Apple Announces Redesigned MacBook Pro with Touchscreen and OLED Display
Apple has unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the company's first touchscreen interface and tandem OLED display technology.
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The S&P 500 hit a record high Tuesday, but only 15 of its 504 stocks did too. The median member trades 25% below its own peak.
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Apple has unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the company's first touchscreen interface and tandem OLED display technology.
Despite recent stock market declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, the U.S. economy continues to grow at 2.2% GDP with forecasts of 2.1-2.4% growth through 2029, indicating no imminent recession. The article advises long-term investors to maintain diversified portfolios in high-quality stocks rather than attempt to time the market, noting that the S&P 500 has historically delivered 9.98% average annual returns since 1928 despite major crashes and recessions.
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