China wants to become the world's gold custodian. Not just for its own reserves… but for other countries' too.
And that it's bullish for gold in two major ways:
It creates more demand, because governments may now buy even more gold, knowing China will hold it for them.
It turns gold into a geopolitical weapon: a strategic asset tied to global trust, not just price.
In other words…
Gold is becoming the new global currency and China wants to run the vault.
And that creates an incredible opportunity for you…
Because I've found an ETF that not only tracks gold…
But pays you up to 64% in annual distributions.
You don't need to trade options. You don't need to touch physical bullion.
Just buy this one ETF and you could target payouts up to $1,152/month.
I just released a special video revealing this opportunity.
>>> Click here to see the #1 Gold ETF for Monthly Income.
But hurry: the next payment is just days away.
Talk soon,
Tim Plaehn
Chief Income Strategist, Investors Alley
Apple Stock Positioned for Holiday Gains With iPhone 17 Boost
Written by Chris Markoch. Published 9/30/2025.
Key Points
- Early iPhone 17 sales and new AI features could fuel Apple stock gains during the holiday season.
- Apple’s privacy-focused on-device AI may accelerate growth in high-margin Apple Services revenue.
- Bullish technical indicators, including a Golden Cross, suggest upside for AAPL stock.
Over the past three months, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has surged more than 26%, making it one of the top performers in the tech sector. While the stock is only up about 11% over the last 12 months, analysts see further upside as Apple heads into the holiday shopping season—and once again, it all comes back to the iPhone.
Since its Sept. 19 debut, the iPhone 17 has delivered stronger-than-expected sales, driven in part by Apple holding the base model's price steady. With many users still on an iPhone 15 or older, upgrade demand remains robust.
El Dorado is real and I found it… (Ad)
A strange rock pulled from the ocean floor may hold the key to a $16 trillion resource boom. Inside it: materials critical for AI chips, EV batteries, smartphones, and advanced weapons systems.
While few people know about these metals, global powers—including the U.S., China, and Russia—are racing to secure them. And one tiny public company, recently backed by the U.S. government, holds mining rights to over 340 million tons… and near-monopoly access to the richest zone.
That said, some skeptics point to signs of a slowdown in the U.S., suggesting that consumers may have front-loaded iPhone 16 purchases to sidestep new tariffs.
Apple's AI Play Could Quiet Skeptics
Critics note that Apple trails rivals such as Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta Platforms in cloud-focused AI investments totaling billions of dollars. However, the iPhone 17 introduces several on-device AI features—enhanced Siri, real-time translation and advanced image/video editing—that could resonate with consumers.
Early sales indicate these capabilities may boost holiday demand and drive subscriptions to Apple's high-margin Services business, including iCloud, Apple Music and Apple TV+.
On-Device AI Underpins Privacy-First Strategy
Another catalyst for upgrades is Apple's privacy-first approach to AI. Rather than relying solely on cloud computing, Apple leverages its custom A-series and M-series chips to run AI models locally.
Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts the edge AI market could reach $143 billion by 2034. By keeping AI workloads within its iOS ecosystem, Apple appeals to regulators and consumers cautious about cloud-based data collection.
Technical Indicators Point to Continued Upside
Technically, AAPL recently formed a Golden Cross, with its 50-day simple moving average crossing above its 200-day SMA. The stock closed at $253.44 on Sept. 26, confirming the bullish signal. Yet an RSI near 68 suggests near-term overbought conditions, with resistance around $260 ahead of the company's Oct. 30 earnings report.
Should shares pull back, the 50-day SMA (around $229) could offer support. Maintaining that level would reinforce a breakout toward the 52-week high near $260.
This technical backdrop aligns with growing analyst optimism. Dan Ives of Wedbush is the most bullish, raising his price target for AAPL shares to $310 from $270.
This email is a paid sponsorship sent on behalf of Investors Alley, a third-party advertiser of DividendStocks.com and MarketBeat.
Information contained in this email and websites maintained by Magnifi Communities LLC (dba Investors Alley) are for educational purposes only and are neither an offer nor a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve risk, and you may lose your principal investment.
All information contained herein is copyright 2025, Magnifi Communities LLC.
If you need assistance with your subscription, feel free to email our U.S. based support team at contact@marketbeat.com.
If you no longer wish to receive email from DividendStocks.com, you can unsubscribe.
© 2006-2025 MarketBeat Media, LLC. All rights protected.
345 N Reid Pl., Suite 620, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57103. USA..
