Brand Finance Global 500 2025: Apple Leads as Most Valuable, Highlighting Wealth Inequality in Tech

In a stark display of wealth concentration, the Brand Finance Global 500 2025 has named Apple as the world’s most valuable brand, with a valuation towering at USD574.5 billion. This comes amid growing concerns over wealth inequality and the immense power held by tech giants. While Apple and Microsoft dominate the rankings, NVIDIA's entry into the top ten at a time of increasing scrutiny over the tech sector’s impact on society raises questions about the sustainability of such concentrated wealth and influence.