eBay Inc.
One
of the first items sold on eBay was a broken laser pointer for $14.83. The most
expensive item ever bought and sold on eBay was a Gulfstream Jet for
approximately $4.9 million. It is estimated that eBay users world-wide trade
more than $1,839 worth of goods every second.
Schlumberger Ltd
Schlumberger
is the world's largest oilfield services company. Schlumberger employs over
100,000 people of more than 140 nationalities. Schlumberger crew left the rig
earlier on the same day of the Gulf Deepwater Explosion caused by BP in 2010.
Johnson & Johnson
Some
of Johnson & Johnson's most well-known products include Band-Aids,
Neutrogena, and Tylenol. In 1888, Johnson & Johnson invented the first
commercial first aid kits, and then primarily used for treating injured
railroad workers. The first mass produced dental floss products are developed
by Johnson & Johnson and sold to the public in 1898.
Laboratory Corp
Lab
Corp traces its origin as a laboratory owned by Revlon. Lab Corp operates one
of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the world. Lab Corp's most
commonly requested tests include bloodwork, urine analysis, and HIV tests.
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly
Clark is most recognized for its innovation in its Pull-Ups diapers. Kimberly
Clark's profits are largely affected by the fluctuations in lumber and fuel
prices. Kimberly Clark's major brands are "Kleenex" and
"Huggies".
Wells Fargo
Wells
Fargo was the only bank in the US to be rated AAA by S&P in 2007. Wells
Fargo was the first bank to introduce online personal banking accounts on the
web in 1995. Wells Fargo was founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo to
provide express banking services in California.
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil
is a direct descendant of the Standard Oil Company owned by the Rockefeller
family during the late 1800s. The oil used to fuel the Wright Brothers' first
flight was a product of the founding company of ExxonMobil. Inspired by the
company's tiger mascot, ExxonMobil currently donates $1 million a year to a
Save The Tiger Fund.
L-3 Communications
L-3
provides network communication for satellites, ships and airports. L-3 is named
for Frank Lanza, Robert LaPenta, and Lehman Brothers. L-3 increased its
revenues for over 13 consecutive years.
Intl Bus. Machines
IBM
holds more patents than any other US based Technology Company. IBM employees have
garnered five Nobel Prizes. IBM engineer developed the Universal Product Code
(or barcode) in 1973.
Time Warner
In
1976 to 1984, the Atari video game company accounted for more than a third of
Time Warner's revenue. During the AOL and Time Warner merger, the decision was
criticized as one of the worst business moves of the decade. Time Warner is the
world's second largest entertainment company in terms of revenue-- right behind
Disney.
The Gap Inc.
Gap's
two biggest brands are Gap and Old Navy, with Old Navy slightly larger than Gap
in sales. Gap is the largest specialty apparel retailer in the US and the
second largest in the world. Gap is named for the "Generation Gap"
targeting younger generations.
Hewlett-Packard
Bill
Hewlett and Dave Packard tossed the coin to decide whose name will appear first
in the company name. HP was founded in a garage nearby Palo Alto with $538 seed
money in 1939. Business Week picked HP as the world's 11th most valuable brand.
Bank of New York
Bank
of New York is the oldest banking corporation in the US tracing its origins to
Alexander Hamilton, American Founding Father. Bank of New York is the master
custodian for the TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) funds. Bank of New York
headquarter is on 1 Wall Street, entrance to Wall Street in New York.
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft
IPO in 986 and its subsequent rise in stock price made 4 billionaires and
12,000 millionaires. Microsoft stock had the total of nine stock splits since
its IPO in 1986. In China, 90% of all Windows operating systems are pirated.
Newmont Mining
Newmont
Mining is the world's second largest gold producer. 12% rise in gold prices in
2009 helped Newmont's revenues increase by 26%. Newmont Mining is the only gold
company in S&P 500 index.
Wynn Resorts
Wynn
was founded by Steve Wynn, a former CEO of Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas. Almost
70% of Wynn's revenue comes from its Macau casinos. Wynn Resorts is
headquartered in Paradise, Nevada.
Nike Inc.
Nike
Inc. takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. The well-known
Nike "swoosh" was first used in 1971 on a soccer shoe. Nike has
earned two Emmy Awards for their commercials, one in the 1990s and the other in
2002.
McDonald’s Corp
McDonald’s
is the world's largest chain of fast food restaurants, serving more than
58million customers daily.
McDonald’s
corporation's primary revenues come from the rents and royalties paid by the
franchises. McDonald’s has increased shareholder dividends for 25 consecutive
years.
Tyson Foods
Tyson
Foods is the largest exporter of US beef. Tyson's biggest customer is Wal-Mart
Stores. Every week, Tyson slaughters and packages over 40 million chickens,
170,000 cattle and 350,000 pigs.
