US President Donald Trump has been targeting Apple Inc. repeatedly, affecting its stock performance as other major tech companies have recovered in recent months. In May, Apple was the world’s largest company, but it dropped to third place behind Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp., mainly due to negative sentiments surrounding CEO Tim Cook. The situation highlights the impact of public criticism on big tech giants’ market value.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-22/trump-s-little-problem-with-tim-cook-is-a-big-one-for-apple