With AI dominance, Microsoft to beat Apple in market value
Microsoft is on course to overtake Apple's stock market value and take a decisive lead in the next five years, thanks to its early adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI). Thirteen institutional investors believe that Microsoft's recent achievements in generative AI give it a strong edge over Apple, currently the world's most valued company. Microsoft's shares have risen 57% in 2023 and 7% in 2024, pushing its market capitalization above $3 trillion and making it the world's most valuable company.