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One of today's best Prime Day deals, the 512GB model of Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, is now available at an all-time low price of $1,169.99 at Amazon. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is one of the best Samsung phones you can buy as the company's latest and greatest foldable, and this Prime Day deal eclipses the previous lowest price for this model by $300. A stellar $750 Prime Day deal on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4The best foldable you can buy from SamsungThe Galaxy Z Fold 4 outclasses the other recent foldable phone from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, as the Z Fold 4 offers a more usable exterior display and greater versatility. In addition to the $750 discount on the 512GB model of the Z Fold 4, there's also a $700 deal on the 256GB model of the phone. The Z Fold 4's excellent Prime Day discount makes a more compelling case for it as a phone-and-tablet alternative to the Google Pixel Fold, which is ultimately a superior foldable phone but is still available only from Verizon, AT&T, and Google at a prohibitive starting price of $1,800.

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In one of the best Prime Day deals, the 13-inch version of the 2020 MacBook Air is available for $749.99 at Amazon — an all-time low price and a $250 discount. We once named the 2020 MacBook Air one of the best laptops you can buy, and it's an unbeatable deal with this significant Prime Day markdown. The battery life on the M1-powered MacBook Air is impressive to this day, offering around 18 hours of total usage — the same battery life offered by the current MacBook Air model that runs on the newer M2 chip. Apple still sells the M1 MacBook Air in a new condition alongside the newer MacBook Air models that run on the more powerful M2 chip, which is a testament to the M1 MacBook Air's sustained power as a notebook, nearly three years after its release. At $250 off the laptop's $1,000 list price, an all-time low price point for this model, Amazon's Prime Day deal on the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air is an exceptional value for an older laptop that will provide years of use.

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On Wednesday, Apple debuted the Apple Watch Series 8, which will release on September 16th. At their "Far Out" event on Wednesday, Apple announced three new versions of the wildly popular smartwatch, including the Apple Watch Series 8. The Series 8 is the latest model in the mainline Apple Watch series, and Apple is giving it a lot of fanfare. Lowest Price Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 is the all-around best Apple Watch you can get due to its smooth performance, cutting edge health features, and always-on display. The Apple Watch Series 8 will cost $399 for the standard GPS version, and $499 for the GPS + Cellular version.

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Some of the best laptop deals include a discounted version of one of the best gaming laptops currently available, the Acer Nitro 5, which you can pick up for just $739 at Amazon. Top 3 Prime Day laptop dealsThe best Prime Day Windows laptop dealsWindows laptops from Dell, HP, and more are on sale. This $106 discount is close to the best price we've seen for this model. $1,499.99 from Best Buy Originally $2,049.99 Save 27%The best Prime Day Apple MacBook dealsThere are stellar deals on several MacBook models. As we note in our best gaming laptops guide, a refresh rate of 165Hz is the industry standard for a high-quality gaming monitor.

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☆ Wall St Week Ahead After first-half rally, stocks' July winning streak on the line
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The S&P 500 defied recession fears and a U.S. banking crisis to notch a 15.9% gain in the first half. The S&P 500 (.SPX) has posted a positive return in eight consecutive Julys, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index (.NDX) has climbed in July for 15 straight years. S&P 500 companies are expected to post an overall drop in earnings of 5.7% from the year-earlier period, according to Refinitiv IBES. The S&P 500 is trading at 19.1 times forward earnings estimates, well above its historic average P/E of 15.6 times, according to Refinitiv Datastream. "At some point, this move in interest rates has got to have some consequences for the markets," Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, said in a note on Friday.

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☆ The AI-powered rally to start the year could broaden out in the third quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Stocks markets are wrapping up a surprisingly strong start to the year, but whether it will continue is an open question as investors wade into a seasonally weak period for markets. Even the laggard Dow Jones Industrial Average, with few tech stocks, managed to eke out a 3.6% gain. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla account for 80% of the gains in the S & P 500, according to UBS. The S & P 500 health sector is down almost 3% this year. Next week marks the start of July and the third quarter of 2023.

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Here's the full roundup of which Apple Watches will get watchOS 10 — including all of the best Apple Watch models currently available — and which models won't have access to the new OS. Note that iPhones that aren't compatible with iOS 17 won't support watchOS 10. Apple Watches that are compatible with watchOS 10Apple Watches that are not compatible with watchOS 10It should come as no surprise that the below models of the Apple Watch won't be compatible with watchOS 10, as they weren't compatible with watchOS 9 previously. But for the sake of clarity, the following list of older Apple Watch models won't work with watchOS 10. All models compatible with iOS 17 are compatible with watchOS 10.iPhones that are not compatible with watchOS 10The following iPhones aren't compatible with iOS 17, and therefore won't be able to connect to an Apple Watch running watchOS 10:

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☆ Fading risks, fear of missing out may fuel US stocks after near 20% rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"Further strength might beget further strength because of the FOMO factor," he added, using the popular acronym for "fear of missing out." "Inflation has clearly subsided, and yet labor market strength has remained intact," wrote BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski in a recent note. “Moving past the debt ceiling and at least having some economic data that looks ok is actually enough to get some people interested,” said Keith Lerner, co-chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services. Lerner on Monday shifted his expected S&P 500 range for this year up to 3,800-4,500, from 3,400-4,300 previously, citing improving earnings trends among other factors. For Hans Olsen, chief investment officer at Fiduciary Trust Co, that’s an ominous sign.

