As a long term investor in Apple I look at this latest manipulation as an opportunity to add to my position. That being said I would also expect Apple management to look at this manipulation and see it as an opportunity to use some of their cash to buy back shares. Where else could they invest utilizing some of their cash at this time and obtain such a great return? This might not be appreciated by those working hard to drive down but price but so be it. If they sold with intent of taking profits waiting 30 days and buying back in and they lose our because the price is back up it would be poetic justice imho. Go AAPL!!!