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2026-10-16 · Yahoo

From AI laggard to $5 Trillion: Apple's winning strategy

Just weeks ago, Apple (AAPL) faced criticism for lagging behind Big Tech rivals in AI infrastructure spending. Now, the company has reportedly surpassed a $5 trillion market valuation. The 8:30 panel examines how CEO Tim Cook helped drive Apple's rise through its booming services business, disciplined capital spending, and relationships with political and global leaders, even as questions remain about its AI strategy. Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson sits down with The 8:30 Hosts, Julie Hyman and Jake Conley, to discuss the details. Video Transcript 00:00 Speaker A It's it's now a $5 trillion company. Market cap. Second only to Nvidia. 00:03 Speaker B Yeah, it is as of yesterday. 00:04 Speaker A That's right.

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