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TradingKey - On Thursday (September 24) Eastern Time, Qualcomm (QCOM) announced that it has renewed a global patent licensing agreement with Apple (AAPL), with the new agreement set to officially take effect on April 1, 2027. Qualcomm did not disclose the specific duration, licensing fees, or other financial terms of the agreement. Following the announcement, Qualcomm's shares rose about 1% in U.S. pre-market trading.

TradingKey - Following a positive market response to Meta Platforms' (META) Muse AI agent, investors are searching for the next tech company that could drive a valuation re-rating through new products.

Apple's (AAPL) stock price has steadily rebounded since its autumn product launch event on September 9. Currently hovering around $334, it has recovered most of its losses since peaking in late July and sits less than 3% below its all-time high of $344.26. The market is banking on sales of the new product lineup to push the stock past its previous record high. Global delivery lead times tracked by JPMorgan for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have expanded more than during the same period last year, while a consumer survey by Evercore ISI also points to a better-than-expected upgrade cycle. Meanwhile, delivery lead times in the Chinese market remain significantly shorter than last year, which JPMorgan views as a primary concern in tracking current demand.

TradingKey - AAPL closed at $332.41 near record highs as Apple expands its AI strategy. Can $328.65 support hold and unlock $344.38?

TradingKey - On September 14, Eastern Time, Apple (AAPL) released iOS 27, with the English beta version of Siri AI beginning a rolling rollout on the same day. Apple plans to add French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish in October.

TradingKey - AAPL closed at $315.34 after Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone. Can $308 support hold and reopen $318.64-$328.79?

On Wednesday, September 9, Eastern Time, Apple (AAPL) held its annual autumn product launch event at Apple Park under the theme "Surprise and Shine." At the event, hosted for the first time by new CEO John Ternus, Apple officially unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 12.

TradingKey - In US pre-market trading on September 9, the three major stock index futures declined across the board. As of press time, Dow Jones futures fell 0.54%, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.26%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.35%.

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 9 (ET), futures on the three major U.S. stock indices traded cautiously in pre-market action. As the military conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated further, Brent crude broke above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. The surge in oil prices heightened market concerns over a resurgence in inflation and prolonged high interest rates, weighing on U.S. stock futures.

According to industry sources cited by South Korean media outlet *Economy Tribune*, Apple (AAPL) is set to sign a long-term agreement (LTA) for NAND flash memory in the near future, though the counterparty, procurement volume, and pricing terms have not yet been disclosed. Citi noted in a report that the market widely speculates Kioxia may be the partner for this NAND LTA, although neither Apple nor Kioxia has officially confirmed the arrangement.