Apple Inc. shares surged more than 5% during Wednesday’s session, marking their best single-day performance against the S&P 500 since last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. The rally accelerated after the closing bell, with the stock adding roughly another 2% in late trading. Momentum carried into Thursday morning, lifting the stock above $220 and pushing it through its 200-day moving average for the first time in months. Technical analysts described the move as a decisive breakout after weeks of muted trading. Options activity reflected the renewed optimism: traders snapped up more than 65,000 November $245 call contracts, committing about $23 million to bets that the advance will continue. The heavy demand underscored growing confidence ahead of Apple’s next iPhone cycle and broader market positioning.