Nvidia and Apple are predicted to be the most likely stocks to reach $8 trillion market caps by the end of the decade. Alphabet also holds two spots on the list due to its two share classes. Microsoft’s path to $8 trillion relies on a sustained AI boom. The top seven stocks currently have a combined market cap over $21 trillion.

Nvidia is seen as the easiest pick to join the $8 trillion club within the next five years, with a current market cap of $4.3 trillion. Apple’s market cap has already surpassed $4 trillion, and a sustained iPhone upgrade cycle could help it reach $8 trillion by 2030. Alphabet, with a market cap of around $3.8 trillion, is driven by its Google Cloud and AI demand.

Microsoft, with a market cap of $3.6 trillion, could reach $8 trillion through the AI boom and potential in quantum computing. The company’s Azure cloud platform and agentic AI present significant opportunities for growth. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team has identified 10 stocks with potential for significant returns, excluding Apple.

Alphabet takes the No. 3 and No. 4 spots on the list due to its two share classes, with a market cap of around $3.8 trillion. Google Cloud is a key driver for Alphabet’s growth, alongside potential from Waymo and Google Quantum AI. The company’s advertising revenue and profits from various apps are also expected to increase significantly.

Consider joining Stock Advisor to access the latest top 10 stock list for potential high returns.Keith Speights has positions in Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft, and The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool also recommends specific options related to Microsoft.

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