This article was about apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs. He sent out a letter last week to all employees saying that he is taking a leave of absence for his health. He asked all employees and the public to respect him and his families privacy. Tim Cook will take over and help run the company in his absence. Steve was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003 and has taken multiple leaves of absence since then. Many investors fear that his sickness may lower the value of apple stock and many others wonder if the company could come up with it's innovative ideas without him. In 2008 he lost a lot of weight and had to take a 6 month leave of absence.
Opinion:
I am surprised at this news as I didn't think he was this sick. I believe that his health could affect the company. Especially if he dies than I truly believe that the stock price would go down and the company would potentially lose money. He is the backbone of the company and he does a great job but if he isn't there to help run the company what would happen. I believe that apple will do fine during his leave of absence as he said he would be helping out with all major decisions.