Apple shares close at record in latest sign of big tech’s dominance

Apple shares close at record in latest sign of big tech’s dominance
Apple CEO Tim Cook stands next to the new Apple Vision Pro headset. (Image: Getty)
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By Ryan Vlastelica (Bloomberg) -- Apple shares ended at their first all-time high in more than a year on Monday (US time), in the latest sign of how big tech has reclaimed its leadership mantle.Shares rose 1.6% to end the session at US$183.79 (NZ$300). This is Apple’s first closing high since January 2022, though it hit an intraday record after it unveiled its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset last week. The day’s gain brings Apple’s 2023 advance above 41%, compared with the 35% gain of the Nasdaq 100 Index. The...

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