The Motley Foolยท2025-06-05 08:50Core Viewpoint - Microsoft has regained its position as the world's largest company by market cap in 2025, but it is predicted that this reign will be short-lived, with three companies likely to surpass it in the next decade [1]. Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia is positioned to potentially surpass Microsoft in market cap very soon, with its current market cap exceeding $3.3 trillion [3]. - The company is expected to benefit significantly from the rapid adoption of AI technologies, particularly due to the demand for powerful GPUs for AI inference [4]. - Despite some challenges, such as export restrictions on AI chips to China, Nvidia is anticipated to grow substantially over the next decade, with predictions of it becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market cap [5]. Group 2: Apple - Apple, which has been a dominant player in the market, is currently behind both Microsoft and Nvidia in market cap but is expected to remain a top contender by 2035 [6]. - The company faces uncertainty regarding its next major breakthrough product, with recent products like the Apple Watch and Vision Pro not meeting high expectations [7]. - There are rumors of Apple launching AI-enhanced smart glasses by late 2026, which could be a significant product for the company, especially if they incorporate augmented reality technology [8][9]. Group 3: Amazon - Amazon has never held the title of the world's largest company but is expected to surpass Microsoft in the next decade [10]. - The company's confidence in maintaining its leadership in the cloud services market through Amazon Web Services (AWS) has increased, especially in light of Microsoft's weakening relationship with OpenAI [11]. - Amazon's ongoing AI initiatives and expansion into new business areas, such as Project Kuiper for global internet access, are contributing to its optimistic growth outlook [12][13].