CitaçãoApple's board declares 2-for-1 stock split  (AAPL)
By Michael Baron

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Apple Computer (AAPL) said Friday its board has approved a two-for-one stock split, payable Feb. 28 to shareholders of record on Feb. 28. The Cupertino, Calif., computer maker, which has enjoyed huge success with its IPod digital music player, said its common shares will increase proportionally to 1.8 billion from 900 million. The stock closed Thursday at $78.36, down 38 cents. It hit a 52-week high of $81.99 during Wednesday's session