Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Who Leads Apple Next?

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Apple (AAPL) mentioned to step up CEO succession planning as Tim Cook dinner might depart subsequent yr. (00:26) Trump’s $2,000 tariff rebate might have Congress nod, Bessent says. (01:16) Franchisee of Dairy Queen rival information for chapter safety. (01:42)

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Apple (AAPL) is reportedly ramping up CEO succession planning efforts as Tim Cook dinner might step down as quickly as subsequent yr.

This report is from the Monetary Occasions, citing individuals conversant in discussions inside the firm.

The sources mentioned, John Ternus, Apple’s (AAPL) senior vice chairman of {hardware} engineering, is extensively seen as Cook dinner’s potential successor, including that no closing selections have been made.

Whereas preparations for succession planning have accelerated, it is unlikely that the corporate will identify a brand new CEO earlier than its earnings report in late January.

The long-planned CEO transition is unrelated to Apple’s (AAPL) present efficiency, individuals near the corporate advised FT.

Cook dinner took over as Apple’s (AAPL) CEO in 2011, after co-founder Steve Jobs resigned from the position.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned that President Donald Trump’s proposal to concern $2,000 tariff rebate checks to most Individuals would require Congressional approval.

Fox Information’ “Sunday Morning Futures” requested Bessent if Trump was going to ship the tariff revenue-sharing checks quickly. He mentioned, “We are going to see. We want laws for that.”

He mentioned the checks would go to “working households” and that there could be an revenue restrict.

M&M Custard LLC, one of many largest franchisees of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, has filed for Chapter 11 chapter, putting the way forward for a number of places doubtful even because the eating places proceed working.

The corporate reported roughly $5 million in belongings in opposition to almost $28 million in liabilities in its Nov. 14 submitting.

The franchise group oversees 32 Freddy’s eating places throughout Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, KCTV reported. All shops are anticipated to stay open for now, although the corporate advised the court docket it plans to shut an unspecified variety of places as a part of its restructuring.

The chapter displays a wider development in quick-service eating places and informal eating. Chains reminiscent of Dairy Queen (BRK.B), Wendy’s (WEN), Pink Lobster and Outback Steakhouse (BLMN) have shuttered shops within the final yr as shoppers pull again on discretionary spending and operators battle with increased meals, labor and financing prices.

M&M Custard would not personal the Freddy’s model.

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