Apple has reached a historic peak in sales, marking a triumphant conclusion to Tim Cook's era as he prepares to step down. The tech giant is riding a massive wave of consumer demand, defying market expectations and securing a financial legacy few could match.

However, the celebration is tempered by a stark warning from the outgoing CEO. Cook alerted investors to "RAMaggedon," a looming global chip shortage that threatens to disrupt supply chains and dampen the company’s momentum just as a new leadership chapter begins.