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Dec 6, 2025 4:00 AM

Tim Cook's AI Reset Will Pay Off, Gene Munster Says— Predicts Apple's Top Mag 7 Performance

On Friday, Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster says Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) sweeping leadership shake-up is a strategic reset designed to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, and he believes the company's stock will lead the Magnificent 7 through spring.

Munster Says Apple's Upheaval Is ‘Good' For Firm

In an episode of his "Pressure Points" series, Munster argued that Apple's latest wave of executive departures is not a sign of instability but a deliberate refresh by CEO Tim Cook aimed at accelerating Apple's AI ambitions.

"These changes are for the good of the company," Munster said, adding that Cook is using this moment to reset the energy, ambition and drive inside Apple as it prepares for its next chapter in AI.

Apple announced multiple high-level exits this year, including CFO Luca Maestri, COO Jeff Williams, General Counsel Kate Adams, and policy chief Lisa Jackson, all of whom Munster considers legitimate retirements at a typical age for top executives.

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