Will Apple be the third-largest company in the world by market cap on April 30?

Analysis

Alphabet's strong 3.29% daily gains driven by AI advancements in Google Cloud and search are likely to continue outpacing Apple's 0.41% gain. Apple's market moves will be heavily influenced by Q1 earnings and product announcements, with fluctuations in iPhone sales and supply chain stability as key factors. While Apple's services segment growth is noteworthy, Alphabet's current momentum gives it a higher probability of maintaining its position. The April earnings season may trigger some re-ranking, but without specific data showing Apple closing the gap, Alphabet's continued AI focus positions it to hold the third spot.