Apple leads in technological innovation, launching the iMac equipped with the latest M4 chip. Its initial AI features include writing tools, image cleaning, and content summarization, attracting widespread attention. Market expectations for Apple's earnings this week are anticipated to show outstanding performance, with Goldman Sachs optimistically predicting earnings far exceeding market consensus. In addition, Volkswagen announced the closure of at least three factories in Germany and a large-scale layoff, marking the first such measure in the company's eighty-seven-year history, demonstrating immense pressure in the auto industry.