Apple stages sharpest rally in 9 months as execs cite iPhone, Mac demand in boosting guidance

CHENGDU, CHINA - MARCH 18: Apple CEO Tim Cook attends a special event marking Apple's 50th anniversary at the Apple Taikoo Li Chengdu store on March 18, 2026 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. VCG | Getty Images Apple shares jumped more than 4% on Thursday, headed for the sharpest rally since August, after the iPhone maker reported better-than-expected quarterly results and issued revenue guidance for the current period that sailed past analysts' estimates. …