With hints from the IT giant about a new product, Dan Buckley speculates as to whether it’ll be a bigger iPhone, a wearable device or a payments system for e-commerce transactions

Already the world’s most valuable company, Apple will see its stock price reach $1,001 (€750) within 12 months, lifted by growth in China and the debut of a new television product, according to Topeka Capital Markets.

Troops patrolled winding mountain roads, internet services were cut and motorists ran a gauntlet of checkpoints as Beijing mounted a show of force in Tibetan areas to prevent a repeat of uprisings against Chinese rule.