Legal win against Samsung undoubtedly counts as a factor

May 6, 2014 09:34 GMT  ·  By

Apple’s shares are starting to regain their power, following a year-long decline amid rumors of slow innovation and decreasing market share. As always, Apple has one more thing up its sleeve before everything is said and done.

After launching a cheaper and more powerful line of MacBook Airs, scoring a win against Samsung in their epic patent fight, and one month before WWDC14 kicks off, Apple’s shares seem to be bouncing back.

Edging closer and closer to the all-time high from 2012 ($700/€500), the company’s stock is hovering above the 600 mark after gaining an extra 8 points yesterday.

One of the main reasons is the upcoming WWDC conference, but also the reignited rumors about iPhone 6 getting a thinner enclosure and a bigger screen. The latest leaks pretty much confirm the hardware.

The most recent iWatch rumors are also responsible for the jump above the $600/€432-per-share mark. Apple has gone on a new hiring spree to secure fresh medical talent and sensor experts to make the smart-watch a reality before year’s end, according to reports.

The upcoming iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 are two more tentpoles in Apple’s 2014 roadmap, and with an Apple TV refresh also rumored to be in the works, it’s probably fair to assume that AAPL will be back at 700 in no time.

Oh, and let's not forget Ahrendts' hire and the massive buyback increase announced by the company last month.