Apple becomes second ever $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
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Apple became the second company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, driven by strong product demand and its strategic decision to avoid aggressive AI spending. The milestone occurred during a broader technology sell-off as investors shifted away from AI and semiconductor stocks. Apple's shares hit a high of $342.89 before settling just above the $5 trillion mark. This valuation underscores Apple's unique market position amid sector volatility.
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Apple avoids the AI spending race, contrasting with peers.
Apple became only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark.
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The rally was driven by strong product demand and Apple's decision to sit out the AI spending race.
The Guardian- Apple avoids the AI spending race, contrasting with peers.
- Technology strategy focused on strong product demand rather than AI hype.
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Loaded language removed<p>Share price rally driven by strong product demand as well as decision to sit out AI spending race, amid wider tech sell-off</p><p>Apple has become only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark, as it benefited from investors fleeing AI and semiconductor stocks amid a wider tech sell-off.</p><p>The iPhone maker’s shares hit a session high of $342.89 on Tuesday, giving it a market…
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The rally was driven by strong product demand and Apple's decision to sit out the AI spending race.
The GuardianApple became only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark.
The GuardianInvestors are fleeing AI and semiconductor stocks amid a wider tech sell-off.
The GuardianApple's shares eased back to 0.9% up at $339.91, just above the $5tn mark.
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