On October 20, 2025, Apple's stock price soared to an unprecedented peak, closing at $259.7 per share—a 3% increase. This impressive performance propelled the company's total market capitalization to a staggering $3.85 trillion. Data from research firm Counterpoint reveals that the iPhone 17 series witnessed robust early-stage sales in both the Chinese and U.S. markets. In the first 10 days following its launch, sales of the iPhone 17 series outpaced those of the iPhone 16 series by 14%. Particularly noteworthy is the remarkable surge in sales of the base model iPhone 17 in China, where its sales nearly doubled compared to the previous generation.
