Apple briefly surpasses a $5 trillion market capitalization during intraday trading, making it only the second publicly traded company to reach the milestone. Multiple outlets report that Apple becomes the newest $5 trillion “giant,” at times trading with market value exceeding $5 trillion before easing back from the peak. NDTV and other reports note that Apple had recently moved to the top spot in global market value, overtaking Nvidia, which had held the top position since June 2025 and was the first company to cross $5 trillion. Retail Gazette provides additional trading context, describing Apple’s shares rising to a session high before pulling back later in the day while still remaining around the $5 trillion range. Times of India adds that Apple’s stock performance this year and its business approach—described as preserving cash flow by renting AI infrastructure—are cited as factors behind its strong market valuation compared with peers. Across the coverage, the central point remains that Apple reaches the $5 trillion level briefly for the first time.