On Thursday, the primary U.S. stock market benchmarks closed higher, with the S&P 500 increasing by 0.74% to reach 5,199.06, while the Nasdaq surged by 1.7% to hit 16,442.20. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively steady, ending the day at 38,459.08. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Apple shares rose by 4.33%, closing at $175.04. The stock’s intraday high was $175.46, with a low of $168.16. The 52-week high and low stand at $199.62 and $159.78 respectively. The tech giant is reportedly planning an overhaul of its sluggish Mac line, which may have contributed to the stock’s pe…