Apple's recent product releases, such as the AirTag and Vision Pro, are seen as contributing to the company's growth in services revenue by expanding its "moat", a term used to describe a competitive advantage. This is according to Julian Lin, investing group leader for Best Of Breed Growth Stocks. The company's valuation has reached $4 trillion due to its efforts in artificial intelligence (AI), with its stock surging 16% last year as investors bet on AI-enhanced iPhones. Apple's plans to enhance Siri and introduce AI-powered photo editing tools have fueled interest in the potential of AI for mobile devices, marking a shift from its traditionally cautious approach to new technology.
https://www.pymnts.com/apple/2025/report-next-iphone-part-of-larger-wave-of-apple-product-launches/Apple is nearing a historic $4 trillion valuation due to its progress in artificial intelligence enhancements. The company's shares have surged by 16% since early November, adding $500 billion to its market capitalization. This has propelled Apple ahead of Nvidia and Microsoft in the race to reach this milestone. Analysts believe that investor enthusiasm for AI is driving the surge, as they expect it to lead to a "supercycle" of iPhone upgrades.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/apple-approaches-historic-4-trillion-valuation-it-is-now-also-ahead-of-nvidia-and-microsoft-2654469-2024-12-24