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17 Dec 2008 21:28

One man’s worth

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Apple has announced that chief executive Steve Jobs will not deliver the keynote address at the Macworld Expo in January. The company also said that this year’s trade show will be its last. The announcement raised speculation among Wall Street analysts that Jobs’ health could be deteriorating after similar speculation last summer caused by his appearance during an Apple press conference.

Ok, this isn’t scientific. But the value of each of Apple’s businesses can be calculated. The premium the stock fetches to them reflects investor faith in the CEO’s ability to stitch the whole together. That’s why questions about Jobs’ health matter.

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