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title: "Apple hits record high as bullish forecast, diplomacy, and legal order align"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286824615.md"
description: "Apple shares hit a record high, surpassing $300, driven by strong quarterly results and positive investor sentiment. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $365, citing growth in services revenue and AI potential. Tim Cook's visit to China aims to alleviate trade tensions, while the company faces increased antitrust scrutiny in India."
datetime: "2026-05-18T22:15:18.000Z"
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# Apple hits record high as bullish forecast, diplomacy, and legal order align

Record-breaking rally: Apple crossed $300 for the first time, buoyed by strong quarterly results and renewed investor confidence. Bullish analyst target: Evercore ISI raised its price target to $365, highlighting Apple’s growing services revenue and AI monetization potential. Global strategic moves: Tim Cook’s China visit aimed to ease trade tensions, while Apple faces intensified antitrust scrutiny in India.

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