Apple shares gain as $2.4trn iPhone maker prepares to release key earnings

The company's shares have soared 80% from a year ago, to value the firm at just over $2.4trn (€1.97trn)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Apple shares notched higher ahead of unveiling late Wednesday its key earnings quarter, revealing how sales have performed during the Covid-19-hit Christmas and new year. 

Despite the pandemic affecting many other global manufacturers, the iPhone giant's shares have soared 80% from a year ago, to value the firm at just over $2.4 trn (€1.97trn).