Get All Access for $5/mo

This U.S. Tech Giant Is About to Outperform France's Whole Stock Market Apple has a $3.1 trillion market cap.

By Amanda Breen

Key Takeaways

  • Driven by cooling inflation and peak interest rates, Apple's shares hit a new high, mirroring the rally in French luxury stocks.
  • Analysts predict revenue growth for Apple in 2024 with AI advancements and a rebound in tech demand.

Apple Inc., the globe's top publicly traded company, continues to enjoy sustained market success.

Apple set another record high as trading sessions concluded on Thursday, bringing its market capitalization to a staggering $3.1 trillion — a figure now rivaling the total market value of France's entire stock market, which stood at roughly $3.2 trillion, Bloomberg reported.

Image Credit: Justin Sullivan | Getty Images

Related: Apple Becomes World's First-Ever $3 Trillion Company

Last year, Apple and France repeatedly traded places as fluctuating stock values responded to aggressive interest rate hikes from central banks targeting inflation. A Pew Research Analysis of data from 44 advanced economies found that consumer prices were up significantly post-pandemic, with Turkey seeing the highest inflation rate at 54.8%.

After a mid-year dip, the French stock market roared back to life with the help of its high-end luxury sector, with brands like LVMH and Hermes International SCA leading the charge, and was fueled further by softened inflation figures that hint at a possible interest rate plateau, per Bloomberg.

At the same time, the U.S. saw a resurgence in tech stock investments, particularly those in industry-leading firms. Apple, with its shares up over 50% in 2023, is a prime example, having accrued roughly $1 trillion in market value this year alone. Thursday's trading closed with Apple's shares slightly up at a record-setting $198.11.

Related: Warren Buffett Makes More Than $120 Billion on Apple's $3 Trillion Milestone: 'It's Probably the Best Business I Know in the World'

This recent momentum is a significant turnaround from October's concerns regarding Apple's revenue growth and Chinese sales. Citigroup Inc. analyst Atif Malik told the outlet that Apple's strong services sales and commodity price benefits will continue to contribute to its enduring appeal.

"We expect the above trends to continue next year, and view AI Phones and Vision Pro adoption as potential upside catalysts," he said.

Amanda Breen

Entrepreneur Staff

Senior Features Writer

Amanda Breen is a senior features writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate of Barnard College and received an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where she was a news fellow for the School of the Arts.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle He Started in His College Apartment Turned Into a $70,000-a-Month Income Stream — Then Earned Nearly $2 Million Last Year

Kyle Morrand and his college roommates loved playing retro video games — and the pastime would help launch his career.

Making a Change

Learn All of Rosetta Stone's Languages for $152

A lifetime subscription is nearly $250 off for a limited time.

Leadership

How His Personal Battle With Cancer Inspired This Founder's Solution for Patient Care

On this episode of "The Founder CEO," Michael O'Neil, founder and CEO of GetWellNetwork, discusses his inspiring journey as a leader and the transformative role of AI in healthcare.

Marketing

5 SEO Hacks to Help You Rank Fast

Discover the best SEO hacks you can use to rank fast and avoid waiting for months to see results.

Business News

Homeowners in These 10 States Pay the Most in 'Hidden' Upkeep Costs

Hidden home costs pile on top of mortgage payments.

Starting a Business

Inside the Exclusive Private Club Devoted to Food, Wine and the Arts

Barrett Wissman breaks down the passions and partnerships behind his latest venture Domus Artium Reserve.