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple was featured among top fitness stocks to research today by MarketBeat’s screener, highlighting its position in the health and wellness ecosystem. Top Fitness Stocks To Research - August 7th
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat also included Apple on its list of music stocks to add to your watchlist, reflecting its role in digital media and content distribution. Music Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - August 7th
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors were reminded that Apple will trade ex-dividend on August 11, ahead of its upcoming payout. Ex-Dividend Reminder: Apple, Navios Maritime Partners & W.W. Grainger
• Negative Sentiment: A Texas firm sued Apple for allegedly stealing its technology to build Apple Pay, raising concerns over intellectual-property exposure. Lawsuit accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to create Apple Pay
• Negative Sentiment: Portnoy Law Firm and other firms issued class-action invitations to AAPL investors claiming losses, with lead-plaintiff motions due August 19. Apple Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses.
• Negative Sentiment: Fintiv filed a RICO and trade-secret misappropriation lawsuit alleging Apple misused its mobile-wallet technology to create Apple Pay. Fintiv Files RICO and Trade Secret Misappropriation Suit Against Apple
• Negative Sentiment: Apple is facing talent attrition as key AI experts depart for competitors, potentially challenging its innovation roadmap. Apple Faces Talent Loss as AI Experts Depart for Competitors