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

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

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.

That's the situation Nike (NYSE: NKE) finds itself in today. New CEO Elliott Hill is working on improving relationships with key partners and reenergizing the brand, and it comes at a time when consumers are struggling with rising costs and where high-priced apparel may not be a top priority.