[BRIEFING.COM] After reaching a new all-time high level earlier in the session, the DJIA (+0.1%) now holds just a fraction of its earlier gain as it remains the only major index on pace for a higher finish.
Apple (AAPL 276.58, -16.50, -5.63%) and Microsoft (MSFT 352.96, -12.50, -3.42%) are the worst-performing names in the 30-stock index, both pressured by rising memory costs. Apple announced it will be raising prices on several iPad and Mac models, while Microsoft will be raising Xbox console prices.