They have figured out how to make money even when the U.S. and European economies have been stagnant and their earnings and cash flow make them less dependent on the banking system than other firms.

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Because value has been stagnant, the value (price) to revenue, earnings and cash flow have all declined, making Apple cheaper than ever.

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The United States may be on a fiscal path to Greece, and working-class guys in Toledo may have stagnant incomes, but Mr. Obama says their tax dollars must continue to flow to one of the most successful TV properties of all time.

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