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Global Top 100 by Market Capitalization
Top 100 US Companies by Market Capitalization
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Top 100 US companies by market capitalization
Top 100 US companies by market capitalization (as of 2026/3/30) Ranking Company Ticker Market Cap. 1 NVIDIA NVDA 4.07T 2 Apple AAPL 3.66T 3 Alphabet (Google) GOOG 3.31T 4 Microsoft MSFT 2.65T 5 Amazon AMZN 2.14T 6 Broadcom AVGO 1.43T 7 Tesla TSLA 1.36T 8 Meta Platforms (Facebook) META 1.33T 9 Berkshire Hathaway BRK-B 1.01T…
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Global top 100 companies by market capitalization as of 2025/12/23
The table below presents the top 100 global companies by market capitalization. Please click on the links to access articles for each company. I will continuously update the articles for each company in the list. The global top 100 companies by market capitalization (as of 2025/12/23) Rank Company ticker 1 NVIDIA NVDA 2 Apple AAPL…
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Citigroup – FY25Q4 results
Citigroup Inc. 2025Q4 Earnings Summary Citigroup reported a solid finish to 2025, with growth across all major businesses and continued progress on its organizational transformation. Financial Performance Highlights Business Segment Results Expenses and Capital CEO Commentary CEO Jane Fraser noted that 2025 was a pivotal year for Citi’s transformation. She highlighted that the bank met…
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Citigroup – History and Competitions
The History of Citigroup: Key Stages 1. City Bank of New York (1812-1864) The bank was founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York, primarily to serve the merchants of New York City. During this early era, it played a vital role in financing the war effort during the War of 1812 and…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific – FY25Q4 results
Thermo Fisher 2025 Q4 & Full Year Financial Analysis Thermo Fisher delivered a strong finish to 2025, with revenue and earnings exceeding expectations despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop. This performance underscores the company’s leadership and its ability to navigate cyclical fluctuations in the life sciences industry. 1. Financial Highlights: Accelerating Growth 2. Segment Performance Analysis…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific – History and Competitions
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s history is a definitive narrative of strategic mergers and aggressive acquisitions, transforming two separate entities into the world’s leader in serving science. Here is the evolution of the company broken down into key stages: 1. The Foundation: Two Industry Pillars (1900s – 2005) Before the 2006 merger, Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific…
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Novo Nordisk – FY25 results
Novo Nordisk 2025 Annual Report Summary Strategic Transformation and Organizational Adjustment 2025 marked a period of profound transformation for Novo Nordisk. In response to unprecedented demand in the obesity treatment market, the company refocused its strategic priorities on obesity, diabetes and their related complications, as well as rare diseases including rare blood and endocrine disorders.…
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Novo Nordisk – History and Competitions
Novo Nordisk has evolved through four major stages, transforming from two rival Danish laboratories into a global leader in metabolic health. 1. The Rivalry Era (1923–1988) The company’s roots lie in the discovery of insulin and a long-standing competition between two entities. 2. The Merger and Consolidation (1989–1999) To compete on a global scale, the…
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Siemens – FY26Q1 results
Here is the summary of the Siemens AG Q1 FY2026 earnings release (for the period ending December 31, 2025): Financial Performance Highlights Segment Analysis Business Segment Revenue Profit Margin Key Drivers Digital Industries €4.8 billion 18.5% Strong software growth offset by challenges in automation hardware. Smart Infrastructure €5.3 billion 17.2% Record margins driven by data…
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Siemens – History and Competitions
Siemens History: A Journey from Telegraphy to Digital Industry The history of Siemens spans over 175 years, evolving from a small Berlin workshop into a global powerhouse in electronics, energy, and industrial automation. Its trajectory can be divided into four defining eras: 1. The Era of Telegraphy and Innovation (1847–1890) In 1847, Werner von Siemens…
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Lam Research – 2025Q4 results
The following summary is based on the Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) 10-Q filing for the fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2025, filed on January 29, 2026. Financial Performance Highlights Lam Research reported a strong quarter with revenue reaching $4.30 billion, representing a 14.5% increase compared to $3.76 billion in the same quarter of the previous…
