AppleAAPL

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is one of the largest companies in the world by market value, best known for the iPhone, Mac, iPad and a fast-growing services business. As a mega-cap stock it is a heavyweight in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, so its moves can shift the whole market. Its share price responds to quarterly earnings, iPhone demand, product launches and broad economic conditions. Apple shares trade on the Nasdaq. Like any single stock, the price can fall sharply — diversify and invest only what you can afford to lose.