Apple shares climb to put it within touching distance of $3tn value

iPhone maker's shares rose to $189.90, their highest price ever, leaving Apple's stock market value at $2.97tn at close of business

Apple came within a hairsbreadth of ending Wednesday's session with a market capitalisation above $3tn. File picture: Apple

Apple's shares climbed traded at a new record high, and was on the cusp of ending the session for the first time with a market capitalisation above $3tn. 

The iPhone maker's shares rose as much as 1% to $189.90, their highest ever. Apple's stock market value stood at $2.97tn (€2.72).