Apple Inc. (AAPL) experienced a notable increase of approximately 2% as it approached recent highs, with early week put sales reportedly timed well. However, market sentiment shifted as analysts raised concerns about potential bearish trends. On March 21, AAPL was observed down by 1.5% in pre-market trading, with some analysts suggesting it could face its worst monthly performance since November 2018, following a decline of 1.4% in pre-market. Technical indicators pointed to a possible bearish continuation pattern, leading to speculation that if AAPL begins to fall, broader market declines could follow.