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Apple and Microsoft are now both worth more than $4T

Apple and Microsoft have both surpassed $4 trillion in market capitalization, with Apple achieving this milestone for the first time. Apple's stock surged due to strong iPhone 17 sales, while Microsoft's value increased after signing a new agreement with OpenAI, supported by the growing demand for its Azure cloud service.

Điểm chính

  • Apple's market cap crosses $4 trillion for the first time.
  • Apple previously reached $1 trillion in 2018, $2 trillion in 2020, and $3 trillion in 2022.
  • Strong sales of iPhone 17 contributed to Apple’s recent stock surge.
  • Microsoft regained the $4 trillion valuation due to a new agreement with OpenAI.
  • Microsoft’s Azure cloud service demands, driven by OpenAI’s models, boost its value.
  • Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is approaching the $4 trillion mark with a $3.25 trillion market cap.

Vì sao quan trọng

  • The ascent of Apple and Microsoft reflects ongoing trends in the tech sector focusing on cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
  • In 2025, the integration of AI in various business sectors and the growing reliance on cloud infrastructure are expected to amplify the valuations of tech companies.

Apple and Microsoft's market cap milestones of over $4 trillion underscore their dominance in the technology sector, driven by significant advancements in AI and cloud computing, marking pivotal moments in the ongoing evolution of the tech industry.