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15 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Bet on Tim Cook’s Competence. It Paid Off to the Tune of $4 Trillion

Here's how his impact will be remembered—and what John Ternus needs to tackle first.

15 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Bet on Tim Cook’s Competence. It Paid Off to the Tune of $4 Trillion

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Here's how his impact will be remembered—and what John Ternus needs to tackle first.

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