Closing Bell Overtime: Apple Notches First Record Close of 2025; AWS Outage & Busy Week of Earnings 10/20/25

Apple recorded its first record close of the year — Steve Kovach breaks down what’s behind the surge, and Mike Santoli explains its broader market impact. Scott Wren of Wells Fargo weighs in on whether Apple’s record is a bullish signal or a warning sign. Mackenzie Sigalos reports on the AWS outage and its ripple effects, while David George of Baird discusses what regional bank earnings are revealing plus reaction to Zions results. John Leer of Morning Consult assesses the “data desert” facing economists, and Barton Crockett of Rosenblatt previews what’s next for Apple and Netflix. Finally, Guy Adami of Fast Money looks ahead to key signals from gold, volatility, and earnings.