Apple

Apple Inc., founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976, revolutionised technology with iconic products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV. Operating systems offered include iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, while software applications and services encompass iTunes, iCloud, Apple Music and Apple TV+. Renowned for its sleek designs and user-friendly interfaces, Apple seamlessly integrates hardware, software and services.

Apple held the title of the world's most valuable company by market capitalisation for much of 2011 to 2024 until Microsoft claimed the spot in January 2024. By 2023, it ranked as the fourth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales, the top manufacturing company by revenue and the foremost mobile phone vendor globally. As one of the “Magnificent Seven”, Apple's stock holds significance due to its influential market presence and consistent innovation, including its smartphone market share.