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The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 8:53am On Aug 11, 2014
No. 7. Berkshire
Berkshire Hathaway, a company based around a diverse range of business ventures, comes in
seventh on the list with a net worth of $143.7
billion. Initially built off textile manufacturing, the company expanded is business to include
insurance services, utilities and energy, clothing manufacturers, financial groups and more.
Notable holdings of the company include GEICO and Fruit of the Loom.

No.6. General Electric

General Electric is arguably the most diverse
company on the list, with a substantial net worth of $147.3 billion. GE’s business involves in aircraft engines, wind turbines, nuclear power, oil, gas, appliances, and telecommunications.
The company is the 12th largest military defense contractor in the US and even expanded into the entertainment business, boasting over 50% ownership of NBC.

No.5. Apple
The mark that Apple has left on the world is
obvious and nothing short of legendary. Created by the now deceased Steve Jobs, the company revolutionized modern technology with their innovative ideas and creativity. Products such as the iPhone and iPod have completely changed the cell phone and music industry, and have helped them achieve a net worth of $147.3 billion.
Apple always has something new and surprising up their sleeve, so who knows what’s coming next.

No.4. Toyota

The most successful automobile company in the world Toyota comes in fourth on the list with a net worth of $236 billion.
Toyota’s success is attributed to it being able to provide a diverse range of high quality vehicles at affordable prices.
Their fuel-efficient cars, most notably the Prius, have set a high bar for other car manufacturers to provide environmentally friendly vehicles.

No.3. Chevron

Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:13am On Aug 11, 2014
continuation...
No.3. Chevron
The second largest oil company in the world comes in third on the list with a net worth of $273.6 billion.
Over the years, Chevron has merged with several other large oil companies and this has surely aided in its growth.
The most significant aspect of the company’s success is the ownership of the largest oil field on the planet in Ghawar, Saudi Arabia.

No.2. Walmart
The retail monster known as Walmart comes in
second with a net worth of $446.95 billion.
Walmart’s rapid expansion began in the 1980’s and it has dominated the industry ever since, with over 8,500 stores in 15 different countries.
Selling everything from toys to common household supplies, Walmart is the undisputed retail king and is here to stay.

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No.1. Exxon Mobil
No surprise here, the the world’s largest oil
company takes the top spot, with a net-worth
coming in at an astounding $486.6 billion.
Although the company has come under fire for its insensitivity towards the environment, this criticism has not stopped it from becoming a gasoline powerhouse.
Many don’t know that this company was formed in the early 1970’s from a merger of
three smaller companies that originated in the
1880’s.

Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:19am On Aug 11, 2014
can you guess?
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by purplesummer(f): 9:23am On Aug 11, 2014
fun4: can you guess?
Microsoft?
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:24am On Aug 11, 2014
do you also think that shell is no.1
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:26am On Aug 11, 2014
purplesummer:
Microsoft?
hehehhehhehehe I thought as much that someone would go for Microsoft. Buh sorry neither MS.
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by McWhillion(m): 9:35am On Aug 11, 2014
maybe ExxonMobil

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Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by deeobserver209(m): 9:39am On Aug 11, 2014
ExxonMobil is the richest company in the world. Exxon has a networth of $486.429 Billion.

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Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:46am On Aug 11, 2014
yes you are correct EXXON MOBIL IS NO.1.
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by fun4: 9:53am On Aug 11, 2014
so where do we place microsoft
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by Masta01(m): 11:34am On Aug 11, 2014
and where is dangote
Re: The 7 Richest Compaanies In The World by Dymaco(m): 7:48am On Aug 12, 2014
One day

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