{
  "id": 17285064,
  "title": "iPhone demand sees Apple topple Nvidia as most valuable company, again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/iphone-demand-sees-apple-topple-nvidia-as-most-valuable-company-again",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T20:04:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/30/iphone-demand-sees-apple-topple-nvidia-as-most-valuable-company-again"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a turbulent week for tech stocks, Apple's iPhone demand has propelled the company back to the top as the world's most valuable firm. This ranking has been a constant back-and-forth between Apple and Nvidia, with both companies' stocks fluctuating based on demand for their products. Apple's recent rise in valuation can be attributed to multiple hardware releases and the smooth transition of leadership from CEO Tim Cook to John Ternus. As of October 30, Apple's stock closed at $344.63, resulting in a $5.03 trillion valuation.\n\nNvidia, on the other hand, faced a challenging day, finishing below Apple's stock at $204.64 per share and a valuation of $4.93 trillion. Despite this, the latest valuation comes with skepticism from analysts, with Loop Capital claiming that Apple may have confused iPhone buyers by shifting the base launch date from September to early 2027. This move, according to the analyst, not only led to many lost sales but may also impact Apple's performance when the base model is eventually released.\n\nDespite this criticism, Apple's stock continues to rise, and the company has managed to reclaim its spot as the world's most valuable company. In October 2025, Apple's valuation first topped $4 trillion, and by July 2026, it surpassed $5 trillion. Since then, the company has split its regular iPhone launch into two and raised prices. However, these moves have been counterbalanced by the launch of the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable device, and HomeView, its first significant foray into smart home devices. Both products sold out during pre-orders, generating significant buzz and enthusiasm among consumers.\n\nThe return of customers queuing for hours and even days outside Apple Stores worldwide for these new releases further solidified Apple's position as the most valuable company. While it is likely that Apple's valuation will continue to fluctuate between itself and Nvidia in the coming years, for now, Apple once again holds the top spot in the global market.",
  "summary": "Tech stocks have been a bloodbath this last week, but Apple's iPhone has supported the company enough with it once more taking the top spot as the most valuable firm in the world. Apple's valuation is down, but the largest in the world That top spot has been going back and forth between Apple and Nvidia for some time now, as iPhone and Services demand go up against AI chip consumption. This time,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}