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AXIOS (Emily Peck) - How golden was Tim Cook's Apple?

Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Apple CEO Tim Cook hands the reins over to John Ternus Tuesday, stepping down after 15 years of running the company. Why it matters: He had an epic run. By the numbers: When Cook took over in August 2011, Apple's stock was trading at $13.35. It closed at $316.61 on Monday. Zoom in: That 2,272% gain easily outpaced the growth of the major stock indexes. - The company's market cap — the value of all its outstanding shares — is now $4.7 trillion, up from $347 billion in 2011. - Stunning stat: Under Cook, Apple's market cap grew by $32 million an hour for 15 years, Bank of America calculated last month. The big picture: Cook's big innovation was taking the company from its…

AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - Walmart finally adding Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay options

Walmart announced Friday that some of its stores and Sam's Club locations will add tap-to-pay options in the U.S. beginning Monday. Why it matters: The tap-to-pay option has eluded Walmart customers, who have had to rely on the company's Walmart Pay system, which required scanning QR codes at checkout. What they're saying: "We want customers and members to have choice in how they pay, so they can check out in the way that works best for them," Walmart said in a press release. - "It all comes back to giving customers and members more choice and making everyday shopping a little easier — from how they manage their money to how they pay at checkout." Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.