PwC’s latest Global Top 100 report reveals a significant jump in the market cap of the world’s largest public companies. The top 100 companies now boast a combined market cap of $8,438 billion, driven by investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta contributed to 54% of the market cap growth, with Nvidia alone accounting for 20%. Other sectors besides tech, including consumer discretionary, communication services, and financials, also experienced significant growth.