If there were no correlation between prosperity and distance from the equator, we would expect the green line to be centered at zero with random oscillations due to noise in the data.

FORBES: The correlation is there.

In line, the discussion among shareholders, noshing on the coffee and pastries provided by Apple, centered on how Apple should spend the cash and boost the share price.

FORBES: Apple's Cook Doesn't Like Disappointing Share Price, Says 'Great Stuff Coming'