Tim cook

A surprise appearance by Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs at the company's annual developer conference could boost its stock on Monday, but his absence might trigger a bigger move in the other direction.

Apple Inc's quarterly profit soared past Wall Street expectations on strong sales of iPhones and iPods, underscoring the popularity of the company's relatively expensive products even in the midst of a weak economy.

More than three months into a medical leave from Apple, Chief Executive Steve Jobs remains closely involved in key aspects of running the company, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

More than three months into a medical leave from Apple Inc, Chief Executive Steve Jobs remains closely involved in key aspects of running the company, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Investors seem to be getting comfortable with Apple Inc's stable of executives amid uncertainty about Steve Jobs' return to the helm of the consumer electronics titan he founded.

On Wednesday at Apple Inc. annual shareholder meeting, an Apple director responded to an investor saying that co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs is still expected to return from his medical leave at the end of June, the Associated Press reported.

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Just a week after trying to assure investors of his health, Apple chief Steve Jobs announced Wednesday he will take a leave of absence till end-June because of health problems more complex than thought, causing shares to plunge and analysts speculating over the leadership of the tech company.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:

Apple reiterated its goals of selling 10 million iPhones by the end of the year in spite of growing concerns of a slowing macro-economy analysts concerns