Company directory

Adobe NASDAQ: ADBE

Software Creative and business software

Frame.ioAcquired by Adobe in 2021

SoftwareCloud collaboration for creative production

MacromediaAcquired by Adobe in 2005

SoftwareInteractive content, web authoring and rich-media tools

MarketoAcquired by Adobe in 2018

SoftwareB2B marketing engagement and automation

OmnitureAcquired by Adobe in 2009

SoftwareWeb analytics and online-business optimization

SemrushAcquired by Adobe in 2026

SoftwareSearch, GEO and brand-visibility software

Airbnb NASDAQ: ABNB

Travel Online marketplace for short-term stays

Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL

Interactive Media & Services Search, advertising, cloud and consumer technology

DoubleClickAcquired by Google in 2008

Advertising technologyAd serving, campaign management and display advertising

DeepMindAcquired by Google in 2014

Artificial intelligence researchAI research and the core of Google DeepMind

FitbitAcquired by Google in 2021

Wearable health technologyFitness tracking and health-related consumer devices

WizAcquired by Google in 2026

Cloud securityMulticloud security now within Google Cloud

Amazon NASDAQ: AMZN

Broadline Retail Commerce, logistics, advertising, cloud and digital services

Kiva SystemsAcquired by Amazon in 2012

Warehouse roboticsFulfillment-center automation

Whole Foods MarketAcquired by Amazon in 2017

Grocery retailNatural and organic grocery stores

MGMAcquired by Amazon in 2022

EntertainmentFilm and television library and studio

One MedicalAcquired by Amazon in 2023

Primary careMembership-based primary-care provider

RingAcquired by Amazon in 2018

Smart-home securityConnected cameras, doorbells and subscriptions

American Express NYSE: AXP

Consumer Finance Cards, merchant acquiring, payments, lending and Membership services

ResyAcquired by American Express in 2019

Dining technologyRestaurant reservations and hospitality software

KabbageAcquired by American Express in 2020

Financial technologyDigital cash-flow tools for small businesses

TockAcquired by American Express in 2024

Hospitality technologyReservations, table management and event ticketing

CenterAcquired by American Express in 2025

Expense-management softwareSpend visibility, policy workflows and accounting automation

Apple NASDAQ: AAPL

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Devices, operating systems, services and custom silicon

Beats ElectronicsAcquired by Apple in 2014

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals Premium audio hardware and music streaming

NeXTAcquired by Apple in 1997

Software and computer systems Operating-system technology and developer tools

Costco NASDAQ: COST

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail Membership warehouses, digital retail and member services

Intel NASDAQ: INTC

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment PC and server processors, AI products, foundry manufacturing and advanced packaging

AlteraIntel sold a controlling interest in 2025 and retained 49%

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentProgrammable semiconductors and FPGAs

MobileyeNASDAQ: MBLY

Automobile ComponentsDriver-assistance and autonomous-driving systems built on integrated hardware and software

Habana LabsAcquired by Intel in 2019

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentAI accelerator technology behind Intel Gaudi

Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT

Software Productivity software, cloud infrastructure, operating systems, developer platforms, security, gaming and AI

Mellanox Technologies Acquired by NVIDIA in 2020

Data-center Networking High-performance interconnects for compute clusters

LinkedInAcquired by Microsoft in 2016

SoftwareProfessional network and business platform

GitHubAcquired by Microsoft in 2018

SoftwareSoftware-development platform built around Git repositories

Activision BlizzardAcquired by Microsoft in 2023

EntertainmentInteractive entertainment across console, PC and mobile

Netflix NASDAQ: NFLX

Entertainment Subscription video entertainment

NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA

Semiconductors AI chips, computing systems and software

Palantir NASDAQ: PLTR

Software Data integration and analytics software

Price Club Merged with Costco in 1993

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail Membership warehouse retailer and Costco predecessor

SolarCity Acquired by Tesla in 2016

Solar Energy Solar-system sales, installation and financing

Tesla NASDAQ: TSLA

Automobiles Electric vehicles, energy and charging

TSMC NYSE: TSM

Semiconductors Manufactures chips designed by other companies

MetaNASDAQ: META

Interactive Media & ServicesSocial, messaging, advertising, AI and spatial-computing products

Oculus VRAcquired by Facebook in 2014

Virtual realityVR hardware and software that became a foundation of Reality Labs

CTRL-labsAcquired by Facebook in 2019

Neural interfacesWrist-based electromyography input technology for future devices

The Walt Disney CompanyNYSE: DIS

EntertainmentStudios, streaming, sports, parks, cruises and consumer experiences

PixarAcquired by Disney in 2006

AnimationComputer animation studio and creative technology

Marvel EntertainmentAcquired by Disney in 2009

EntertainmentCharacter library and franchise-development system

LucasfilmAcquired by Disney in 2012

EntertainmentFilm franchises, visual effects and sound production

21st Century FoxMajor assets acquired by Disney in 2019

EntertainmentFilm and television studios, FX and international assets

BoeingNYSE: BA

Aerospace & DefenseCommercial airplanes, defense systems, space platforms and global services

