Apple Stock Drops 1.78% in Two Days Despite Bullish Sentiment from Citi and Goldman Sachs, Trading Volume Ranks Fourth

On July 14, 2025, Apple Inc. (AAPL) experienced a decline of 1.20%, marking its second consecutive day of losses, with a total decrease of 1.78% over the past two days. The trading volume for Apple was 80.68 billion, ranking it fourth in the day's market activity.

Citi analyst Atif Malik reiterated his "Buy" rating on Apple, setting a price target of $240.00. Malik's optimism is driven by the potential boost from tariffs, although he also noted the risks associated with artificial intelligence developments. This positive outlook from Citi comes at a time when Apple's stock has been facing market pressures, with a recent slide despite an overall rising market.

Goldman Sachs also maintains a "Buy" rating on Apple, with a price target of $253. This reiteration of a bullish stance by Goldman Sachs adds to the overall positive sentiment from major financial institutions regarding Apple's future prospects.