Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:57 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Steve Jobs' latest medical difficulties come at a time when Apple Inc. (AAPL) may need him most: Competition to its popular iPhone and iPad products is mounting fast.

Kohl’s begins hiring for 130 part-time jobs

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:59 PM PST

Kimberly Duncan of Dixon fills out an application at the Kohl's job fair that began Sunday in Rock Falls.

Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:34 PM PST

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the third time since 2004, sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent as the surprise revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.

Apple's Steve Jobs takes second medical leave

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 10:48 AM PST

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the second time in as many years, sending its shares tumbling close to 10 percent as the unexpected news revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.