Apple Inc's shares are trading lower by 1.19% to $188.42, potentially due to investors awaiting Wednesday’s inflation report. The company has seen a year-to-date increase in its trading value of approximately 50.65%, attributed to interest in technology and AI-related stocks. Apple's integration of AI technology into its products and services could attract investors. The June CPI inflation report is anticipated as a significant economic event, with traders awaiting its release for insights into the Fed's future policy decisions.