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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Amazon Expands Anthropic Partnership
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Market update for Tuesday April 21, 2026
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In today’s episode:
- March retail sales come in stronger than expected as consumers keep spending
- Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, with hardware chief John Ternus set to take over
- Amazon expands its partnership with Anthropic in a massive new AI infrastructure deal
- UnitedHealth rallies after a strong earnings report and improved medical cost trends
- Alaska Air drops after suspending guidance due to soaring jet fuel costs
- Plus, why older Americans now own a growing share of the U.S. stock market
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