'Forbes' Ranks the World's Most Valuable Brands in 2016

Although Apple posted less-than-desirable revenue growth last month, the Cupertino tech giant stills tops Forbes list as the world's most valuable brand, with a value of $154.1 billion USD, 87% more than second-ranked Google. Even with earnings falling short of its projections, Apple will surely make up the ground later this year when it's expected to release the iPhone 7. Google leapfrogged Microsoft this year, while also closing the gap on Apple with its brand value up 26% ($82.5 billion USD) ...