Apple leads S&P 500 gains as AI haven amid spending concerns

Apple shares are up 28% in 2026, making it the largest single contributor to the S&P 500's 12% rise, as investors treat it as a safe AI play amid broader fears over AI capital expenditure. The move reflects a rotation toward perceived quality and away from higher-risk AI names, though the sustainability of this leadership depends on continued earnings delivery.

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