Apple

Some Apple investors are jittery over the gaunt appearance of chief executive Steve Jobs. The company says his health is a private matter. There’s nothing wrong with that, provided the board is kept in the loop. But even if Jobs is in robust health, Apple’s directors – like those of every public company – should make sure they have contingency plans. After all, any company boss can fall under the proverbial bus. One reason Apple’s shareholders might be worried is that Jobs is the personificatio...