The 10 Largest Companies in the World

Walmart is the largest company in the world. It was started back in the early 1960s. Walmart is known for their large retail stores but has also started offering Neighborhood Markets that stick to grocery sales, and an online platform modeled after Amazon.
China Petroleum & Chemical is the second largest company in the world. As the name suggests, they provide petroleum and chemical related products. They are a huge supplier of gas and kerosene to many people throughout China.
The third largest company is Amazon. Most people are probably not surprised to see Amazon on this list. Amazon got it’s start as an online bookseller, then parleyed that to be a retailer of many types of goods. Amazon is also in charge of the doorbell brand Ring and the grocer Whole Foods. Amazon also offers cloud computing.
Another China oil company is next on the list. PetroChina Co operates much like China Petroleum.
Next up is another familiar name, Apple. Most people know apple for their very user-friendly phones and computers. Apple has show how to be an expert in branding, with their huge following of devout fans. Apple is working on expanding their digital service offerings, such as stream-able content.
A surprise on the list is CVS, the pharmacy. CVS operates many stores through the U.S. which generate lots of revenue.
Next up is another company specializing in petroleum. Royal Dutch Shell stems from the Netherlands and also operates many Shell gas stations throughout the world. The also work with other chemicals to create products with the petroleum.
Next is Berkshire Hathaway. They make their money by owning other companies, as well as securities. They are involved in many different sectors of business.
Number 9 on the list is the popular auto maker Toyota. Toyota is from Japan and has grown its reputation of making high quality vehicles.
The final company on the list is Volkswagen. Volkswagen sells more vehicles around the world than anyone else. Volkswagen owns several car brands, including their luxury brand Audi.