Apple has gotten too predictable. Can its next CEO bring back the element of surprise?
Reported by MarketWatch · marketwatch.com · August 20, 2026
Wall Street is hoping that John Ternus will shift Apple’s AI strategy by spending more, pursuing larger mergers and doubling down on innovation.
What the tape says
What to watch: AI infrastructure spend continues to concentrate in compute, memory, and power equipment.
Market reaction today: $AAPL +0.32%
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