Another bite at the Apple

Another bite at the Apple

From Reuters Morning Bid by Reuters

April 21, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

Markets remain stable despite geopolitical tensions as tech stocks benefit from AI advancements and leadership changes at Apple.

Markets shrug off Middle East tensions as tech stocks ride the AI wave. Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces Congress. Apple investors stay calm as Tim Cook steps aside, handing the helm to longtime hardware chief John Ternus. Today’s recommended read: Can Europe take advantage of its savings buffer over US? by Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, Abisoye Adelusi, Mike Dolan

Topics covered

  • AI
  • tech stocks
  • Middle East tensions
  • Federal Reserve
  • Apple leadership
  • investing

Keywords

  • markets
  • AI wave
  • Kevin Warsh
  • Tim Cook
  • John Ternus
  • Apple
  • investors
  • Middle East

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Organizations: Apple, Reuters

Books & works: Can Europe take advantage of its savings buffer over US?

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