Apple tops Saudi Aramco as world`s most valuable company
(World News Science)

Apple Inc became the world`s most valuable company with its market value overtaking Saudi Aramco in the wake of better-than-expected earnings. Apple jumped 10% on Friday, ending the day with a record market capitalization of $1.817 trillion. It`s the first time the company`s valuation has surpassed that of Saudi Arabia`s national oil company, which made its market debut in Riyadh in December, and is valued at $1.76 trillion. Before that, Apple had vied with Microsoft Corp. for the title of the U.S.`s largest public company. The dethroning of Aramco comes after a tumultuous period for the Saudi company. Its initial public offering fell short of Crown Price Mohammed bin Salman`s expectations....