Apple's stock rallied sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 on pace for its best week since early November. The stock had dropped 4% the previous day due to a decrease in market share in China. According to research firm Canalys, Apple fell to third place in terms of market share in China as domestic manufacturers took advantage of Apple's lack of artificial-intelligence features available on phones purchased in the country. However, analysts are optimistic about Apple's upcoming earnings report, expecting strong performance in services and improved iPhone sales.
