Apple could be poised to unleash $90 billion in buybacks

When Apple reports results later this month on the 28th, investors will, as always, be eyeing revenue and profit, but they also will be focused on the company’s plans for buybacks and dividends.Jack Denton for Barron’s:Faced with a balance sheet flush with cash, the company is likely to boost share buybacks as well as raise its dividend, Citi analyst Jim Suva said in a report on Tuesday. A higher dividend and accelerated repurchases should, in theory, make the company a more attracti