Apple chief executive Tim Cook confirmed plans to raise product prices to combat surging costs for memory and storage components. The company is currently preparing for a September launch of the iPhone 18 lineup, which is expected to debut a foldable device. Meanwhile, Accenture is committing $4 billion to industrial cybersecurity, acquiring a majority stake in Dragos alongside two additional security firms to protect critical physical infrastructure.
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Tech Sector Rebounds on Geopolitical Easing and Corporate Moves
Geopolitical tensions eased Friday as the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to halt regional hostilities, sparking a broad rally in technology shares. The market reversal follows a sharp decline in the previous session, with investors signaling renewed appetite for risk as major industry players announced significant strategic pivots.
Intel shares saw a notable boost after President Trump announced that Apple would collaborate with the chip maker on domestic design and production efforts, providing a critical vote of confidence in Intel’s ongoing turnaround. Simultaneously, Nvidia is aggressively expanding its European footprint, aiming to diversify its revenue beyond the U.S. hyperscalers that currently dominate its order books.
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