Tech stocks: Apple shares up after iPhone launch

How are Apple shares responding to the arrival of their new pair of iPhones? Let's look at the tech stocks to watch Friday.

Apple stock climbs. It's a big day for Apple. The company finally launches its iPhone 5s and 5c smartphones in several countries including the U.S.

Shares are up $6.40 in pre-market trading to $478.70.

The 5s is the true upgrade in Apple's iPhone lineup, boasting a faster processor, better camera and a coprocessor. The big feature on this year's device is the fingerprint sensor, which lets users unlock their phone or make purchases by placing their fingerprint on the home button.

The 5c is essentially a colorful twist on the iPhone 5. The phone features the same technical specs, but goes with a polycarbonate body available in five colors. Price starts at $99.

On Thursday, Apple stock marked one year since reaching an all-time high of $702, with visions of $1,000 dancing in investors' heads. Since then, the stock has plunged, as investors wait for Apple to unveil another revolutionary product like its iPhone or iPad.

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