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U.S. Market Summary — September 29, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 29, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The U.S. stock market edged higher today, with the SPY closing at 663.63, up +1.81 points (+0.27%). The market continues to show resilience amid ongoing economic concerns, driven by positive earnings reports and investor optimism. Sentiment News highlights ongoing issues in Hollywood related to movie tariffs impacting production and a boost from Starbucks’ new protein-infused drinks, signaling consumer confidence. Trend Sentiment: → Neutral Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 663.63000 +1.81000 +0.27349% 661.82001 DIA 463.04000 +0.76000 +0.16440% 462.28000 QQQ 598.78000 +2.81000 +0.47151% 595.96997 Sector Highlights Leaders: Technology (XLK) (+0.50%), Financials (XLF) (+0.46%) Laggard...

Market Insight : Apple Soars as 'The Studio' Breaks Emmy Records: Tim Cook Celebrates a Landmark Year for Streaming Success Company Overview Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL ) is a global technology leader focused on hardware, software, and services. The company reported solid demand across its Services and Devices segments as streaming initiatives continue to gain traction. For investors watching valuation metrics like RSI and other indicators ( Technical Analysis ), Apple remains a centerpiece of many portfolios. Learn how metrics such as ATR and other tools inform trades. Technical Indicator Breakdown and Analysis (as of 2025-09-15) EMA 12: 233.19241 — The short-term moving average shows the stock price staying above a key trend line, supporting a bullish near-term bias. EMA 26: 229.55555 — The longer-term EMA remains below the current price, reinforcing a positive trend tilt. MACD: 3.63685 — A positive MACD suggests momentum remains upward; however, watch for a pote...