Apple stock holds a neutral daily bias with a bearish short-term tilt, as the close sits below the 20-session exponential moving average but above the 50- and 200-session averages. Hourly readings support caution, while positive 15-minute MACD signals offer only limited counterweight.
AAPL — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.
Key takeaways
Apple stock closed at $339.11 on Monday, November 2, 2026, a change of -1.6% versus the previous close of $344.63.
The close sits below the 20-session EMA at $341.95 and above the 50-session EMA at $334.4 and the 200-session EMA at $303.55.
Daily RSI14 is 48.7 , and the daily MACD histogram is -0.74, with the line at 3.08 below its signal at 3.82.
Hourly RSI14 is 38.01 , and the hourly close sits below the 200-hour EMA at $340.16.
The next-session daily pivot is $339.58 , with first resistance at $343.31 and first support at $335.37.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, Apple stock opened at $342.91 and traded between a low of $335.84 and a high of $343.78. The session closed at $339.11 , a change of -1.6% versus the previous close of $344.63 on October 30, 2026.
Apple stock daily levels: price below the 20-session EMA
Apple stock closed at $339.11, below the 20-session EMA at $341.95 and above the 50-session EMA at $334.4. The 200-session EMA sits further down at $303.55. Price sits below the EMA20 but above the EMA50 and EMA200. The daily structure therefore supports a neutral assessment rather than an outright bullish one.
Daily momentum readings stay below the neutral 50
Daily RSI14 stands at 48.7 , below the neutral 50 threshold. Meanwhile, the MACD line is positive at 3.08 but below its signal at 3.82, leaving the histogram negative at -0.74. These readings favor caution even as the close holds above the longer-session averages.
The daily Bollinger mid-band at $342.39 adds another overhead reference, with the lower band at $334.52 and the upper band at $350.27. Price lies between the lower and middle bands, placing the close in the lower half of that envelope. Daily ATR14 reads $7.02 .
Hourly chart: price below all three EMAs
On the hourly chart, the close sits below the 200-hour EMA at $340.16, the 20-hour EMA at $342.47 and the 50-hour EMA at $344.05. That position reinforces the cautious side of the daily chart, although the averages are not fully aligned bearishly. Hourly RSI14 is 38.01 , below 50 and approaching the 30 oversold threshold.
Moreover, the hourly MACD line at -2.23 is below its signal at -1.41, with a negative histogram of -0.82. The hourly momentum evidence therefore reads bearish and does not confirm a bullish daily case.
15-minute chart carries a positive MACD reading
In contrast, the 15-minute chart produces a positive histogram. Its close is above the 20-period EMA at $338.75 but below the 50-period EMA at $341.29. The MACD line of -1.06 is above the signal at -1.52, producing a positive histogram of 0.46 . Still, RSI14 at 48.24 sits below 50. That mix is not a reason to override the daily bias.
Earnings coverage around Apple stock
Reports published during Monday’s session focused on Apple’s earnings, with iPhone 18 sales in the spotlight. One report said Apple was scheduled to report after the bell. Separately, Seeking Alpha described the price-to-earnings ratio entering earnings. Together, these items frame the uncertainty around the results.
Apple stock pivot levels for the next session
For the next session, the daily pivot sits at $339.58 , with first resistance at $343.31 and first support at $335.37. Those levels are calculated from the completed daily candle and apply when trading resumes. Because the close at $339.11 is below the pivot, that level is the first upside hurdle.
Bullish conditions above the daily pivot
A bullish case would require a sustained move above $339.58, followed by the 20-session EMA at $341.95 and the Bollinger mid-band at $342.39. Clearing daily first resistance at $343.31 would strengthen that case. The upper daily Bollinger band at $350.27 would then be a higher reference, not an assured destination.
Bearish conditions below first support
Conversely, a break below daily first support at $335.37 would put the lower Bollinger band at $334.52 in focus. The 50-session EMA at $334.4 sits immediately beneath it. A sustained break below that average would invalidate the support-based bullish case.
Overall, AAPL stands below near-term resistance but above its key daily support area. ATR14 at $7.02 keeps volatility central to the setup. Whether price can clear the daily pivot and the overhead averages remains unresolved. The same applies to the conflict between the bearish hourly evidence and the positive 15-minute MACD histogram.
FAQ
Where did Apple stock close on November 2, 2026?
The session closed at $339.11, after an open at $342.91 and a range between a low of $335.84 and a high of $343.78. The change was -1.6% versus the previous close of $344.63 on October 30, 2026.
Where does the close sit relative to the daily moving averages?
The close is below the 20-session EMA at $341.95 and above the 50-session EMA at $334.4 and the 200-session EMA at $303.55. Price sits below the EMA20 but above the EMA50 and EMA200.
What do the RSI14 readings show across timeframes?
Daily RSI14 is 48.7, hourly RSI14 is 38.01 and 15-minute RSI14 is 48.24. All three sit below the neutral 50 threshold, and the hourly reading of 38.01 is approaching the 30 oversold threshold.
What are the next-session pivot levels?
The daily pivot is $339.58, first resistance is $343.31 and first support is $335.37. The close at $339.11 is below the pivot.
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