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Lam Research – History and Competitions
1. Foundation and Etch Leadership (1980–1989) This era established Lam Research as a pioneer in the plasma etch market. 2. Global Expansion and Deposition Entry (1990–2000) Lam expanded its global footprint and diversified its technology portfolio beyond etching. 3. Strategic Consolidation and Transformation (2001–2012) This period saw Lam transform into a comprehensive equipment supplier through…
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Abbott FY25 results
Abbott 2025 Full-Year and Q4 Financial Results Summary Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance Q4 2025 Performance Highlights Key Business Segment Performance (Q4 Organic Growth) Strategic Highlights & Innovations 2026 Guidance Five-Year Financial Ratio Analysis (2021-2025) Based on Abbott’s annual reports and the latest 2025 earnings release, here is the summary of the core financial ratios for…
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Abbott – History and Competitions
Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and has a history spanning over 135 years. Its development can be divided into the following key stages: Phase 1: Founding and the Alkaloidal Revolution (1888-1915) Core Products: Alkaloidal granules (precisely dosed active plant extracts). Core Strategy: Scientific Standardization. Moving away from unstable liquid medicines to provide doctors with…
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Shopify – FY25Q4 results
Shopify Q4 2025 Financial Analysis Item (Unit: USD millions) 2025 Q4 % of Total Rev YoY 2025 Full Year % of Total Rev YoY Total Revenue 3,101 100.0% +23.2% 9,835 100.0% +22.8% Subscription Solutions 781 25.2% +22.0% 2,686 27.3% +23.5% Merchant Solutions 2,320 74.8% +23.5% 7,149 72.7% +22.6% Gross Profit 1,601 51.6% +23.2% 5,065 51.5%…
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Shopify – History and Competitions
1. Founding and Early Stage (2004-2008): From Snowboards to Software Core Technology: Built on Ruby on Rails (Tobias Lütke was a core contributor). Invention of Liquid, a flexible open-source template language that allowed for high customizability of web storefronts. Core Strategy: Problem-Solution Fit. Pivoting from selling snowboards to providing a lightweight, developer-friendly alternative to the…
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T-Mobile – FY25Q4 results
Based on the T-Mobile US (TMUS) Q4 2025 earnings release, here are the key highlights: Financial Performance Key Operational Metrics Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns 2026 Guidance Here is a 5-year financial ratio analysis for T-Mobile US (TMUS), reflecting the company’s transition from the heavy integration phase of the Sprint merger to its current status…
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T-Mobile – History and Competitions
Here is the history of T-Mobile US broken down into its key evolutionary stages: Phase 1: The VoiceStream Era (1994–2001) Before it was T-Mobile, the company operated as VoiceStream Wireless, a subsidiary of Western Wireless. Core Technology: GSM (Global System for Mobile). While most U.S. carriers (Verizon/Sprint) chose CDMA, VoiceStream adopted the European GSM standard.…
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McDonald’s – FY25 results
McDonald’s FY25 Income Statement In millions, except per share data Item Q4 2025 Q4 2024 yoy % of Total Rev (2025 Q4) Revenues from franchised restaurants 4311 3958 9% 61.5% Sales by Company-owned restaurants 2536 2310 10% 36.2% Other revenues 162 120 35% 2.3% Total Revenues 7009 6388 10% 100.0% Total operating costs and expenses…
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McDonald’s – History and Competitions
Certainly! Here is the history of McDonald’s, divided into key developmental stages: 1. The Founding and the Speedee Service System (1940-1954) The story began with brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. 2. The Ray Kroc Era and National Expansion (1954-1961) Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, visited the brothers and was stunned…
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L’Oreal FY25 results
L’Oréal 2025 Annual Results: Key Highlights & Analysis Financial Summary Division & Region Performance Strategic Analysis 1. Resilience Through Premiumization Despite a volatile macro environment, L’Oréal’s focus on “Luxury” and “Dermatological” segments paid off. Fragrances, in particular, acted as a powerful growth engine, proving that consumers are still willing to spend on high-value, “treat-yourself” categories.…
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L’Oreal – History and Competitions
L’Oreal’s history can be divided into several key stages, evolving from a small lab founded by a chemist into the world’s largest cosmetics group: 1909-1956: Foundation and Innovation The origins of L’Oreal are deeply rooted in scientific research. Core Products: Auréole (safe hair dye), Dop shampoo, Ambre Solaire (pioneering sunscreen). Core Strategy: R&D-driven and mass…