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SHOCKING SURGE: U.S. BUSINESSES DOMINATE the 2025 FORTUNE GLOBAL 500!
Hold onto your wallets, folks! The corporate giants are flexing their muscle as the newly-released 2025 Fortune Global 500 rankings drop jaws across the board. This year, these incredible companies raked in a staggering $41.7 trillion in revenue—yes, TRILLIONS—marking a triumphant 1.8% increase from last year! It’s a corporate showdown like you’ve never seen!
WALMART RULES AGAIN! A TWELFTH STRAIGHT YEAR AS NUMBER 1!
The retail titan Walmart reigns supreme once again, cementing its position at the top of the list for the 12th consecutive year and the 20th time since 1995! Meanwhile, the United States flexes its economic might with an eye-popping 138 companies on the list, outshining Greater China, which has 130—that’s three less than last year!
FINANCIAL POWERHOUSE PROFITS FLY: A WHOPPING $2.98 TRILLION!
Get this: the Global 500 shattered records with $2.98 trillion in profit, making it the second most lucrative year ever! And don’t forget, a jaw-dropping $1 trillion of that sweet cash came from finance companies alone, with Warren Buffett’s powerhouse, Berkshire Hathaway, sitting pretty at No. 10!
BANKING BATTLES: BNY AND PRUDENTIAL CLIMB THE RANKINGS!
The financial sector is buzzing with excitement! BNY and Prudential Financial made explosive strides on the list, climbing 77 and 74 spots respectively. Their leaders spilled the beans on their secret sauce for success. Yanela Frias, the mastermind behind Prudential, said they’re raising the bar with innovative solutions and a commitment to serving a whopping 50 million customers! And Dermot McDonogh of BNY exclaims they’re firing on all cylinders and breaking down silos faster than you can say “financial transformation!”
WHAT’S NEXT?
As these corporate titans continue to dominate the global stage, the stakes keep getting higher, and the competition is more intense than ever. Will Walmart keep its crown? Can U.S. companies maintain their lead? One thing’s for sure: the corporate drama is just getting started! Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!
How’s that for a weekend read? Stay tuned, because the corporate world is never dull!
photo credit: fortune.com
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