Editorial: Apple's billions are building an empire for the future [Apple Insider]

From an extensive and insightful Apple reality check

“Given that Apple now sits on well over $144.7 billion in liquid resources, there's lots of discussion about how the company could or should be spending it. What Apple is already doing with its cash is actually more interesting.”

Apple's growing cash, cash equivalents, and securities, via Asymco.

Editorial: Apple's billions are building an empire for the future