Southwest Airlines Co. is a top American airline founded on March 15, 1967. Its current net worth is $21.73Bn, meaning its value exceeds that of some of its major competitors, including American Airlines ($8.44Bn), Delta Airlines Inc. ($19.84Bn), and Alaska Airlines ($5.5Bn). In addition, Southwest has often been recognized as one of the best places …
Home Depot deals mainly in the home improvement and do-it-yourself industry, but what is now the world’s largest players in the home improvement industry had humble beginnings – as all big things do. The company would never have existed was it not for the founders being fired from their old company Handy Dan, but that …
ADT Inc. is a prestigious American security company established over a century ago. It provides homeowners and businesses with smart alarm systems to protect them against burglars, fires, and other hazards. As of this writing, ADT is valued at $6.64Bn and is the largest security provider in the United States. Like brands such as Alibaba …
Hardly anyone is unfamiliar with the McDonald’s name or its iconic double-arched “M” logo, but the company was revolutionary when it first entered the fast food scene. However, one of the secrets of McDonald’s success has been constant innovation and the ability to change as the market it was serving changed. McDonald’s has constantly heard …
In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton could never have fully comprehended his impact on the world. He is the creator of the sticky, caramel-like liquid that, 130 years later, we still know and love as Coca-Cola. Back then, a glass of Coke sold for five cents. Only nine glasses of Coca-Cola were sold in the first …
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With almost a century of experience, Caterpillar is currently the world’s leading mining and construction equipment manufacturer. It has also branched out into other services, including financial solutions, insurance, and brand licensing. As of this writing, Caterpillar’s net worth sits at $101.32B. So, I can boldly say that it has a long way to go …
Founded in the early 1960s, Target is the 7th largest retailer in the United States as of this writing, selling a large assortment of quality products, including electronics, household supplies, and furniture. It stacks well against other companies, such as Walmart, The Home Depot, and Amazon.com. Additionally, Target has gained a reputation for providing awesome …
Beyond Meat is a plant-based meat substitute processor based in the United States. As of this writing, it has a market capitalization of 1.56Bn, which is less than that of some of its major competitors, including Impossible Foods and Cargill. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t underestimate this promising brand because it has achieved so much, despite being …
With 120+ years of experience, Massachusetts-based General Electric (GE) is a global leader in providing renewable energy, power, aviation, and healthcare products and services. It has been on my list of the globe’s top companies for a long time, owing to its admirable capability to reinvent itself and deliver precisely what its customers need. I’m …
At this point, Costco Wholesale is such a well-known name that they don’t even need to advertise anymore – and with good reason. Having been one of the biggest retailers in the US, with hundreds of warehouse locations in over fifty states, there’s no denying its growth. While the company makes billions every year, it …
