Companies IV

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.