Apple has plowed over $500 billion into stock buybacks since 2012 — more than Visa, JPMorgan, or Exxon are worth::Only eight companies in the S&P 500 have larger market values than Apple’s outlay on share repurchases over the last decade.

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    11 months ago

    Prior to Reagan allowing changes, buying back stock wasn’t allowed because it was seen as a manipulation of the stock market.

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