This video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which advisor James Early and business-community connector Matt Trogdon discuss topics around the investing world.

In today's edition of their series, James and Matt discuss Apple's dividend announcement and what it means for investors. James also gives a valuation of Apple's stock and talks about a handful of other tech companies that are paying strong dividends.

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