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NVIDIA topped list of world's Largest companies

Apple launched its first foldable iPhone and the Fable 5.2+ model was released.

77% certain
lead market 77%next 22%1 venuesettles Sat 31 Oct4 markets behind this

NVIDIA finished October as the world's biggest company, topping the list of the Largest firms. Apple introduced its first foldable iPhone on October 31, expanding its product lineup. The next-generation Fable 5.2+ model also launched on that date, adding a new AI offering. Google's expected Gemini Pro model was not released, with the company postponing the rollout.

The list identified NVIDIA as the Largest company at the end of October.

Apple released its first foldable iPhone on October 31. The development was confirmed on Sunday, 1 November.

The next-generation Fable 5.2+ model was released by October 31. The launch introduced a new version in the Fable series. The release was verified on Sunday, 1 November.

Google did not release the Gemini Pro model by October 31. The company postponed the model's launch to a later date.

Analysis

NVIDIA's position at the top of the global company rankings underscores the accelerating demand for AI-focused hardware, suggesting that firms centered on graphics and data-center chips are gaining economic weight relative to traditional consumer and internet firms.

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Largest Company end of October 2026?: NVIDIA, 90% settles Sunday, 1 November 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Next Fable Model (5.2+) released by October 31, 2026?: Yes, 77% settles Saturday, 31 October 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Will Apple release a foldable iPhone by October 31?: Yes, 100% settles Saturday, 31 October 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Will the next Google Gemini Pro model be released by October 31, 2026?: No, 98% settles Sunday, 1 November 2026 · polymarket · see the market
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