Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has dropped six-figure bonuses to prevent the company from losing talent to competitors like OpenAI and other startups. The move comes as the company struggles to keep pace with its 12.97% over the past 12 months and is positioned closer to its 52-week highs than lows. The company's shares are currently 1.3% below their 20-day SMA and 5.1% below its 100-day threshold, indicating a cooling trend. The next major catalyst for the stock is the estimated April 30, 2026 earnings report.