Apple's Record-Breaking Rally Boosts Appeal of Call Options Amid AI Optimism

Luzi Ann SantosDec 11 13:38 ET

The Nasdaq fell to 0.02 million points, Adobe plummeted more than 13%, the China concept Index rose against the trend, and Bitcoin dropped below 0.1 million dollars.

In November, USA PPI inflation exceeded expectations, with the market betting on a pause in interest rate cuts in January next year. The Dow has fallen for six consecutive days, with NVIDIA experiencing the largest drop of 2.5%. Tesla, Meta, Google, and Amazon have moved away from their highs, uranium mining stocks have declined, but Apple reached a new high. Broadcom rose nearly 5% in after-hours trading, and Chinese stocks Baidu and PDD Holdings increased by over 1%. Bond yields in Europe and the USA have risen significantly, and after the European Central Bank cut interest rates, the euro fell to a one-week low, before rebounding. The dollar reached a two-week high, while the offshore yuan once rose over 200 points, breaking through 7.26 yuan. Commodities generally fell, with spot gold down over 2% and spot silver down over 4% during the session.

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U.S. stock market close: The Nasdaq has fallen from historic Top Reversal, while the Dow has declined for the sixth consecutive day.

① The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 0.18%, with China Concept Stocks showing mixed performance; ② Google is collaborating with Samsung to develop a headset device, with the first product expected to be launched next year; ③ Apple is reportedly set to start producing a key wireless chip currently supplied by Broadcom next year; ④ Adobe fell nearly 14%, as the company's full-year performance guidance was below expectations.

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Citi Maintains Apple(AAPL.US) With Buy Rating, Maintains Target Price $255

Moomoo NewsDec 11 20:31 ET · Ratings

Is Broadcom about to lose a big order? It is reported that Apple will switch to self-developed Wi-Fi chips for iPhone and home products starting next year.

Media reports that Apple plans to use its self-developed chip combining Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for the new iPhone, Apple TV, and HomePod mini next year, and for iPads and Macs in 2026. One-fifth of Broadcom's fiscal year revenue comes from Apple, making it the largest supplier of Apple's Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chips. After the news broke, Broadcom's stock price hit a daily low, falling nearly 4%.

wallstreetcn16:47 ET

Apple Options Spot-On: On December 12th, 733.79K Contracts Were Traded, With 6.38 Million Open Interest

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