Apple shares slide amid worries over iPhone 18 Pro demand

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CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on concerns about iPhone 18 Pro demand and the resulting pressure on Apple shares.

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What stands out

CNBC’s reporter highlights fresh worry that demand for the new iPhone 18 Pro is weaker than expected, and that single point of sales chatter is enough to push Apple shares lower on the day. The clip matters because it captures how fragile sentiment can be around flagship product cycles: a short, credible report about demand can move the stock even when Apple’s underlying business is still large and stable. The piece is tightly focused on demand signals rather than new guidance or earnings, which makes the market reaction about psychology as much as fundamentals.