š U.S. Big Tech Long-Term Boom (2000ā2024) and Q1 2025 Slump

The collective market capitalization of the āMagnificent Sevenā tech giantsāApple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Teslaāsoared 15.4x (26% CAGR) from $1.1 trillion in 2012 to a peak of $17.6 trillion by the end of 2024. However, in Q1 2025, their combined market cap declined to $15.0 trillion, the lowest level since September 10, 2024. The group lost $2.63 trillion in value, with Tesla, Nvidia, and Alphabet leading the downturn.
Market Capitalization of the Magnificent Seven (March 31, 2025):
ā¢ Apple ā $3.34T: Maintains dominance in consumer electronics and services, benefiting from strong brand loyalty.
ā¢ Microsoft ā $2.79T: A leader in software, cloud computing, and AI, fueled by strategic acquisitions.
ā¢ Nvidia ā $2.64T: Continues to set the pace in GPUs and AI innovation.
ā¢ Amazon ā $2.02T: Leads in e-commerce, cloud (AWS), and digital streaming.
ā¢ Alphabet (Google) ā $1.90T: A powerhouse in digital advertising, search, and cloud technology.
ā¢ Meta (Facebook) ā $1.46T: Remains influential in social media and digital advertising.
ā¢ Tesla ā $0.83T: Faces challenges in EV and renewable energy markets.
Market Capitalization Growth (2018ā2024):
ā¢ NVIDIA: 40.4x
ā¢ Tesla: 22.6x
ā¢ Apple: 5.1x
ā¢ Microsoft: 4.0x
ā¢ Meta: 4.0x
ā¢ Alphabet: 3.2x
ā¢ Amazon: 3.1x
Market Cap Decline in Q1 2025:
ā¢ Tesla: -35.7% (-$460B)
ā¢ Nvidia: -19.6% (-$640B)
ā¢ Alphabet: -18.3% (-$430B)
ā¢ Amazon: -12.6% (-$290B)
ā¢ Apple: -11.9% (-$450B)
ā¢ Microsoft: -10.9% (-$340B)
ā¢ Meta: -1.2% (-$20B)