Apple CEO Tim Cook has vetoed plans by the company's Market Directors to open additional stores on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, only the tourist-heavy Fifth Ave (New York), Royal Hawaiian (Hi.), Forum Shops (Las Vegas) stores were open on Thanksgiving. … [Read more...] about Tim Cook Rejects Plan to Open More Stores on Thanksgiving so Employees Can Be With Family
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Carl Icahn Says He Had a 'Google Conversation' With Tim Cook, Apple is Undervalued
CNBC is reporting that Carl Icahn had a 'good conversation' with Apple CEO Tim Cook and noted that both believe the company's stock is undervalued. Apple's Cook told Icahn that he's still studying Icahn's proposal to buy back $150 billion worth of the company's stock. Icahn met with Cook in late September to discuss such a buyback. However, at the time Cook did not seem … [Read more...] about Carl Icahn Says He Had a 'Google Conversation' With Tim Cook, Apple is Undervalued
Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
Following conversations with Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty believes the company is ready to deliver 'multiple refreshes per year' of the iPhone. Huberty made the prediction in a Wednesday note to investors relayed by AppleInsider. She also suggested that services would be a more prominent profit driver for the company. With … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
Tim Cook Writes Article on Workplace Equality for WSJ, Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an article about workplace equality for the Wall Street Journal. At Apple, we try to make sure people understand that they don't have to check their identity at the door. We're committed to creating a safe and welcoming workplace for all employees, regardless of their race, gender, nationality or sexual orientation. … [Read more...] about Tim Cook Writes Article on Workplace Equality for WSJ, Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act
Tim Cook Tells Employees That Apple's Business Has Never Been Stronger
Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an email to employees following the release of financial results for fiscal Q4, announcing an employee communications meeting tomorrow at 9AM. Cook also told employees that Apple's business has never been stronger thanks to its new iPhones and iPads. … [Read more...] about Tim Cook Tells Employees That Apple's Business Has Never Been Stronger
Carl Icahn Posts Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging $150 Billion Buyback Plan
Investor Carl Icahn has posted an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging him to increase Apple's stock buyback to $150 billion. Icahn met Cook for a 'cordial' dinner at the end of September to push his buyback proposal; however, it appears Apple will be sticking to its $60 billion plan. … [Read more...] about Carl Icahn Posts Open Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging $150 Billion Buyback Plan
Tim Cook Emails Employees About Hiring Burberry CEO as Apple's New SVP of Retail
Apple CEO Tim Cook emailed company employees to day to inform them that Angela Ahrendts, the current CEO of Burberry, will become SVP of Retail and Online Stores. Ahrendts will begin her position at Apple in spring. Here's the full email from Cook: … [Read more...] about Tim Cook Emails Employees About Hiring Burberry CEO as Apple's New SVP of Retail
Apple Hires Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores
Apple has announced that it's hired Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. Ahrendts will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of both Apple retail and online stores, which have redefined the shopping experience for hundreds of millions of customers around the world. Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Hires Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores
Apple CEO Tim Cook Asks Employees to Reflect on Second Anniversary of Steve Jobs' Death
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent an email to employees ahead of the second anniversary of Steve Jobs' death tomorrow. In the email he asks everyone to reflect on what he meant to us and to dedicate themselves to the work he loved. … [Read more...] about Apple CEO Tim Cook Asks Employees to Reflect on Second Anniversary of Steve Jobs' Death
Carl Icahn Pushed Tim Cook for $150 Billion AAPL Buyback Over Dinner
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he pushed Apple CEO Tim Cook for a $150 billion buyback at a dinner last night, via his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/Carl_C_Icahn/status/385047418284158976 … [Read more...] about Carl Icahn Pushed Tim Cook for $150 Billion AAPL Buyback Over Dinner