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Apple's post-Cook future hinges on whether Ternus can ignite AI growth
YahooApr 21, 2026
Apple's leadership change is the start of a new phase for the iPhone maker, in which the focus will be on whether its deep hardware heritage can be successfully fused with AI to sustain growth in a fast-evolving tech landscape, Wall Street analysts said. Apple faces mounting AI‑driven competition and pressure from the Trump administration to bring more manufacturing back home. Investors would be keen to see how CEO John Ternus navigates Washington's changing policies, an area that was deftly managed by his predecessor Tim Cook.