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The Apple Vision Pro headsetApple's Vision Pro headset can dynamically run multiple apps in mixed-reality "environments." New models of the Mac Studio and Mac Pro with a new M2 Ultra chipApple's new Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers. AppleApple also announced new editions of its desktop computers, the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. AppleThe new Mac Studio starts at $1,999 while the new Mac Pro starts at $6,999. Apple Mac Pro (2023) The new Mac Pro desktop features Apple’s new M2 Ultra chip.

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Motorola announced its new Razr and Razr Plus foldable phones on June 1. Motorola's Razr Plus fixes my biggest issue with clamshell-style foldable phonesThe Razr Plus doesn't have the bottom lip that the previous model had, which makes for a cleaner look. Now, the Razr and Razr Plus have a modern clamshell design, where both halves are identical and flat. Motorola's standard Razr could be the most affordable foldable phone you can buyThe standard Razr also lacks the bottom lip of the previous Razr iteration for a cleaner overall look. Motorola Razr and Razr Plus specs

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☆ Analysis: US debt ceiling deal could stall safety flight fueling megacap rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( David Randall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Their rally has been responsible for all of the 8.3% year-to-date gain in the S&P 500 (.SPX) through Wednesday's close, a Deutsche Bank report showed. A recent survey of global fund managers from BofA Global Research showed that 71% believe a deal to raise the debt ceiling will be reached before the X-date. Excitement over artificial intelligence, which has boosted some megacap names this year, is another factor that could support the category. At the same time, the debt ceiling has been only one of of several worries weighing on the market. Paul Christopher, head of global market strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, expects lawmakers will reach an agreement to extend the debt ceiling through September.

Google Pixel Fold Google's Pixel Fold is a premium, foldable phone that looks to justify its $1,800 price tag with versatile functionality and multitasking features. In many respects, Google's Pixel Fold offers a design and functionality similar to its main competitor, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4. Google Pixel Fold: Hands-on impressionsThe Pixel Fold's exterior screen looks and feels like a regular phone screen. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderThe Pixel Fold is available for pre-order from Google's Store online now for a starting price of $1,799. Google Pixel Fold: Specs

☆ Google's Pixel Tablet has the best chance of any Android tablet to take on Apple's iPads. Here's a hands-on look and how to preorder.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Google Pixel Tablet The Pixel Tablet has a premium design and runs on the same processor as Google's flagship Pixel 7 phone series. With the Pixel Tablet, Google is trying for the second time to enter the tablet space that's dominated by Apple's iPads. Google Pixel Tablet: Hands-on impressionsThe Google Pixel Tablet feels like a premium tablet and has the same performance as the company's top phones. The Android OS also feels at home on the Pixel Tablet, unlike some other Android tablets. Google Pixel Tablet: Specs

☆ 'Recession is a done deal': A renowned market bear who called the dot-com bubble warns a deep and long downturn will destroy corporate profit margins — setting stocks up for disaster
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But as data continues to come out in the months ahead, Edwards says to pay attention to details beneath the headline numbers. Sure enough, revisions to February and March numbers reported on Friday paint a picture of a weakening labor market. "I think the recession will lead to a collapse in margins and profits and do a lot of damage." In terms of his view on the labor market, Edwards has company in Ian Shepherdson, the chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. But bulls do remain, and they're betting on a scenario where inflation continues to come down — it hit 5% in March, down from its 9.1% peak last year — and the labor market remains intact.

☆ Here are 5 things stock market investors should watch for with volatility set to ramp up through year-end
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Carla Mozée | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Fed on Wednesday issued its 10th straight interest rate increase to a near 20-year high of 5%-5.25%. The latest move comes as the US bond market flashes recession warnings as steeper borrowing costs put pressure on the economy. Comerica Wealth Management2. Comerica Wealth Management4. But Comerica Wealth said it sees the signal from corporate bonds as less ominous.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: CamerasBoth the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro sport triple-lens camera systems, including main, ultrawide, and zoom cameras. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Battery lifeThe iPhone 14 Pro Max (left) has better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro (right) Antonio Villas-BoasThe iPhone 14 Pro Max has one of the best results we've seen in our battery life test at 67% remaining. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Special featuresThis is where Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes into its own when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $1,099 $899 256GB $1,199 $999 512GB $1,399 $1,099 1TB $1,599 N/AiPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

