Latest Record Results Show Apple a Bigger Global Power Than Most Nations

The tech behemoth is a multibillion-dollar ecosystem with more influence and clout than most countries, says Zachary Karabell.

Published Apr. 25 2012 4:45AM EDT

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Yet again, Apple announced record sales and earnings. Yet again, its “Jobs report” stood in stark contrast to the monthly official jobs report. For the past four years, as the U.S.

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Latest Record Results Show Apple a Bigger Global Power Than Most Nations

The tech behemoth is a multibillion-dollar ecosystem with more influence and clout than most countries, says Zachary Karabell.

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Zachary Karabell