It was only back in May that Apple edged in front of Microsoft with just $2.94 billion in front, as the most valuable technology company in the world. (based upon market capitalisation)
However now a few months on Apple is stretching its lead with the help of its new released products. Apple has launched a number of new products in the last months including AppleTV, iPhone and iPod Touch. While Microsoft seems to have stop releasing new devices.
In the last couple of months Apple has increased it lead over Microsoft by $49.53 billion and is now worth $263.75 billion.
Apple is now only $52.47 billion behind Exxon which is currently the most valuable American company.
Via Cult of Mac
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