Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) hit 52-week highs on Wednesday, rising 5%, 6% and 7% respectively, as a Democratic midterm election sweep and earnings momentum lifted sentiment. Apple reached an all-time high of $354.5, with its market capitalization passing $5 trillion, as investors anticipated stronger device demand; Bernstein raised its price target to $380 from $370. Microsoft hit a record $559.15 after fiscal first-quarter 2027 results beat expectations, with revenue up 19% to $92.28 billion and Azure growing 48% to $33.17 billion. AMC rose to $3.56 after record results for the second straight quarter, with Q3 revenue up 31.6% to $1.71 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 183.7% to $347.5 million. So far this year, the three stocks have gained between 14% and 125%.
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▲ Likely positiveApple Inc.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 349.62 |
| Change that session | +5.34% |
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▲ Likely positiveMicrosoft
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Systems Software |
| Market cap | $3.9T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 556.03 |
| Change that session | +6.73% |
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