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Apple surpasses Microsoft to become world’s most valuable company
OUR TAKEThe hype surrounding Siri’s expanded capabilities seems more like a reactive move to competitors rather than a visionary leap forward. It begs the question: is Apple truly driving the next big wave in technology, or are they merely capitalising on incremental upgrades to maintain investor in…
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OUR TAKEThe hype surrounding Siri’s expanded capabilities seems more like a reactive move to competitors rather than a visionary leap forward. It begs the question: is Apple truly driving the next big wave in technology, or are they merely capitalising on incremental upgrades to…
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OUR TAKE The hype surrounding Siri’s expanded capabilities seems more like a reactive move to competitors rather than a visionary leap forward. It begs the question: is Apple truly driving the next big wave in technology, or are they merely capitalising on incremental upgrades to maintain investor interest? — Dudu , BTW Reporte r On Wednesday, Apple regained its throne as the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Microsoft in market valuation. This strategic ascent underscores Apple’s intensified focus on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Apple’s stock surged to an all-time high, climbing over 2 per cent to $211.75, thereby pushing its market valuation to $3.25 trillion. In contrast, Microsoft’s market capitalisation lingered close behind at $3.24 trillion, marking a reversal in their positions after five months. Also read: Samsung leaps forward with new AI centre and Apple hire Also read: Apple’s new AI: Innovation wrapped in secrecy The boost in Apple’s shares follows its recent unveiling of AI-driven features and software enhancements at its annual developer conference. CEO Tim Cook underscored enhancements to Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, enabling deeper interactions across messages, emails, calendars, and third-party apps. This strategic emphasis on AI aims to bolster iPhone sales, buoying Apple’s stock and reinforcing investor confidence.
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- Apple’s shares rise by over 2 per cent, reaching $211.75, achieving a market valuation of $3.25 trillion.
- Microsoft’s market capitalisation trails slightly behind at $3.24 trillion, while Nvidia stands at $3.06 trillion.
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