AAPL ticks up at 2026 open as Raymond James flags valuation, jobs data looms
NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:34 ET — Regular session
- Apple shares rose 0.45% to $273.08 shortly after the open, after ending 2025 at $271.86. StockAnalysis
- Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral “market perform” rating, citing valuation and limited near-term catalysts, Investor’s Business Daily reported. Investors
- Investors are looking to next week’s U.S. jobs report and other January data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s rate path. Reuters
Apple shares (AAPL.O) edged higher in early trading on Friday after Raymond James resumed coverage with a neutral rating, arguing the iPhone maker’s valuation leaves little room for near-term upside. StockAnalysis
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