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This relentless pursuit of excellence translated into unparalleled market performance. Starting from a stock valuation of around $10 when Jobs retook control in 2011, Apple's share price soared, driven by visionary products and a refusal to prioritize short-term shareholder rewards like dividends or stock buybacks. Instead, every dollar earned was reinvested into innovation, design talent, and ambitious hardware projects. Apple wasn't chasing profits; it was building the future.