US stocks ended last week on a flat note after significant movements due to inflation data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains while the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Apple surged to a record high, buoyed by its AI integration plans while in contrast, European markets struggled, especially in France, due to political instability. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to start the week lower, following a 1.7% decline last week, amid global market uncertainties.

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