XIAO-I is trading 5.8% lower at $1.31 in pre-market on October 1, versus its September 30 close of $1.39; no fresh company announcement or clearly linked overnight catalyst was identified. - Shares have declined across recent sessions, including a 6.71% drop on September 30. - The previously reported Apple patent-litigation appeal is earlier news and is not an established explanation for the move. - Broader market indicators are positive and do not explain the decline.