Apple Stock Rises 1.5% Amid Anticipation of iPhone 18 Pro Max Price Hike
Apple's stock price rose by 1.5% to $310.03 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as investors react to a potential price increase for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max.
A report from IDC estimates that the new device could cost $200 more than its predecessor, taking the starting price to $1,399.
This would represent a 16.7% increase over the current price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is set at $1,199.
Apple has not confirmed the model's launch date or pricing, leaving investors to test their theories in anticipation of the September event.