Friday, August 26, 2011

Will Apple Follow the Trends of Ford, Wal-Mart and Disney

Will Apple Follow the Trends of Ford, Wal-Mart and DisneyOxford, MS 8/26/2011 (PennyPayDay) – The founder of a successful corporation steps down. Then what?

At Ford Motor Co. (F) and Walt Disney Co. (DIS), long periods of stagnation or decline, followed by renewal. At Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), continued success for a time, then new challenges.

Now it is Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) turn, following Steve Jobs's resignation as CEO on Wednesday.