Wall Street Breakfast Who leads Apple next?
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Nov 17, 2025 Apple is intensifying its CEO succession planning as Tim Cook's potential exit looms. The frontrunner for the role? John Ternus. Meanwhile, Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff rebate could need Congressional approval. In corporate news, a Freddy's franchisee is filing for bankruptcy, adding to the challenges in the restaurant sector. Additionally, hidden homeownership costs are on the rise, nearing $16,000 annually. The market is buzzing with movers like QUBT, while analysts discuss upcoming economic indicators.
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Apple Accelerates CEO Succession Plans
- Apple is accelerating CEO succession planning as Tim Cook may step down as soon as next year according to the Financial Times sources.
- John Ternus is widely seen internally as a likely successor though no final decision is expected before late January earnings.
Transition Seen As Planned, Not Performance-Driven
- Sources told the FT the planned CEO transition is unrelated to Apple's current performance.
- The company is treating succession as a long-planned process rather than a response to short-term results.
Watch Congress For Tariff Rebate Outcome
- Expect Treasury actions proposing tariff rebate checks to require congressional legislation before disbursement.
- Investors should monitor political progress since an income-limited rebate plan depends on Congress agreeing to enable it.