Apple joins Microsoft and Nvidia in the $4 Trillion Dollar Milestone 

Apple has officially crossed another historic mark, becoming one of the few public companies in the world to hit a $4 trillion market valuation.

‎The achievement places Apple in an elite league alongside Nvidia and Microsoft, both of which reached the same valuation earlier this year. The milestone reflects Wall Street’s growing excitement around Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has reshaped investor priorities in recent months.

‎Apple’s stock saw a modest rise on Tuesday, capping off a strong rebound fueled by impressive iPhone 17 sales, especially in China, a market that had once posed serious challenges for the tech giant.

‎This turnaround is remarkable, considering Apple’s earlier struggles. Just months ago, the company lost over $310 billion in market value in a single trading day amid tariff issues under former U.S. President Donald Trump and delays in rolling out its AI-driven products.

‎Yet, the new surge signals renewed investor confidence. The iPhone, once again, proves to be Apple’s strongest engine, keeping both consumers and shareholders hooked despite concerns that the company trails its rivals in the AI race.

‎Even so, Apple’s stock has risen just about 7% this year, a slower pace compared to its 30.7% gain in 2024 and the 17% growth of the broader market.

‎While Apple has long been known for setting valuation records, it became the first company to reach $1 trillion in 2018, $2 trillion in 2020, and $3 trillion in 2022, this new benchmark shows how much AI now shapes investor sentiment.

‎Nvidia, as a leading supplier of AI chips, and Microsoft, with its massive investments in AI and cloud services, reached the $4 trillion level before Apple. Analysts say that shows how investors are betting big on AI as the next major technological revolution comparable to the smartphone or the internet.

‎Still, Apple’s strength remains in its products. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities noted, “Tim Cook and his team have finally hit the right note with the iPhone 17. Now, all eyes are on Apple’s upcoming AI strategy.”

‎For now, the iPhone’s global success continues to keep Apple at the top of the world’s most valuable companies.