# Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Amazon Expands Anthropic Partnership

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Podcast: [The Rundown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rundown-6758831)
Published: 2026-04-21T15:56:50+00:00
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Market update for Tuesday April 21, 2026 Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show ( LINK ) Follow us on Instagram ( @TheRundownDaily ) for bonus content and instant reactions. 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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