It will have a positive effect, until it doesn&#x27;t.  There are some scenarios that could see the price fall rather dramatically should Apple put up too much of a fight.<p>If they lose on appeal and still refuse, we could see federal agents storm Apple&#x27;s HQ to acquire the keys and anything else they deem necessary to construct what they need.  Such a stunt could disrupt business.  Similarly, the court could hold the board in contempt, even lock up directors or employees who disobey the court order.  That would not aid the stock price.