Did You Know #27

What is the most valuable company?

Based on market capitalization (as of Apr 4, 2013), Exxon Mobil Corporation is the most valuable corporation at $410 billion.  The top ten companies are:

1. Exxon Mobil - $410 billion
2. Apple - $405.6 billion
3. Google - $264.9 billion
4. Berkshire Hathaway - $258.1 billion
5. Wal-Mart Stores - $254.2 billion
6. General Electric - $241.2 billion
7. Microsoft Corporation - $240.4 billion
8. International Business Machines: $240.3 billion
9. PetroChina: $236.9 billion
10. Chevron - $230.5 billion

Nine of the top ten are based in the United States while one, PetroChina, is based in China. Four are tech, three energy, and one each are retail, diversified, and a holding company.