Friday’s Biggest Stock News: Apple Monster Buyback, Jobs Report, and Asian Stocks

Over a year ago when investors started losing confidence in Meta Platforms (META), the social networking giant announced a massive stock buyback plan. After Apple (AAPL) posted a 10% drop in iPhone sales and revenue falling by 4% as expected, it did the same. Apple’s board authorized $100 billion in share buybacks, the biggest in the firm’s history.While skeptics may criticize Apple for its use of free cash, the stock repurchase boosts EPS even if revenue keeps falling. The smartphone giant does not have any positive growth initiatives for now. It canceled the electric vehicle project and…

Get Festive with Vessel Liquor’s Mexican-Inspired May Picks

The Goods from Vessel Liquor Since opening doors in December 2015, Vessel has become Victoria’s hub for all things wine, beer, spirits, cider, and the conversation and culture surrounding them. Our locally-owned, independent company was built around supporting authentic products and producers, from our BC backyard and from around the globe. Awarded Best Liquor Store […]