By Akash Sriram and Subrat Patnaik (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s rallied nearly 7% on Friday in its biggest one-day percentage jump in a year and a half after the iPhone maker reported blockbuster results and teased its metaverse ambitions. The Cupertino, California company’s gain reduced some of the losses it has suffered in recent weeks during a broad selloff in growth and technology stocks. The world’s largest company by market value raked in sales of nearly $124 billion and profit of $34 billion, showcasing its ability to navigate a global supply crunch during the crucial holiday quarter. “Apple…