Apple's $600 Billion U.S. Investment Could Reshape Its Future

Investors are hoping that Wednesday's announcement, coupled with a recent strong earnings report, provides a shot of momentum for Apple stock.Apple's (AAPL 4.24%) decision to increase its U.S. investment by $100 billion -- bringing its total recent commitment to $600 billion in the next four years -- comes at a critical time for the iPhone maker. But it could be a net positive as the company looks for ways to increase its sales and grow on the momentum of its promising fiscal third-quarter earnings report.A ...