12-17-2008, 03:03 PM
I figured it was down today because of speculation that Jobs pulling out of Macworld meant his health had deteriorated.
I agree that has a *lot* to do with it. Even if there were absolutely *no* question pallor of ill health, the Fear and Uncertainty of succession would/will hurt stock prices.
Even if Apple came up with a really good product right now, if Stevie isn't there to sell it, it will have near zero momentum. It might eventually take off, but for now, it would need a really, really long runway.
I agree that has a *lot* to do with it. Even if there were absolutely *no* question pallor of ill health, the Fear and Uncertainty of succession would/will hurt stock prices.
Even if Apple came up with a really good product right now, if Stevie isn't there to sell it, it will have near zero momentum. It might eventually take off, but for now, it would need a really, really long runway.