The world's most valuable technology company headed into its annual shareholders' meeting at its headquarters on shakier ground than it has been accustomed to in years, since the iPhone and iPad helped vault the company to premier investment status.
A declining share price has lent weight to Wall Street's demand that it share more of its US$137bil (RM423.6bil) in cash and securities pile — equivalent to Hungary's Gross Domestic Product, and growing — a debate now spearheaded by outspoken hedge fund manager David Einhorn.