June 6, it became known that the total value of the outstanding shares of Apple reached $ 317.6 billion in comparison, the capitalization of Microsoft and Intel, respectively, $ 201.6 and $ 115.2 billion

Thus, the market value exceeds the total capitalization of Apple these IT companies ($ 316.8 billion).

Demand for Apple products continues to grow. IPhone smartphone sales during the last fiscal quarter jumped to an annualized rate of 113%, reaching a record 18.65 million units. Within three months, Apple shipped 3.76 million PCs, which is 28% more than last year. Sales amounted to 4.69 tablets iPad million

According to analysts, for the price of Apple shares could rise to $ 460-470. As a result, the market capitalization of “Apple” will reach $ 434 billion, which will make Steve Jobs’ empire in the most expensive company in the world. Now leadership belongs Petroleum Corporation Exxon Mobil, whose market capitalization is $ 423 billion.