Apple Inc. ($AAPL) experienced a notable decline in after-hours trading on April 2, 2025, falling nearly 8% to around $206. This drop marks a significant decrease of almost 20% from its 52-week high. Other stocks also faced declines, with Lululemon Athletica ($LULU) down approximately 12%, the Invesco QQQ Trust ($QQQ) decreasing by 4.4%, and Amazon.com Inc. ($AMZN) falling 6%. Analysts suggest that if these levels persist, the volatility index (VIX) could rise to 28-30 or higher in the following trading session. The decline in Apple’s stock price is particularly notable as it has not traded below $210 since August 2024.