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Apple Launches New iPhone Models and Astra Chip Model

Updated 2026-09-07 13:10 UTC 1 source Positive

Apple is set to launch new iPhone models, including the iPhone 18 series and a foldable Ultra model with a starting price near $2,000. The release of OpenAI’s latest Astra model has also bolstered semiconductor sector sentiment.

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MarketWatch

A $2,000 iPhone is coming soon as Apple aims for high-end buyers

Apple’s launch event on Wednesday is likely to feature the iPhone 18 and 18 Pro — as well as a foldable iPhone Ultra with a starting price near $2,000.

2026-09-07 11:00 UTC

MarketWatch

Why the launch of OpenAI’s latest Astra model reignited the memory chip trade

Since troughing on July 29, the semiconductor sector has been recovering steadily with the OpenAI ChatGPT-6 Astra release bolstering sentiment further

2026-09-07 11:36 UTC