On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.

Quick Read Jim Cramer praised Tim Cook for building Apple (AAPL) into a company where consumers treat products as personal companions rather than mere electronics. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.

In his latest Truth Social rant on Tuesday, April 21, President Donald Trump claimed that departing Apple CEO Tim Cook once called him during his first term to "kiss my a--. ” The remark was part of a tribute following Apple's announcement that Cook would step down as CEO in September 2026 to become executive chairman as longtime employee John Ternus succeeds him.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after nearly 15 years at the helm of one of the world’s largest and most successful tech companies.