tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post1763851788135740134..comments2024-01-07T22:02:50.324-08:00Comments on Double Journey: A Bite Out of AppleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post-79229574796508522572009-01-14T21:38:53.000-08:002009-01-14T21:38:53.000-08:00I think it is a big blow to Apple. Said a friend ...I think it is a big blow to Apple. Said a friend of mine who used to work there, "Jobs is someone that the employees really look up to an admire as a leader." It's rumored that Tim Cook, who was announced yesterday to be stepping in for Jobs, has been running things for years, so we'll see if things change materially.<br><br>On the trading side, I think investors had been trading the stock down for a long time on thoughts that Jobs might be leaving as CEO so I think the downside from here is minimal... after the initial shock that is.Andyhttp://www.purpandmoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post-75172746370089986072009-01-14T23:06:13.000-08:002009-01-14T23:06:13.000-08:00I agree, I think from a trading perspective the do...I agree, I think from a trading perspective the downside of the stock is minimal. It will trade only slightly down or neutral initially, and it might even bounce after the initial shock is done. <br><br>However, I think if your horizon is over the next year or longer, I think Apple is down.terrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875001767678246171.post-69087974559577095262009-01-17T09:50:17.000-08:002009-01-17T09:50:17.000-08:00I have to agree with Andy from above. Steve Jobs&...I have to agree with Andy from above. Steve Jobs' could not have just started to affect him at work. I am sure the leadership group has stepped in or at the very least taken on more CEO responsibilities months before the formal announcement of Jobs' leave of absence. I do not expect much change in the company's direction.Halnoreply@blogger.com