Apple chief to face company shareholders

Apple chief executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position — market-leading products, a $98bn (€74bn) warchest and a stock price that seems gravity-defying.

But as he gears up for the annual face-to-face meeting with shareholders, a few issues may be causing him angst. Chief among them are in China, where poor labour conditions are in the spotlight and Apple’s iPad trademark is under attack.

The meeting today comes days after Apple touched a record high of $526.29 before receding slightly.