Hey Big Spender: Apple Is Tops In Q4 Buyback Activity

Apple's buyback activity may not be enough for Carl Icahn, but during the fourth quarter of 2014, it was good enough to top the S&P 500. According to a new analysis from financial research firm FactSet, Apple spent more in buybacks than any other S&P company -- even as year-over-year buyback spending for the overall index declined.