From MSNBC:

Now that Apple has once again passed Google in market value, can the consumer-electronics maker maintain its lead?

While Apple’s capitalization has risen above that of Google for short bursts in the past, it has remained higher since July 22. As of Aug. 11, Apple was worth $145.87 billion, compared with Google’s $143.40 billion. This could be a momentary shift in Wall Street’s whims — like when Cisco Systems briefly surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company in 2000.

More likely, Apple has more solidly unseated Google as tech’s No. 2 powerhouse and is now on track to one day challenge Microsoft for the crown. While both Apple and Google are likely to remain highly valuable in the coming years, there’s reason to believe that Apple may outshine Google in the eyes of investors.

A couple of pieces I wrote ages ago:

- Google is 21st Century’s Monopoly
- Will Google Surpass MSFT’s Value by 2010?
- Will Google Become World’s First Trillion Dollar Market Cap Company?

Maybe I should look into Apple’s odds?

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