Apple's Market Value More than Intel & Microsoft Combined!

[tonymacx86]

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/04/apples-m ... -combined/

Wow.

 

[tomhukk]

A lot of times, market cap isn't the best measure. The difference in market cap between MSFT and AAPL is similar to their difference in P/E (AAPL has a higher P/E than MSFT and INTC). Also, MSFT pays out a 2.70% dividend. With AAPL, you get nothing. What this really shows is that investors on the whole are optimistic that AAPL will outperform MSFT going forward. This can change on a dime, but right now AAPL is more popular in the eyes of investors. That makes their shares more expensive. However, it's really just a guessing game.

 

[johansugarev]

Just as is with windows - the more people use Mac OS, the worse it gets on compatibility and stability. After all, nobody wants viruses. And I am sure you would like to be one of the few lucky, as opposed to the many.