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Apple pushes back US staff return as COVID cases rise
As many continue to work from home, Apple was hoping to return some staff to work – but those plans have been put on hold
Apple is pushing back its return to office deadline by at least a month to October at the earliest.
The iPhone maker has become one of the first U.S. tech giants to delay plans for a return to normal working life, as coronavirus continues to flare around the world and cases involving the highly transmissible Delta variant increase.
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Apple will give its employees at least a month’s notice before mandating a return to offices
Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook stated back in June that employees should begin returning to offices in early September for at least three days a week.
Corporations across the globe are grappling with how to adjust to shifting work demands in the post-COVID era.
Apple’s decision comes as its own employees continue to slam the company, stating that the September deadline is too early to return.
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Wall Street hits record highs as markets shrug off Venezuela tensions
US markets hit record highs as investors shrug off geopolitical tensions, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% and Dow 1%.
US markets hit record highs as investors shrug off geopolitical tensions, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% and Dow 1%.
US markets surged to fresh records as investors looked past recent geopolitical tensions following the US attack on Venezuela. Confidence returned quickly, driving broad gains across major indices.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% to reach a new all-time intraday high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 495 points, or 1%, also setting a record during Tuesday’s session.
The rally signals continued optimism around economic resilience, despite global uncertainty and ongoing international conflicts.
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Dow hits record after U.S. military action in Venezuela
Dow Jones surged 600 points post-U.S. action in Venezuela, boosting energy stocks amid cautious gold futures rise.
Dow Jones surged 600 points post-U.S. action in Venezuela, boosting energy stocks amid cautious gold futures rise.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 600 points to a record close following U.S. military action in Venezuela. Investors responded positively, signalling confidence that the geopolitical situation would not spiral out of control.
Stocks rallied alongside rising crude oil prices, with energy companies like Chevron and Exxon Mobil leading the gains. Analysts noted that oil infrastructure rebuilding in Venezuela could provide long-term benefits for the sector.
Despite the bullish market reaction, gold futures also rose, suggesting that some traders remain cautious amid global uncertainties.
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Wall Street eyes further gains in 2026 as rate cuts fuel optimism
Wall Street enters 2026 optimistic as falling interest rates and strong earnings drive stock market expectations amid economic resilience.
Wall Street enters 2026 optimistic as falling interest rates and strong earnings drive stock market expectations amid economic resilience.
Wall Street is entering 2026 with renewed confidence as falling interest rates and robust corporate earnings lift expectations for continued stock market gains. Analysts say an easier monetary policy is providing fresh momentum for equities after several strong years.
The US economy has continued to show resilience, with businesses maintaining healthy balance sheets and earnings growth holding up despite global uncertainty. Lower borrowing costs and supportive fiscal settings are expected to further boost investor sentiment.
However, market watchers remain cautious, warning that optimism could fade quickly if economic data disappoints or inflation pressures return.
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