Large American companies: rating

It's no secret that the modern world economy largely depends on the state of American business. And this is not surprising, since the lion's share of companies and firms in the US are passing through billions of dollars and in many industries they ask (and sometimes even impudently dictate and impose) the rules of the game. Therefore, the article will consider the most serious American companies that have a direct impact not only on the business space of the States, but also on many other states of our planet.

Historical aspect

Before we start studying the leading corporations, it should be said that the titans of American business have existed for several decades, and some of the main players have been established in the 19th century and have been working successfully to this day, continuing to build up their financial power. This is largely due to the fact that at that time millions of people from all over the world moved to America in search of a better life, which eventually formed a colossal market for skilled labor and stimulated US companies to grow rapidly against the backdrop of high competition among workers.

Conditional rating

To date, there are many different lists of the largest corporations. Each of them is formed on the basis of various rules, however, the most respected rating is published by the world-famous Forbes magazine. Therefore, based on this publication, the following are the most influential American companies, among them:

• IBM.
• Chevron.
• Wal-Mart Stores.
• Johnson & Johnson.
• General Electric.
• Berkshire Hathaway.
• Microsoft.
• Exxon Mobil.
• Google.
• Apple.

This rating is based on the level of capitalization of each of these corporations. We will get to know them closer.

The first computer manufacturer

Nowadays, probably, there is no such person who would not know the company IBM, which is a real leader in the delivery of IT solutions, which help get rid of a whole range of problems. At the same time, the level of provision of services is considered a benchmark in this industry and remains consistently high. In particular, like many other American companies, IBM pays close attention to the recruitment of personnel, which allowed to form a huge capital at the level of almost 238 billion dollars.

The oil giant

Chevron is a true leader in oil production and refining. In addition, the company maintains a whole network of automobile fuel stations, and fully finances them. The structure of petroleum titanium also provides for the production of various chemicals. In addition, Chevron produces lubricants and special additives for the leading engine manufacturers on the planet. The corporation's capitalization is equal to 240.2 billion dollars.

Leading trading player

Studying large American companies, we can not ignore the brainchild of Sam Walton called Wal-Mart Stores. This corporation specializes in retail trade and was founded in 1962.

The company has more than 10,000 stores around the globe. At the same time, the format of the outlets is such that you can buy everything from needles to large items. The power of these hypermarkets has already been felt by many smaller firms, whose stores are forced to curtail their activities where the supermarkets of Wal-Mart Stores appear.

The brainchild of the Johnson brothers

Johnson & Johnson - one of those companies that is the fruit of the work of the whole family, or rather - two brothers. It was born in 1886 and since then has been developing confidently, having chosen for itself the priority areas of activity in the sale of medical equipment, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products. The company's capitalization level is 258.4 billion dollars.

Thomas Edison Company

"General Electric" was discovered by the legendary inventor in 1878 and began its very active activity with the release of the usual incandescent lamps. Today the company is engaged in the creation and sale of equipment for physicians, gas turbines, reactors, locomotives and others. In total, General Electric chose six main areas for its work, namely:

• Power engineering.
• To medicine.
• Transport.
• Aviation.
• Financial sector.
• Light engineering.

The company's wealth is 283.6 billion US dollars.

Active player

Berkshire Hathaway was originally a textile manufactory, which today under the strict guidance of Warren Buffett has become a giant. In the sphere of its influence there are assets of railway transport, confectionery enterprises, jewelry business and many other things. Capitalization of the company at the end of 2015 is 292.4 billion dollars.

The company of the richest man in the world

Microsoft - this is truly a brand that is familiar even to children. Indeed, it is thanks to him that modern youth plays various computer games and generally has the opportunity to use computers, since the corporation specializes in the production of software and other computer equipment. The cost of creating Bill Gates is 303.5 billion dollars.

Energy Monster

Exon Mobil with the level of the current capitalization of 395.4 billion dollars confidently entered the top three in America. The corporation is focused on the production and sale of various petrochemical products, including plastics and polyethylenes. In addition, the company owns or has impressive shares in enterprises engaged in the production of electrical energy. Exon Mobil is also involved in the development of new oil and gas fields to increase its income level.

Absolute Leader

The most famous American companies are solely headed by Apple Corporation. She chose the production of a variety of computer equipment, phones, tablets and many other similar accessories, which help a modern person to solve a large number of everyday tasks. In addition, the company has booked a great many projects and received a huge number of patents. The bitten apple (the company's logo) costs about $ 471.85 billion today. The amount, you must agree, is enormous.

The most expensive bank in the world

If you still do not know which bank is considered the most expensive, then eliminate this gap. The name of this financial institution is JPMorgan Chase. In September this year, the US bank by the level of capitalization was able to reach a confident first position not only in the United States of America, but also in the world, having surpassed by that indicator no less well-known Wells Fargo. In general, JPMorgan Chase is among the twenty largest companies of the world in terms of capital.

Manufacturer of Viagra

Pfizer is part of the cohort of the most famous pharmaceutical corporations of our planet. It was this enterprise that managed to invent the drug first for a successful and highly effective reduction of cholesterol in the human body. In order to understand how much this company is highly quoted in the US, it is worth pointing out that in 2004 its shares were included in the Dow Jones index (industrial index). The corporation's head office is located in New York, and the research center is in Groton (Connecticut).

Americans in the Russian Federation

Considering how US companies feel in Russia, it is important to note that their total revenue due to the introduction of sectoral sanctions in 2014 decreased slightly, and such a corporation as General Motors, which was previously consistently on the list of leading foreign companies operating in Russia, And did drop out of the rating, as it completely stopped its business in Russia.

As for those corporations that still work in Russia, the following giants are among them:

• PepsiCo is a food concern that entered the Russian market back in 1974 when it opened its first factory in Novorossiysk.
• Procter & Gamble.
• Mars.
• Apple.
• McDonald's.
• Cargill.
• Mondelez International.
• Ford Motor.
• Johnson & Johnson.

It is these American companies that continue to promote their products on the Russian market even today, despite certain economic and political difficulties in doing business. What will the future show us?