The latest edition of World’s Top 50 companies (based on market capitalization) has just been published. (see below) What do you make of it ? The world’s most valuable companies hold immense sway over the global economy, shaping everything from technology to consumer trends. As of May 2025, US listed companies like giants like Apple, Microsoft, & Nvidia are worth trillions of dollars, reflecting America’s long-standing leadership in innovation and capital markets. The #1 and #2. The two largest companies, MSFT & AAPL, have regularly swapped places as the world’s most valuable company over the past decade. Both companies are integrating AI into their product offerings and that has helped fuel their market cap growth in recent years. However with a US-initiated worldwide tariffs that