Apple worth half a trillion dollars, nearly four times as much as Romania's GDP

Apple's value passed the USD 500 billion mark for the first in this morning's ( February 29 ) stock market trading. Although not the first company to pass the half trillion dollar milestone, Apple is currently the world's most valuable company. Microsoft, Intel, GE and Exxon have all passed the USD 500 billion point in the past, but are currently worth far less. This puts Apple's value at nearly four times Romania's GDP.

The company is also worth more than Poland, according to news service CNN. A March release is predicted for the latest iPad 3 and, and following the pattern now typical for Apple product launches, excitement and share prices are rising fast. Check hereto see other stuff Apple is worth more than. Liam Lever, liam@romania-insider.com