Chart: The Evolution of Standard Oil

In 1911, John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil was broken up into 34 pieces by the Supreme Court. Today, the remnants form the base of the U.S. oil industry. Read more

Which Companies Are Responsible For the Most Carbon Emissions?

Since 1965, over ⅓ of the world’s cumulative carbon emissions can be traced back to just 20 fossil fuel companies. Who are the biggest contributors? Read more

Top 50 Companies Proportion of World GDP

The world’s top 50 companies are becoming more valuable, especially compared to global GDP. Read more

The 25 Best Stocks by Shareholder Wealth Creation (1926-2022)

Accounting for just 0.1% of all public U.S. stocks, these companies have created nearly a third of all shareholder wealth since 1926. Read more

The Venezuela–Guyana Dispute Explained in 3 Maps

In this series of maps, we explain the dispute that has spanned nearly two centuries over the vast Essequibo region. Read more