Given the key differences between the NYSE and NASDAQ one would imagine that the most expensive stocks on the market judged on the basis of absolute price would belong to the former given its structure to work with the big brands. However, in recent times some of the well-known technology players have also risen to the top of the list of most expensive stocks given their market dominance and extra ordinary innovation. Finance pros and stock market experts will argue that absolute price is not the right way to determine the list of most expensive stocks. While this is correct it is also true that the human mind seeks simplicity so we couldn't help compiling this list on the basis on absolute price. Here's a look at five of the most expensive stocks trading on the NYSE and NASDAQ.