Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and GE Aerospace’s Larry Culp are set to join US President Donald Trump on his China trip, Reuters reports. The delegation also includes Meta’s Dina Powell McCormick, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman, Micron’s Sanjay Mehrotra, and leaders from Mastercard, Qualcomm and Visa—highlighting high-stakes business diplomacy.
Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook are set to accompany US President Donald Trump on a China visit this week, according to a White House official. The plan reportedly includes Musk and Cook alongside 15 other CEOs, as part of a broader US business delegation. The move underlines how technology and corporate interests may intersect with high-level diplomacy.
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Apple’s outgoing CEO Tim Cook said he is “over the moon” about India, citing strong double digit growth across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple is also widening its retail footprint and expanding manufacturing, with roughly one in five iPhones now produced in India. Cook links the expansion to new jobs and India’s growing role as both a major market and production hub.
Warren Buffett praised Tim Cook at Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, calling the $35 billion Apple investment a near plug-and-play win. Buffett said the bet didn’t require much action from him—Cook’s leadership and Apple’s growth turned the stake into roughly $185 billion. The comment underscores how central management was to the payoff.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is seeing strong double digit growth in India for iPhones, iPads and Macs, even as the broader Indian smartphone market declines. He pointed to Apple’s growing aspirational appeal that is drawing new users into its ecosystem. Apple is also working through higher memory chip costs while maintaining momentum in one of its key growth regions.
Tim Cook, the outgoing Apple CEO, called India a “huge opportunity” as Mac, iPad, and iPhone sales keep growing at double-digit rates. He said Apple’s current smartphone and PC market share is still small, meaning room to expand with India’s growing middle class and many first-time Apple buyers. But supply constraints for some Macs and iPhones, plus rising memory costs, may pressure results.
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Apple is reportedly chasing refunds for tariffs it paid to the US government. CEO Tim Cook says any recovered money will be reinvested to spur American innovation and strengthen advanced manufacturing, aligning with Apple’s existing US investments. The move also echoes efforts by major automakers, which are reportedly seeking similar tariff refunds.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s “over the moon” about India, calling it a major growth opportunity. The iPhone maker is already seeing momentum in the country and has opened its sixth store, underscoring how India fits into Apple’s broader global expansion strategy.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced he will step down this summer, moving into the Executive Chairman role. In a letter to employees, he looked back on 15 years at the helm, reaffirmed the company’s core values, and confirmed John Ternus as his successor. Cook framed the change as the start of Apple’s next chapter.
As Tim Cook prepares to step down as Apple CEO in September, he has shared a deeply personal farewell letter to the global Apple community. Cook reflects on his 15-year journey, the trust he says users placed in Apple, and his human connection to millions worldwide. He also signals confidence in successor John Ternus to guide the next chapter.
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Apple has officially appointed John Ternus, its long-time hardware chief, as CEO starting September 1, 2026, replacing Tim Cook, who will become Executive Chairman of the board. The change marks Apple’s biggest leadership shift in 15 years. Ternus is expected to drive an AI-first, hardware-heavy strategy, while Cook will focus on global policy engagement and board leadership.
Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees in a heartfelt internal memo that “now is the right time” to step away after 15 years leading the company. Cook announced he will transition to the role of Executive Chairman this summer, explaining the timing and rationale behind the change as he prepares to hand over day-to-day leadership.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1, 2026, ending his 15-year tenure that helped steer the company into a roughly $4 trillion valuation era. Cook will become executive chairman, while John Ternus is set to take over as CEO. The leadership change marks a major shift for one of the world’s most influential tech firms.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. Cook calls the move a planned succession and will remain executive chairman. Ternus points to artificial intelligence as a key growth opportunity, while Cook says he will concentrate on global government and geopolitical relationships.
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