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Alphabet Surpasses Apple in Market Capitalization – Staggering Trillions

Published January 8, 2026, 15:15
Alphabet Surpasses Apple in Market Capitalization – Staggering Trillions

For the first time since 2019, Alphabet has surpassed Apple in market capitalization, further solidifying its position as a leader in the technology and artificial intelligence markets. Alphabet's market capitalization reached $3.88 trillion, with its stock rising over 2% to close at $322.03. Conversely, Apple's market capitalization fell to $3.84 trillion, with its stock experiencing losses of over 4% in the last five trading sessions. The rise of Alphabet is largely attributed to its strong position in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Its stock has increased by 65% since the beginning of the year, marking the largest annual gains since 2009. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has repeatedly stated that the company is heavily investing in AI, including infrastructure, models, and applications. Apple, on the other hand, appears to be lagging in the AI race, which has negatively impacted its stock price. The company has not presented significant innovations in the field of AI, unlike its competitors. The change in market capitalization leadership marks a significant shift in the technology market, with Alphabet emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence.