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Apple insiders sold over $87M in shares in a single day amid steady 2026 stock gains.

Market News
06 Oct 2026
Finbold
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Apple insiders sold over $87M in shares in a single day amid steady 2026 stock gains.

On October 2, top Apple insiders, including former CEO Tim Cook and current CEO John Ternus, sold more than 250,000 shares worth over $87 million. This large insider selling represents nearly 43% of the total insider sales for 2026 so far, which amount to about $116 million. Despite this significant insider selling, Apple’s stock has risen 28.6% year-to-date in 2026, outperforming rivals like Microsoft and broader market indices. The stock has also gained 2.39% since John Ternus became CEO on September 1, 2026, indicating continued investor confidence under new leadership.

As of Oct 06, 2026 16:41 WIB, Apple (AAPL) shares trade at USD 333.14 on Pluang, showing a modest 0.08% increase in the last day. The stock maintains a strong market presence with a $4.87 trillion market cap and a typical holding period of 143 days among Pluang investors. Despite the recent insider selling highlighted in the news, Pluang order activity leans heavily towards buying at 67%, reflecting ongoing investor interest in Apple.

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