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| Company | Cash | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | $38 billion | The software giant pays out $3.5 billion in dividends each year and issued a special $32 billion dividend last year. Yet the cash continues to pile up at a rate of $1 billion a month. Look for more dividends, buybacks, and acquisitions. |
| Intel | $16 billion | The world's biggest chipmaker is one of the rare tech companies that is investing in major capital projects, including manufacturing plants in Ireland and Chandler, Ariz. |
| Hewlett-Packard | $14 billion | New CEO Mark Hurd is focused on cost cuts for now. After that he's likely to invest in growth, including acquisitions in software and services. |
| Motorola | $11.3 billion | In June, the cell-phone maker said it would buy technology and engineering talent from British phonemaker Sendo. Could BlackBerry-creator Research In Motion be next? |
| Dell | $9.8 billion | The computer giant is spending $2 billion to purchase its own stock, and more buybacks are expected. It's also investing in a manufacturing site in Winston-Salem, N.C. |
| Oracle | $9 billion | It spent $10 billion in cash to buy rival PeopleSoft. With that turning into an early success, Oracle may soon be hunting for more deals. Siebel could be at the top of the list. |
| IBM | $8.6 billion | Big Blue is looking for opportunity abroad. It could use its cash to make acquisitions in emerging markets such as India, China, and Eastern Europe. |
| Apple | $7 billion | Apple is trying to use the popularity of its iPods to gain share in the PC market. While it doesn't have a history of big acquisitions, it's more likely than others to invest in developing new products. |
| Applied Materials | $6 billion | The maker of chip manufacturing equipment is using its cash to expand into services, helping clients that buy its gear. First step: In June, it bought technology from SPC Global Technologies. |
| Cisco | $5 billion | It's a sure bet that the Internet equipment maker will continue to expand through acquisition. Key growth markets include areas like Wi-Fi, telecom, and security. |