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Oct 22, 2025 4:00 PM

What's Going On With The Drop In Apple Stock Today?

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The company faces a new EU antitrust complaint while navigating mixed demand signals across its iPhone lineup ahead of fourth-quarter earnings on Oct. 30.

What To Know: According to Reuters, Apple received a complaint filed with EU antitrust regulators by Article 19 and Germany’s Society for Civil Rights alleging violations of the Digital Markets Act. The groups challenge Apple’s App Store terms, iOS and iPadOS operating systems, claiming they prevent interoperability for small businesses and restrict third-party app installation.

The complaint specifically targets Apple’s requirement for a one million euro standby letter of credit (SBLC) from developers seeking to distribute apps or install alternative app stores. The groups argue this