Health Care Property Investors is the largest American company with a capitalization of $18.43 billion.The annualized dividend gain amounts to 5.61%. The company is little known in Russia, as it invests in property for the US healthcare organizations. In the picture: Hoag Hospital Irvine, created thanks to HCP's investments.
American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) is a well-known telecommunication company, founded by the inventor of the first widely used telephone Alexander Bell in 1885. The AT&T capitalization is estimated at $179.8 billion, the annualized dividend income is equal to 5.43%. In 2007, the company shares increased to a record high level, and in 2008 they tanked and went down double in value, and now they gradually regain their positions.
Consolidated Edison is the oldest company in USA which has its origins in 1823. Today, it provides srvices in energy market and also works with gas and steam. The company's capitalization achieves to $18 billion, the annualized dividend gain is 4.22%. The company stock is steadily traded and in 2015 they got record price.
Chevron is a transnational energy company, engaged in oil production in different regions. Chevron's capitalization is estimated at $208.9 billion, and its annualized dividend gain is equal to 3.85%. The company owns oil refineries and a filling station chain all over the world. The stock prices demonstrate good growth.
Cincinnati Financial is the largest insurance company in USA. It is founded in 1968, and every year since then, it steadily pay dividends, which have returns of 3.63% per year. The company's capitalization amounts to $8.3 bilion.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
