A visualization of Apple's market cap and cash [infographic]

. Apple reported a monster first quarter last Tuesday that sent the company's stock skyrocketing over the past week. Apple's holiday quarter was the most profitable quarter ever reported by a technology company, and the second most profitable quarter reported by any U.S. firm. With a market capitalization that now sits in excess of $420 billion, Apple is currently the most valuable company in the world, and with more than $97.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of calendar 2011, Apple has amassed an unbelievable war chest that is unrivaled among its competitors.


Boy Genius Report, A visualization of Apple's market cap and cash [infographic]