According to Bloomberg, Apple is now the 8th most valuable brand in the world. Apple leaped up 9 spots to join the top 10 for the first time. Apple increased its value by 58% last year, and now has an estimated value of $33.492 billion.

Companies still ahead of Apple are Coca-Cola, IBM, Microsoft, Google, GE, McDonalds, and Intel. I don't know about you, but I think it's debatable whether IBM has a stronger brand than Apple.