Filed under: Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple Inc (AAPL), Technology
Even the thought is hard to believe for anyone who’s been watching Apple Inc. (AAPL) over the long run. Once upon a time, the company was presumed dead, while Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) continued its march to market dominance. This day, Apple’s $180 billion market value is evidence of a new era. Though it’s still behind Microsoft’s $250 billion, the company’s rapid ascent and substantial market presence make at least speculation of catching up to the Redmond giant worth a few minutes of thought.
Microsoft is currently the most valuable technology company in the world, according to a Reuters report. Even Google, Inc (GOOG), with its astonishing brand recognition and position as gateway to the internet, is worth “only” $136 billion. Apple, which was once considered a computer company that sold into education and appealed to some graphics geeks, has reasserted itself as a major global presence.
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Is Apple closing in on Microsoft? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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