Started in the garage of co-founder Steve Jobs in 1976, Apple has changed how consumers connect with one another and how businesses conduct daily commerce.
Apple became the first $1 trillion publicly listed U.S. company on on August 2, crowning a decade-long rise fuelled by its ubiquitous iPhone that transformed it from a niche player in personal computers into a global powerhouse spanning entertainment and communications.
The tech company’s stock jumped 2.8% to as high as $207.05, bringing its gain to about 9% since July 31 when it reported June-quarter results above expectations and said it bought back $20 billion of its own shares.
