The valuation of semiconductor companyNVIDIA Corporation(NASDAQ:NVDA) has surged from $1 trillion in May 2023 to more than $3 trillion in June 2024.

As Nvidia cements its place in history as the most valuable company in the world as of June 18, here's a look at how the company stacks up against Apple for retail investors.

What Happened:Nvidia posted strong first-quarter financial results and guidance. A recent stock split has further fueled excitement around the company, making whole shares more accessible to a larger number of investors.

Nvidia had been nearing the market capitalizations ofApple Inc(NASDAQ:AAPL) and...