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Labor exec named in 'sex-for-repatriation' denies accusation

19-Jun-13, 10:54 AM | InterAksyon.com

Party-list solons could be swing votes in race for House minority leader

19-Jun-13, 4:58 PM | Lira Dalangin-Fernandez, InterAksyon.com

Plastics manufacturers cut down production amid ban

19-Jun-13, 8:52 AM | Ben Arnold O. De Vera, InterAksyon.com

RED ON BLACK | Knee-jerk resort to coal ignores climate signs for quick energy fix

19-Jun-13, 11:02 AM | Red Constantino, Special to InterAksyon.com

Philippines bags first Cannes Mobile Grand Prix for Smart TXTBKS campaign

19-Jun-13, 10:13 AM | J.M. Tuazon, InterAksyon.com

Apple unseats Microsoft as most valuable company ever

By: Agence France-Presse
August 21, 2012 12:23 AM

InterAksyon.com
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NEW YORK -- Apple on Monday dethroned longtime rival Microsoft as the most valuable company in history based on the value of its stock, which climbed to approximately $622 billion.

Apple's stock began a steady climb late last week and hit a new high of $664 a share during Monday trade on the Nasdaq exchange amid rumors the tech giant is poised to release new versions of iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices.

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