Tim Cook’s Apple Legacy & Utilities’ Wildfire Responsibility

31 Aug 2026 · 20 min

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Episode 260: Today, we welcome Hanna Horvath and Dylan Lewis to the host seats! On Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, we look back at his tenure and the challenges facing his successor, John Ternus. Then, we unpack why utility stocks are tumbling – and what Governor Gavin Newsom and an ongoing legislative battle in California have to do with it. We also go inside Aon’s $17 billion deal to buy insurance brokerage USI from KKR. Finally, we break down the key takeaways from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s latest statement and what investors should be watching next. Visit: Aflac.com/BrewMarkets…

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Brew Markets breaks down the day’s most compelling stock market stories and explores what they mean for you. Hosted by John Crotteau and Hanna Horvath, the show delivers refreshing insights into trading trends and money moves, every weekday afternoon.

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