Apple shares reached a record high in anticipation of the fall launch of new products. As the data exchange Nasdaq, shares of American on Wednesday consumer electronics giant to break the mark of $ 100 apiece.
During the trading day, the value of Apple's stock reached $ 100.68 - an annual record for the company. Earlier this year, Apple held a breakdown of each share to seven securities.Given Apple's stock split, very close to the absolute record price of $ 705, fixed in September 2012 - the gap was less than one percent.
At the close of trading on Tuesday Nasdaq, Apple shares were worth $ 100.53. According to this indicator, Apple updated the historical record of $ 702.1 at the close of trading, also established in September 2012. Given the previous record of the split would have been $ 100.3 per share.
The increase in value of shares of Apple influenced the successful outcome of the last reporting quarter. Apple's revenue for the April-June rose by 6% to $ 37.4 billion and net income rose 12% to $ 7.75 billion.
And securities Apple grow amid expectations the presentation of new products - two iPhone models with larger screens and smart hours. Finally, influenced by the breakdown of shares and make them available to a wider range of investors.
Apple capitalization as of the close of trading on Thursday, is estimated at $ 593 billion. Company retains the title of most expensive companies in the world, ahead of the nearest competitor - the oil company Exxon Mobil - by about $ 170 billion.