Apple (AAPL) Names John Ternus as New CEO, Tim Cook to Remain Chairman

Apple (AAPL) announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September, making John Ternus, previously senior vice president of hardware engineering, his successor. Ternus has been with Apple for 25 years and has been integral in managing hardware engineering for products such as the iPad and AirPods. The change comes as Apple faces challenges in revamping its artificial intelligence strategy, which has been viewed as lagging behind competitors. Analysts at Morgan Stanley suggest this CEO transition could rejuvenate optimism regarding Apple's product focus and AI initiatives.