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×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 8:34 AM ET
Tech & Consumer Electronics
Amazon's weekend MacBook Pro sale delivers steep discounts, starting at $1,399 for the base model, while Apple's Neo challenges the value proposition of its non-Pro lineup, starting at just $599. Meanwhile, a hub addresses the Neo's biggest limitation, enhancing its appeal as a disruptive product. Apple's 50th anniversary marks a milestone, coinciding with new product availability and widespread user adoption.
Industrial & Commodities
A surge in aluminum prices propelled China Hongqiao's Zhang Bo past the $48 billion mark, cementing his status as one of Asia's wealthiest industrialists. Oil futures dropped 1.3% in early Asian trade following OPEC+'s potential output increase signals, while gold held steady near $2,340/oz amid a weakening dollar.