"A lot has changed in 20 years, including the biggest drivers of U.S. economic activity. For example, to kick off 2006, industrial bellwether General Electric and energy stalwart ExxonMobil were the two largest publicly traded companies in the country in terms of market cap, valued at $370 billion and $349 billion, respectively. Things are much different in 2026, and technology companies -- particularly those at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) -- top the charts. In fact, of the world's 10 most valuable companies (as of this writing), nine are arguably leaders in the field of AI."
"Only four companies have earned membership in the ultra-exclusive $3 trillion club, and each is a powerhouse in its respective field. AI chipmaker Nvidia heads the list at $4.5 trillion (as of this writing), while search leader Alphabet recently vaulted into the No. 2 position at $3.9 trillion. iPhone maker Apple slipped to No. 3 with $3.8 trillion, while software and cloud provider Microsoft comes in at No. 4 with $3.5 trillion. Yet, their positions on the list will likely change over the next several years, and a new batch of triple trillionaires will likely join the fold. I predict that Meta Platforms and Broadcom -- each worth roughly $1.6 trillion -- will make the grade, joining the $3 trillion club by the end of 2027."
Technology companies, especially those leading in artificial intelligence, dominate the global market in 2026, replacing industrial and energy giants from 2006. Four companies currently exceed $3 trillion in market capitalization: Nvidia at $4.5 trillion, Alphabet at $3.9 trillion, Apple at $3.8 trillion, and Microsoft at $3.5 trillion. Market rankings are expected to shift over the coming years as AI continues to drive value creation. Meta Platforms and Broadcom, each valued at about $1.6 trillion, are forecast to join the $3 trillion club by the end of 2027. Meta has developed advanced AI capabilities including Llama models and improved recommendation algorithms.
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