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💰 Markets A.M.: Leading Stocks Are Losing Their Low-Asset Edge
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– Bob Begin forwarded message: From: "Spencer Jakab, WSJ" <access@interactive.wsj.com> Date: May 11, 2026 at 3:48:15 AM PDT To: "Jacobs, F. Robert" <jacobs@iu.edu> Subject: 💰 Markets A.M.: Leading Stocks Are Losing Their Low-Asset Edge Reply-To: markets.am@wsj.com 
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– Bob

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From: "Spencer Jakab, WSJ" <access@interactive.wsj.com>
Date: May 11, 2026 at 3:48:15 AM PDT
To: "Jacobs, F. Robert" <jacobs@iu.edu>
Subject: 💰 Markets A.M.: Leading Stocks Are Losing Their Low-Asset Edge
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frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/%f0%9f%92%b0-markets-a-m-leading-stocks-are-losing-their-low-asset-edge/
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The 10-Point Special Edition: 250 Years of America Innovation
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– Bob Begin forwarded message: From: "Emma Tucker, WSJ" <access@interactive.wsj.com> Date: April 27, 2026 at 7:30:19 PM EDT To: "Jacobs, F. Robert" <jacobs@iu.edu> Subject: The 10-Point Special Edition: 250 Years of America Innovation Reply-To: 10point@wsj.com 
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– Bob

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From: "Emma Tucker, WSJ" <access@interactive.wsj.com>
Date: April 27, 2026 at 7:30:19 PM EDT
To: "Jacobs, F. Robert" <jacobs@iu.edu>
Subject: The 10-Point Special Edition: 250 Years of America Innovation
Reply-To: 10point@wsj.com



frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/the-10-point-special-edition-250-years-of-america-innovation/
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The Rise of Apple’s New CEO: A Hardware Expert Takes Over in the AI Era – The Wall Stree t Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. The Rise of Apple’s New CEO: A Hardware Expert Takes Over in the AI Era Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

The Rise of Apple’s New CEO: A Hardware Expert Takes Over in the AI Era

Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/the-rise-of-apples-new-ceo-a-hardware-expert-takes-over-in-the-ai-era-the-wall-stree-t-journal/
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America Is in the Middle of a Stealth Manufacturing Boom – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. America Is in the Middle of a Stealth Manufacturing Boom Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

America Is in the Middle of a Stealth Manufacturing Boom

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– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/america-is-in-the-middle-of-a-stealth-manufacturing-boom-the-wall-street-journal/
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Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision. – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

Gig Workers Have Seconds to Take a Job. Gas Prices Complicate the Decision.

Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/04/14/gig-workers-have-seconds-to-take-a-job-gas-prices-complicate-the-decision-the-wall-street-journal/
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Breaking Down the Soaring Cost of a Cup of Coffee – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Breaking Down the Soaring Cost of a Cup of Coffee Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

Breaking Down the Soaring Cost of a Cup of Coffee

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– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/03/30/breaking-down-the-soaring-cost-of-a-cup-of-coffee-the-wall-street-journal/
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When Humanoid Robots Come to a Small-Town Factory – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. When Humanoid Robots Come to a Small-Town Factory Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

When Humanoid Robots Come to a Small-Town Factory

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– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/when-humanoid-robots-come-to-a-small-town-factory-the-wall-street-journal/
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COO CEO succession
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Several prominent CEOs previously served as Chief Operating Officers (COOs), using the role to master operations and supply chain management before taking the top spot. Notable examples include Apple’s Tim Cook, American Express’s Ken Chenault, and Disney’s Bob Iger, all … Continue reading →
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Several prominent CEOs previously served as Chief Operating Officers (COOs), using the role to master operations and supply chain management before taking the top spot. Notable examples include Apple’s Tim Cook, American Express’s Ken Chenault, and Disney’s Bob Iger, all of whom transitioned from COO to CEO. [1, 2, 3]

Here are some CEOs who were former COOs:

  • Tim Cook (Apple): Served as COO under Steve Jobs, overseeing the global supply chain before becoming CEO.
  • Ken Chenault (American Express): Served as operations chief before his 17-year tenure as CEO.
  • Bob Iger (Disney): Served as President and COO from 2000 to 2005 before succeeding Michael Eisner as CEO.
  • James Quincey (Coca-Cola): Served as President and COO from 2015 to 2017 before becoming CEO.
  • Richard Templeton (Texas Instruments): Served as COO in 2000 before becoming CEO in 2004.
  • Alan Schwartz (Bear Stearns): Served as President and COO before becoming CEO.
  • Rocco "Roy" Gori (Manulife): Served as President overseeing global operating businesses before becoming CEO. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

The COO position is often considered the "heir apparent" to the CEO role, as it provides crucial experience in running the company’s daily operations. [2]

AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses

[1] https://fortune.com/longform/fortune-500-black-ceos-business-history/
[2] https://brittainladd.com/the-most-important-role-in-business-the-chief-operating-officer/
[3] https://tvradioschedules.fandom.com/wiki/Chief_operating_officer
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_operating_officer
[5] https://stacker.com/stories/business-economy/former-jobs-ceos-largest-50-public-companies
[6] https://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/the-coca-cola-company-announces-ceo-succession-plan

– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/coo-ceo-succession/
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The Chinese Factory That Opened in the U.S. and Clobbered Its Rivals – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. The Chinese Factory That Opened in the U.S. and Clobbered Its Rivals Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal.

The Chinese Factory That Opened in the U.S. and Clobbered Its Rivals

Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

– Bob

frobertjacobs
http://frobertjacobs.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/the-chinese-factory-that-opened-in-the-u-s-and-clobbered-its-rivals-the-wall-street-journal/
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