Actualités technologiques et économiques

Apple Inc., after successfully betting this month that consumers are willing to pay $2,000 or more for a foldable iPhone, is preparing to test their appetite for another pricey new product: touch-screen laptops.

Also: The company rolls out a retail store tool to reduce wasted inventory.

Instacart has explored a potential sale of the grocery-delivery company, a process that has included discussions with Uber Technologies Inc., a person familiar with the matter said.

Also: The company is planning Nov. 6 retail store reset, indicating potential Mac release date.