Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company by market capitalization, reflecting a shift in investor priorities within the technology sector. As of July 19, 2026, Apple’s valuation stands at about $4.88 trillion, slightly above Nvidia’s roughly $4.86 trillion after a 3.5% fall in Nvidia’s share price. The change follows a period of heavy spending on artificial intelligence, with investors rotating from pure-play AI hardware makers toward firms combining hardware, services, and recurring upgrade cycles. Analysts say Apple’s lower exposure to capital-intensive AI infrastructure and strong monetization of AI across its device ecosystem support its renewed leadership position.

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