Apple shares climbed to a record high as investors look past AI concerns‎

Apple shares closed above $300 for the first time after investors rewarded the company's stronger-than-expected earnings, surging Services revenue, and massive $100 billion buyback despite continued criticism of its delayed AI rollout.Apple Stocks appApple shares closed at a new record high of $300.23 on May 15, surpassing both the $300 mark and the company's previous closing record of $287.51 set on May 6. Earlier in 2026, investors worried about delayed Siri features, slowing hardware growth, tariff exposure, and growing competition in generative AI.Apple stock briefly reached a 52 week high during the trading day of $303.20.The rally accelerated after Apple reported $111.2 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $2.01 for the quarter ending March 28, both above Wall Street expectations. The company also approved another $100 billion stock buyback and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums