Investors recognise Microsoft Corp.’s superior growth and lower China risk, the software behemoth is closing the gap with Apple Inc. in the stock market. The shares of the Redmond, Washington-based Corporation outpaced those of the iPhone manufacturer, putting its market worth closer to that of Apple, which is at the centre of a resurgence in tensions with China. Although there are still hundreds of billions of dollars separating the two businesses, Microsoft’s leadership in industries like cloud computing and artificial intelligence make it more appealing to investors.
