Apple Becomes 1st U.S. Company Valued At $2 Trillion

Apple has become the most valuable company globally, surpassing Saudi Aramco, with a market value of $1.82 trillion. Despite the pandemic, Apple's stock rose by 60% as consumers continued purchasing products online. The company announced a 4-for-1 stock split, following strong earnings in the April to June quarter.

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