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Apple Inc.’s stock plunged on October 29, 2021, propelling Microsoft Corp. to the top of the world’s stock market by market capitalization. At market close, Apple stood at about $2.46 trillion while Microsoft reached nearly $2.49 trillion. Apple had held the top position for more than a year.