Dan Ives' supply chain checks indicate that consumers like Apple's AI strategy, suggesting that the iPhone 16 cycle could be "a historical one."

Apple shares closed at an all-time high Thursday after Wedbush analysts raised their price target for the stock, telling clients they expect the iPhone maker could be headed for a "golden era of growth" driven by demand for artificial intelligence.

Apple (AAPL) continues to trend higher, with its stock hitting an all-time high of $260.10 on Dec. 26, pushing the company’s market capitalization even closer to an astounding $4 trillion. This year has been exceptional for Apple investors,