Apple’s Stock Price Challenging $220 As Meeting Boosts Sentiment

Apple's stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) added to impressive gains in yesterday's session overnight, with gains of 2.8% leading into the open coming off the back of a strong 5.09% gain in the regular session. 

The jump reflects strong market approval of Apple's commitment to U.S. manufacturing, announced following a high-profile meeting with President , with Trump. The pre-market price of $219.40 takes AAPL above what had been a sticky bit of resistance at $215, and moves eyes towards $220.

The catalyst for the rally was Apple's pledge to invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years. This commitment brings Apple’s total domestic investment to $600 billion and includes partnerships with ten U.S. companies, including Corning, Coherent, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments, and Broadcom.

The investment is expected to create 20,000 R&D jobs, further bolstering the company's presence in the United States.

Adding to the positive sentiment, President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports, exempting companies manufacturing domestically, such as Apple. This policy aligns with Apple’s increasing focus on domestic production and provides a competitive advantage against companies relying heavily on imported components.

With the recent tariff increase on India also seen to be a doubling, rather than a flat additional 25%, this is also seen as a boost to AAPL.

[This investment] underscores our unwavering commitment to American innovation and manufacturing. We are proud to partner with U.S. companies to create jobs and drive economic growth.

With Apple's stock having fallen 16.7% YTD, and 3.35% in the month leading into yesterday's news, this about turn indicates the potential for a reversal of this  downtrend.