Apple Tops Microsoft As World's Second-Most Valuable Company After Stock Rally
1. Apple surpassed Microsoft in market cap, nearing $4 trillion. 2. iPhone 17 sales exceeded iPhone 16 by 14% in initial 10 days. 3. Apple's stock rose 5.9% in the past week; closed at $262.24. 4. Analysts see iPhone 17 offering strong value, boosting demand. 5. Apple faced challenges from tariffs but secured exemptions.