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A lot of people holding stock right now are probably doing so specifically in hope of tax law changes giving the companies more money, which will be used to buy back stock from shareholders.

(oops, I mean to make capital investments in the company and raise wages for average employees -- since a company in possession of a good fortune must be in want of workers to give raises to!)

Apple pays dividends.

Google is paying a lot for talent because of supply and demand - competitors are also paying high rates for the same talent.

Employee salary is not a market in the same way shares are employers keep secret what they pay from potential employees.

AAPL is no VZ, but it's paid dividends since 2012.