Apple shares closed at $333.69 on October 2 after a 1.02% gain, trading within a 52-week range of $243.42–$345.34 amid broader tech strength as rate concerns eased. Fiscal Q3 results released in July showed revenue of $109.4 billion (+16% year-over-year) and EPS of $2.02, both ahead of estimates, with records in iPhone, Mac, and Services segments. Trader focus for the October 5–9 period centers on momentum from the new CEO transition, the iPhone Duo foldable launch scheduled for late October, and potential volatility around macroeconomic data releases. Morgan Stanley’s modest price-target reduction to $355 highlights ongoing margin pressures from memory costs and mix shifts, even as services growth and ecosystem stickiness support valuations near 38 times trailing earnings.