1 Reason Apple Stock Just Hit All-Time Highs

Group 1 - Apple's market capitalization has surpassed $4 trillion for the first time in its history, currently leading over Microsoft, which has dipped below $4 trillion [1][8] - Nvidia holds the highest market cap at approximately $4.95 trillion, having recently fallen from over $5 trillion [1] Group 2 - Strong sales of the iPhone 17 line have contributed to Apple's valuation surge, helping the company join the $4 trillion club [2][8] - Improved outlook for U.S.-China trade relations has positively impacted Apple's stock performance, with potential for a trade agreement being seen as beneficial for the company [4][8] Group 3 - Tense U.S.-China relations have previously hindered Apple's hardware sales in China, as consumers have increasingly favored domestic brands [5] - The company relies heavily on Chinese manufacturing, making it vulnerable to high tariffs if trade tensions persist [5] Group 4 - Signs of de-escalation in U.S.-China tensions could alleviate some of the significant headwinds facing Apple, although potential volatility remains if relations sour again [6]