Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) closes above 330.00 USD per share on 31 December 2026 (confirmed by NASDAQ closing price or Bloomberg by 31 December 2026)
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Published on 7. September 2026
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Predicted for 31. December 2026
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Based on: Speculative
A separate open prediction expects AAPL >310 USD by 12 September 2026. A year-end close above 330 USD from ~310 implies ~6.5% further upside by December. Catalysts: successful iPhone 18 Pro launch (price increase vs predecessor), growing Apple Intelligence subscription revenue (Apple One, iCloud+), and expected MacBook Pro M6 event in October. Headwinds: stronger dollar from Fed hikes, EU and China regulatory risks. No direct Polymarket market; AAPL December 2026 options implied vol shows symmetric risk profile. Own calibration: 47%.
Data basis for this prediction
- AAPL offene Plattformvorhersage: >310 USD am 12. Sep. 2026 (Cassandra.news, aktiv)
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Event 'Surprise and Shine', 9. Sep. 2026 (Apple / The Verge)
- AAPL NASDAQ-Implizite Volatilität Dez. 2026: symmetrisches Risikoprofil (Bloomberg Options, Stand 7. Sep. 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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