So it’s happened. Apple has breasted the tape in the race to become the world’s 1st US $1 trillion publicly traded company. It did so by way of market capitalization, which is simply the company’s number of outstanding shares multiplied by its stock price.
Apple Is Worth $1 Trillion; 21 Years Ago It Was on the Brink of Bankruptcy – New York Times
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Apple’s $1 Trillion Milestone Reflects Rise of Powerful Megacompanies – New York Times
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After Apple rallies to $1 trillion, even the uber bullish crowd on Wall Street believes it may need to cool off – CNBC
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