Apple is quietly planning for life after Tim Cook. Inside the succession talks, one internal executive is increasingly seen as the likely successor.

Succession planning at Apple could become a big topic in 2026 with reports that Tim Cook is ready to step down. Here's who could be next in line.

The company's head of hardware engineering is on a shortlist for the job whenever Tim Cook steps down, the New York Times says.

Needham analysts downgraded Nike stock on slow turnaround progress, while China “has become a puzzle that management is struggling mightily to put back together.”

One executive who is a believer in the company's turnaround efforts, however, is Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook recently boosted his position in Nike by purchasing $3 million in additional shares, nearly doubling his stake in the business. Is this a positive sign for the stock, and should you also consider buying shares of Nike today?

Betting big on a rebound, Tim Cook purchased and equivalent of $2.9 million USD in shares while CEO Elliot Hill acquired about $1 million USD worth.