Microsoft is closing in on Apple in the stock market thanks to its robust growth and lower China-related risks.
Microsoft's market cap, while smaller than Apple's $3.1 trillion, is narrowing the gap, hovering around $2.4 trillion.
Wall Street favors Microsoft over Apple, with a stronger consensus rating and concerns over Apple's negative sales growth in recent quarters.
Apple faces challenges from emerging trends like generative AI and potential competition, while Microsoft's consistency and growth outlook provide an edge.