Publicly-held corporations are those whose shares are traded on a public stock exchange. At the time of this writing (November, 2010), the five largest US publicly-held corporations are:
Major corporations that are publicly owned include: - General Motors - Wal-mart - GE - McDonald's - Kraft Foods - Chevron - Coca-cola - 3M - AT&T - American Express - Proctor & Gamble
There are several examples of how individuals and businesses specialize. For instance, some small business focus only on individual consumers rather than large corporations.
Multinational corporations (MNCs) are owned by a variety of stakeholders, primarily shareholders who hold equity in the company. These shareholders can include individual investors, institutional investors, and sometimes government entities. The ownership structure can vary widely, with some MNCs being publicly traded on stock exchanges, while others may be privately held. Ultimately, the governance and decision-making are typically managed by a board of directors representing the interests of these shareholders.
Ecclesiastical corporations are corporations which are solely religious. The company leaders are only religious, as well as many of the people who work for the corporation. Examples of these would be Roman Catholic churches, food pantries, some schools, and some charities.
Investment assets are assets that are held for investment purposes. Some examples are: Gold, Silver, Bonds , Stocks. Where as a consumption asset is an asset that is typically held for consumption. Some examples are: Oil, Copper, Cattle.
Examples of corporations include multinational companies like Apple, which designs and manufactures consumer electronics, and Coca-Cola, known for its beverage products. Other notable examples are Microsoft, a leader in software and technology services, and ExxonMobil, a major player in the oil and gas industry. These corporations operate across various sectors and have a significant impact on the global economy.
Several major corporations are based on the East Coast including American Express, Marvel Comics, Sony BMG, and Verizon. Some other examples are Bed Bath and Beyond, and The Hertz Corporation.
Quasi-corporations are entities that exercise some functions of a corporation, but have not been granted complete autonomy by the government to function as an independent corporation. This definition especially applies to school districts or municipal divisions like counties.
Microsoft is a publicly held company so the stockholders own. Some people, like Bill Gates, own millions of shares of the company.
Companies listed on some sort of stock exchange are the ones that are publicly traded. For a stock to be publicly traded, it means that a person who is not inside the company can buy a share in some market, be it an over-the-counter market or an electronic exchange. Alternatively, a privately traded company has its stock held only by a limited number of investors and company insiders. For instance, Apple is a publicly traded company because anyone can buy a share. On the other hand, a company like Trader Joe's is a private company and its shares are held only by private owners and cannot be bought on an exchange.
There are many many offshore corporations. Some of these corporations include Lafayette, Nabors Industries, Transocean, DIamond Offshore Drilling, Rowan Companies, Inc, and Schlumberger.
A list of corporations in Georgia can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State website. Some notable corporations in Georgia include B&B Auto Group and C&A Aviation.