☆ 'The risk of recession is far from priced in': JPMorgan warns stocks are set up for a 'bearish outcome' as investors crowd into the top names in the market at rates last seen in the 2000 and 2008 bubb
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Investors are crowding into the biggest stocks in the S&P 500 at levels seen in prior bubbles. On a surface level, the S&P 500 looks like it's having a stellar start to 2023. The chart below shows crowding levels in low-volatility stocks, which investors seek in recessionary environments. If the US economy continues to avoid a recession, stocks could be well positioned to continue their gains this year. But many strategists believe a downturn — or at least a pullback in earnings — will drag the S&P 500 down to its October 2022 lows, or worse.

☆ 'The equity market is poised to struggle in the weeks and months ahead': Comerica Bank's CIO says the S&P 500 is primed for a 15% drop as weak earnings, high valuations, and a hawkish Fed all work aga
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 8%. Plus, when the Consumer Price Index is between 4-6% like it is now, it usually dictates that the S&P 500 trades at a lower multiple than it is. "For example, at the current S&P 500 P/E of 19, the earnings yield for stocks is 1 divided by 19, or ~5.2%. While he sees 15% downside in the months ahead, he also believes the S&P 500 will return to current levels by the end of 2023. Morgan StanleyWilson has also repeatedly warned of an earnings recession ahead, and recently said that the pullback in lending from banks strengthens his case.

Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Performance and battery lifeBoth the Galaxy S23 Plus (left) and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) have the same performance, but the Galaxy S23 Plus surprisingly has better battery life. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: CamerasOne of the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main differentiating factors is its camera system. Galaxy S23 Plus Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB $999.99 $1,199.99 512GB $1,119.99 $1,379.99 1TB N/A $1,619.99To be sure, Samsung and carriers (especially carriers) offer tempting trade-in deals for your old phone to offset the cost of a new Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which should you buy?

☆ Scoot Henderson on being a projected top pick in the 2023 NBA draft and his endorsement deal with Puma
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Scoot Henderson is projected to be one of the top draft picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. So, you know, I'm just blessed that I came here and made the right decision. So I knew it was gonna be pretty tough, and I knew I was gonna really develop from it at a high level. And, uh, like I said, like I'm gonna keep saying, I'm blessed that I came here. And Puma, they gave me that confidence that I needed in a group, and in a brand like Puma, man.

Samsung's Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus only differ in size, battery life, and storage options. If you prioritize battery life, though, you should opt for the larger Galaxy S23 Plus. Choosing between the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus can simply boil down to size preference — if you prefer smaller phones, the Galaxy S23 is your champion, and those who prefer larger screens should gravitate toward the Galaxy S23 Plus. Just know to expect longer battery life on larger phones, like the Galaxy S23 Plus. Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) Amazon is taking $100 off the Galaxy S23 (2023), the entry model in Samsung's flagship smartphone series.

Amazon is currently hosting deals for Samsung's latest Galaxy S23 phones, including the standard Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, for a limited time. And the Galaxy S23 Ultra that typically costs $1,200 is down to $1,000 — that's $200 off, and the same regular price as the Galaxy S23 Plus. Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Deal Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) Save $150 on Amazon for the Galaxy S23+, a larger-screen version of the S23 (6.6 inches versus 6.1). Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) Amazon is taking $100 off the Galaxy S23 (2023), the entry model in Samsung's flagship smartphone series.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple's priciest and most premium iPhone, so it pays to protect it with a reliable case. Our favorite cases for the iPhone 14 Pro Max include models from Apple, Otterbox, Smartish, and other trusted brands. Do iPhone 13 Pro Max cases fit the iPhone 14 Pro Max? A case meant for the iPhone 13 Pro Max will not fit the iPhone 14 Pro Max, as the two phones have slightly different dimensions. Though the iPhone 13 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max have the same height, they have different widths and depths.

Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: ScreensThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have very different screens. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Performance and smart featuresThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro run on the same processor, which helps run the same set of smart features that Google’s Pixel phones are known for. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderPixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life and chargingThe Pixel 7 surprisingly showed a better result than the bigger Pixel 7 Pro in our battery test. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: PriceThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro differ pretty dramatically in price, with a steep $300 delta between each model's storage options. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $599 $899 256GB $699 $999 512GB N/A $1,099Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the best premium smartphones on the market. FAQsWill a Galaxy S22 Ultra case fit a S23 Ultra? No, Galaxy S22 Ultra cases will not properly fit the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra are very similar in size, but the S23 is just slightly bigger — it's 0.03 inches taller, and 0.07 inches wider. Like most premium smartphones, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is made out of some pretty strong materials.

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