Apple crosses $4 trillion valuation on strong iPhone demand

Apple Inc. reached a $4 trillion market value for the first time, driven by brisk global demand for its iPhone 17 series and renewed optimism in its services business. The stock has risen 13 % since September, lifting Apple’s share of the Nasdaq-100 to nearly 13 %. Analysts note that while AI competition remains fierce, Apple’s pricing power and ecosystem retention continue to attract investors. The milestone reinforces its dominance among mega-cap peers and signals strong momentum heading into its fiscal-Q4 earnings report.