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Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Passed His Successor a Mess

Rising memory chip prices could be a difficult challenge for new CEO John Ternus.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Passed His Successor a Mess

Published August 9, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook just passed his successor an absolute mess. Cook steps down on Sept. 1 from his role as CEO but will remain on the board. In his place, John Ternus will assume the role of CEO. However, the situation Ternus is taking over isn't a pretty one.

What's going on with Apple that caused this problem? Rising commodity prices.

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