https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-joins-nvidia-in-the-5-trillion-valuation-clubContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-joins-nvidia-in-the-5-trillion-valuation-clubhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-joins-nvidia-in-the-5-trillion-valuation-club#u130824Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:20:30 +0000Apple has become the second company to surpass a $5 trillion market capitalization, joining Nvidia as the only other firm to hit this milestone. The company achieved the valuation following a record close on the NASDAQ. Market analysts attribute the surge to strong demand for the iPhone 18 Pro. While the valuation has peaked, some reports suggest the company must continue expanding its phone and smart home offerings to sustain its stock price amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence.Why it mattersMarket capitalization reflects the total value of a company's outstanding sha