Spirit AeroSystemsAcquired by Boeing in 2025

AerostructuresMajor commercial-aircraft structures and aftermarket operations

McDonnell DouglasMerged with Boeing in 1997

Aerospace & DefenseLegacy commercial aircraft and defense programs

Aurora Flight SciencesBoeing subsidiary since 2017

Advanced aircraftAutonomous flight, rapid prototyping and advanced aircraft design

Millennium Space SystemsBoeing subsidiary since 2018

Space systemsSmall-satellite design, development and production

CVS HealthNYSE: CVS

Health Care Providers & ServicesInsurance, pharmacy benefits, community pharmacy and care delivery

AetnaCVS Health subsidiary since 2018

Managed health careCommercial, Medicare and Medicaid health benefits

Caremark RxMerged with CVS in 2007

Pharmacy benefit managementPrescription-benefit administration and pharmacy services

Oak Street HealthCVS Health subsidiary since 2023

Primary careValue-based primary care for older adults

Signify HealthCVS Health subsidiary since 2023

Home health servicesIn-home evaluations and provider enablement

WalmartNASDAQ: WMT

Consumer Staples Distribution & RetailStores, eCommerce, marketplace, membership and retail media

FlipkartWalmart majority-owned since 2018

eCommerce marketplaceIndian digital commerce, marketplace and logistics platform

PhonePeWalmart majority-owned

Financial technologyIndian payments and financial-services platform

VIZIOWalmart subsidiary since 2024

Connected televisionSmart-TV hardware, operating system and advertising platform

Vibe.coWalmart subsidiary since 2026

Advertising technologySelf-service connected-TV advertising software

ASMLNASDAQ: ASML

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentASML makes lithography equipment, software and services that semiconductor manufacturers use to produce chip patterns on wafers. It is a Dutch company headquartered in Veldhoven, with shares listed on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ.

Brion TechnologiesAcquired by ASML in 2007

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentBrion Technologies was a semiconductor software company that helped predict and correct how chip patterns would print on wafers. ASML completed its acquisition in March 2007, bringing computational-lithography expertise closer to the scanner business.

CymerAcquired by ASML in 2013

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentCymer is a lithography light-source business based in San Diego. ASML acquired it in May 2013 to bring light-source development closer to scanner integration, particularly for EUV. The transaction also included Cymer's established DUV business.

Hermes MicrovisionAcquired by ASML in 2016

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentHermes Microvision, usually called HMI, developed electron-beam inspection and measurement equipment for semiconductor manufacturers. ASML completed its acquisition in November 2016, adding a closer view of wafer defects to its patterning-control portfolio.

Berliner GlasAcquired by ASML in 2020

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentBerliner Glas was a specialist supplier of optical components, assemblies and precision systems. ASML acquired the group in 2020 to strengthen critical module capability for its lithography roadmap, then sold non-semiconductor activities during 2021.

AMDNASDAQ: AMD

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentHow AMD connects CPUs, graphics, AI accelerators, adaptive computing, software and system engineering, and how customers, manufacturing partners and money flows fit together.

XilinxAcquired by AMD in 2022

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentXilinx's programmable-computing business before AMD, its design-in and tool economics, the completed all-stock acquisition and the capabilities that continue inside AMD.

Pensando SystemsAcquired by AMD in 2022

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentPensando Systems' infrastructure-offload business, programmable silicon and software, AMD's completed 2022 acquisition and the distinction between acquired capability and customer ownership.

ZT SystemsAcquired by AMD in 2025

Computer systemsZT Systems' infrastructure business, AMD's 2025 acquisition, retained design capability and the completed sale of manufacturing to Sanmina; consideration, cash and ongoing ownership distinguished.

Silo AIAcquired by AMD in 2024

Artificial intelligence servicesSilo AI's enterprise-model engineering business, AMD's completed acquisition, the capability transferred and the distinction between research demonstrations, customer deployment and current leadership.

ATI TechnologiesAcquired by AMD in 2006

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentATI's graphics business before AMD, its fabless and console economics, the 2006 acquisition, integration costs and the distinction between strategic capability and purchase-price success.

PfizerNYSE: PFE

PharmaceuticalsUnderstand Pfizer in plain English: how its medicines, vaccines, clinical pipeline, acquisitions, alliances, manufacturing and patent cycles form one pharmaceutical business system.

SeagenAcquired by Pfizer in 2023

PharmaceuticalsSeagen developed cancer medicines and antibody-drug-conjugate technology. Pfizer completed its acquisition in December 2023, adding marketed oncology products, scientific teams and a platform for further drug development.

Biohaven CGRP BusinessAcquired by Pfizer in 2022

PharmaceuticalsThe Biohaven CGRP business comprised a migraine franchise and related development programs. Pfizer acquired that business in 2022; the non-CGRP pipeline was separated into a different company.

MetseraAcquired by Pfizer in 2025

PharmaceuticalsMetsera developed investigational obesity and cardiometabolic medicines. Pfizer's 2025 acquisition added development candidates and technology whose commercial value still depended on clinical results, approvals and competitive performance.

