How Closely Connected are the Most Powerful Corporations in America?

The most powerful corporations in America are intimately connected. Their boards and executives are intertwined in what looks like a spider web. Read more

Ranked: U.S. CEOs by Total Compensation in 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was the best-paid CEO in the U.S. last year. Read more

The Illusion of Choice in Consumer Brands

There are literally hundreds of choices in your supermarket, but this is only the illusion of choice. These products all come from the same 10 corporations. Read more

The Largest Company Headquartered in Each State, by Number of Employees

What is the largest company in each state? This infographic breaks it down based on the number of employees. Read more

Visualizing How the 50 Largest U.S. Companies are Connected

Here are the multi-billion dollar companies that have the most board member connections in common in the United States. See who takes the top spot. Read more

How the CEOs of Multi-Billion Dollar Companies Spend Their Time

Top-performing CEOs are paid the big bucks to take their companies to the next level. Here’s how they spend their time, and the biggest challenges they face. Read more

The Controversy Around Stock Buybacks Explained

In 2018, companies announced over $1 trillion in stock buybacks. We explain what the proponents and detractors of buybacks are arguing about. Read more

All the S&P 500 Women CEOs in One Timeline (2000-2019)

Since the turn of the century, only a meager 5.6% of S&P 500-indexed companies have been led by women. Today’s interactive timeline highlights their tenures. Read more

10 Global Insights into a Transforming World

Every day, global trends are reshaping society and the business landscape. Here are 10 insights into how the world is changing—and where we are heading. Read more

Mapping The Biggest Companies By Market Cap in 60 Countries

Tech, finance or energy giant? We mapped the biggest companies by market cap and industry. Read more