Alex Ossola

So the costs for the components inside Apple's devices are rising.

How is Apple dealing with those rising costs at the same time as it's pitching us those relatively low-cost phones and computers?

What happens to its profit margins?

That was WSJ reporter Rolf Winkler.

Thanks, Rolf.

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I'm Alex Osola for The Wall Street Journal.

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The conflict in the Middle East expands, and the U.S.

shoots down an Iranian missile fired at NATO member Turkey.

Plus, oil prices are up about 15 percent this week, but U.S.

drillers aren't rushing to pump more.

and why record numbers of workers are pulling money out of their retirement accounts for emergencies.

It's Wednesday, March 4th.

I'm Alex Ocele for The Wall Street Journal.