$.$ In $2018,$ Apple hit $$1$ trillion in market capitalization, a value that was much greater than Amazon's market cap despite Amazon having a much higher stock share price. In $2020,$ Apple was the first to hit $$2$ trillion. In $2022,$ Apple was again the first. They reached the $$3$ Trillion level of market capitalization.

Currently, Apple's market value is quite similar to Microsoft's. Despite this, Apple's share price is substantially less than Microsoft's share price.

A$)$ Based on your readings from the textbook, explain why this difference exists.

B$)$ Why do you believe investors are willing to pay more to invest in Microsoft when it is worth less than Apple