WyethAcquired by Pfizer in 2009

PharmaceuticalsWyeth brought vaccines, biologics and specialty-care capabilities into Pfizer when their combination closed in October 2009. Prevnar became an enduring example of how the transaction changed Pfizer's product and manufacturing mix.

Berkshire HathawayNYSE: BRK.A / BRK.B

Financial ServicesUnderstand Berkshire Hathaway's insurance, operating businesses and investments, how float and capital allocation work, and the distinct roles of its current leadership.

GEICOOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

InsuranceHow GEICO's direct auto-insurance business earns money, why underwriting and retention can conflict, and how its own risk differs from policies placed through its agency.

BNSFOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Ground TransportationBNSF operates a large North American freight railroad whose economics depend on network utilization, reliable service, maintenance and sustained investment.

Berkshire Hathaway EnergyOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Multi-UtilitiesBerkshire Hathaway Energy owns regulated utilities, gas infrastructure and other businesses whose returns depend on service, regulation, financing and long-lived assets.

Precision CastpartsOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Aerospace & DefensePrecision Castparts makes complex metal components and materials for aerospace, power and industrial applications, with demanding manufacturing and customer-qualification requirements.

Pilot Travel CentersOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Specialty RetailPilot combines travel centers, retail fuel and wholesale fuel activities. Its economics depend on fuel margins, store execution, logistics and working capital rather than fuel prices alone.

Clayton HomesOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Household DurablesClayton combines factory-built and site-built housing with related supply, retail and financial services. Manufacturing cost is only one part of a customer's total housing cost.

OxyChemOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

ChemicalsOxyChem produces basic chemicals including chlor-alkali and vinyl products. Berkshire acquired the business from Occidental in January 2026, separately from its Occidental share investment.

Taylor MorrisonOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Household DurablesTaylor Morrison develops communities and builds homes, with related financial services and rental-community brands. Berkshire completed its acquisition in July 2026.

McLaneOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

Consumer Staples Distribution & RetailMcLane distributes food and non-food products to retailers and restaurants. High sales volume, thin margins, inventory turnover and delivery execution define its economics.

LubrizolOwned by Berkshire Hathaway

ChemicalsLubrizol supplies specialty chemistry, additives and performance materials. Formulation, testing, application knowledge and reliable manufacturing connect its products with customer requirements.

BroadcomNASDAQ: AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor EquipmentUnderstand how Broadcom combines custom AI silicon, networking, connectivity and infrastructure software, who pays it, and what its portfolio depends on.

VMwareOwned by Broadcom

SoftwareHow VMware's virtualization business became part of Broadcom, what the transaction transferred, and how the private-cloud platform changed afterward.

CA TechnologiesOwned by Broadcom

SoftwareWhat CA Technologies did before Broadcom acquired it, how mainframe and enterprise software work, and which capabilities remain commercially important.

Symantec Enterprise SecurityOwned by Broadcom

SoftwareThe enterprise security business Broadcom acquired from Symantec in 2019, its customer tasks, and the boundary separating it from consumer Norton and LifeLock.

Eli LillyNYSE: LLY

PharmaceuticalsUnderstand Lilly's medicine-development business, major products, manufacturing, patient access, alliance economics and the need to renew its portfolio.

Loxo OncologyOwned by Eli Lilly

PharmaceuticalsHow Loxo Oncology built a precision-oncology business, used partnerships and brought molecularly targeted development capabilities into Lilly.

Verve TherapeuticsOwned by Eli Lilly

BiotechnologyHow Verve developed cardiovascular gene-editing programs, why Lilly acquired it and which clinical and commercial questions remain unresolved.

Centessa PharmaceuticalsOwned by Eli Lilly

BiotechnologyHow Centessa focused on orexin-based neuroscience, built clinical-stage sleep-wake programs and became part of Lilly in 2026.

ExxonMobilNYSE: XOM

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsHow ExxonMobil connects oil and gas production, fuels, materials, lubricants and emerging industrial services, with distinct ownership, capital and reporting boundaries.

Pioneer Natural ResourcesOwned by ExxonMobil

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsPioneer's pre-acquisition Midland Basin business, the completed ExxonMobil transaction, consideration measures, current FTC order status and the operating capability transferred.

DenburyOwned by ExxonMobil

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsDenbury's producing-resource and CO2-network business, ExxonMobil's completed acquisition and the distinction between inherited EOR infrastructure and new industrial storage services.

XTO EnergyOwned by ExxonMobil

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsXTO's independent unconventional-resource business, its 2010 share-based acquisition by ExxonMobil and the difference between acquired capability and guaranteed gas economics.

MateriaOwned by ExxonMobil

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsMateria's structural-polymer technology, its completed 2021 acquisition and the commercialization work connecting the acquired capability with today's Proxxima resin systems.

Imperial OilTSX and NYSE American: IMO

Oil, Gas & Consumable FuelsImperial Oil's Canadian integrated business: oil sands, refining, chemicals, supply channels, public minority ownership, financial boundaries and actual operating constraints.