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Apple shares came under pressure after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Underperform and cut its price target to $263.66, citing concerns that plans for a highly anticipated all-glass iPhone have been scrapped. Analyst Edison Lee pointed to production challenges, rising memory costs and uncertainty around Apple’s AI strategy, adding to recent concerns over the tech giant’s growth outlook.

A growing number of employers say Gen Z job seekers are bringing their parents into the hiring process, from attending interviews and negotiating offers to questioning performance reviews. Recruiters warn the trend may raise concerns about independence, even as some families see it as support in a challenging job market.

Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to build a business without building a team. As AI takes over coding, customer support, marketing, administration, and other day-to-day tasks, a growing number of solo founders are scaling startups to millions in revenue with few—or even no—employees. While the trend is lowering barriers to entrepreneurship, it is also reshaping hiring, raising questions about the future of work and how businesses will grow in the AI era.