Louis Navellier is buying 3 headline-making stocks, including Google

Apple will reduce App Store fees to 5% for game developers in the EU starting October 1, 2026, replacing a per-install fee. The change follows a €500M fine from the European Commission and aims to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Epic Games criticized the new fees as 'junk fees' that do not foster competition. The new structure includes four commission tiers based on payment methods.

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, has received mixed reviews. Reviewers praised its display and durability, but criticized its camera setup. The device features a new A20 Pro chip and a larger battery. Apple's CEO John Ternus introduced the product, marking his first major launch. The Duo will be available on October 23, with full reviews expected closer to the release date.

Apple announced it is producing the Mac mini in the US, starting later in 2026 at its Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center. Separately, Apple committed over $30 billion to Broadcom for US-made custom chips, its largest American Manufacturing Program deal. Both initiatives are part of Apple's $600 billion US investment plan. The Mac mini with the new M6 chip will go on sale September 22, 2026, for $899.

Bloom Energy (BE) will join the S&P 500 on September 21, replacing Molson Coors. Its stock closed at $275.75, near Wall Street's average target of $276.05. Analysts are divided, with some raising targets to $325-$330 and others lowering to $229. Bloom reported strong Q2 earnings, with revenue up 166% YoY and raised full-year guidance. The stock trades at a premium, with risks including a securities class action and potential P/E compression.

Apple must now allow developers to link out to external payment options, following a Ninth Circuit ruling. The injunction, part of the Epic Games v. Apple case, permits message screens and dynamic links, but the commission rate on linked-out purchases remains undecided. The Supreme Court denied Apple's stay request, and the appeal is ongoing.

Apple raised prices on all iPhone models, with increases ranging from $100 to 41% depending on the model and region. Analysts noted the hikes were smaller than expected, but rising memory costs are pressuring margins. The new iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, and the foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999. Apple aims for 7 million Duo units shipped by year-end, with the device seen as a key demand driver. Investors are watching for signs of sustained demand amid higher prices and limited hardware upgrades.