2. 1. Apple
Rank in Computers: 1
$13 billion in net income last quarter
Headquarters:
Cupertino, CA
3. 2. Google
Rank in Internet Services and Retailing: 1
Android OS is expected to overtake Apple's iOS
Headquarters:
Mountain View, CA
4. 3. Amazon.com
Rank in Internet Services and Retailing: 2
low prices, efficient customer service and rapid
geographical growth
Headquarters:
Seattle, WA
5. 4. Coca-Cola
Rank in Beverages: 2
Coke posted double-digit sales growth in countries
such as India and Thailand in 2012 (overall sales were
up 4% worldwide.)
Coke and Diet Coke stand as the US's leading soft
drinks
Headquarters:
Atlanta, GA
6. 5. Starbucks
Rank in Food Services: 1
Starbucks earned record $13.3 billion in revenue last
year, a 14% increase from the year before.
Headquarters:
Seattle, WA
7. 6. IBM
Rank in Information Technology Services: 1
an 11% increase in the growth markets of Brazil,
Russia, India and China.
Headquarters:
Armonk, NY
9. 8. Berkshire Hathaway
Rank in Insurance: Property and Casualty: 1
Warren Buffett is one of the nation's most revered
CEOs.
In addition to building a conglomerate with 250,000
employees and nearly $50 billion in cash holdings
Headquarters:
Omaha, NE
10. 9. Walt Disney
Rank in Entertainment: 1
the purchase of LucasFilm, for $4.05 billion
Headquarters:
Burbank, CA