American Companies
The primary drivers of AI innovation in the United States, developing cutting-edge models, chips, and products.
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American companies are at the forefront of the global AI race, particularly in competition with China. Silicon Valley's principle of "permissionless innovation" drives advancements, but significant challenges remain, including the immense infrastructure needs for data centers and the resulting energy demands, which have transformed the AI race into a "power race." Domestically, there is a debate over AI regulation, with concerns about a fragmented patchwork of state regulations versus a unified federal approach. The Trump administration is noted for its pro-innovation AI Action Plan and efforts to counter what is described as "Woke AI," or politically biased models. While the U.S. leads in areas like chip manufacturing, China has advantages in energy production and public optimism towards AI, actively promoting national champions and blocking foreign competitors. The U.S. is responding with initiatives like the American AI Export Program to expand its global market share. The transformative potential of AI for scientific discovery is highlighted, alongside discussions on its societal impacts, such as job displacement and the contrasting regulatory approaches between the U.S. and Europe's precautionary principle.
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- Largest American companies by market capitalization
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- List of 100 largest companies in the United States
| | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 1 | Walmart | Retail | 611,289 | 6.7% | 2,100,000 | Bentonville, Arkansas | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 2 | Amazon | Retail and cloud computing | 513,983 | 9.4% | 1,540,000 | Seattle, Washington | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 3 | Exxon Mobil | Petroleum industry | 413,680 | 44.8% | 62,000 | Spring, Texas | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 4 | Apple | Electronics industry | 394,328 | 7.8% | 164,000 | Cupertino, California | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 5 | UnitedHealth Group | Healthcare | 324,162 | 12.7% | 400,000 | Minnetonka, Minnesota | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 6 | CVS Health | Healthcare | 322,467 | 10.4% | 259,500 | Woonsocket, Rhode Island | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- [...] | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 7 | Berkshire Hathaway | Conglomerate | 302,089 | 9.4% | 383,000 | Omaha, Nebraska | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 8 | Alphabet | Technology | 282,836 | 9.8% | 156,000 | Mountain View, California | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 9 | McKesson Corporation | Health | 276,711 | 4.8% | 48,500 | Irving, Texas | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 10 | Chevron Corporation | Petroleum industry | 246,252 | 51.6% | 43,846 | San Ramon, California | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 11 | AmerisourceBergen | Pharmaceutical industry | 238,587 | 11.5% | 41,500 | Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 12 | Costco | Retail | 226,954 | 15.8% | 304,000 | Issaquah, Washington | | | | | | | | | [...] | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 19 | Ford Motor Company | Automotive industry | 158,057 | 15.9% | 173,000 | Dearborn, Michigan | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 20 | The Home Depot | Retail | 157,403 | 4.1% | 471,600 | Atlanta, Georgia | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 21 | General Motors | Automotive | 156,735 | 23.4% | 167,000 | Detroit, Michigan | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 22 | Elevance Health | Healthcare | 156,595 | 13.0% | 102,200 | Indianapolis, Indiana | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 23 | JPMorgan Chase | Financial services | 154,792 | 21.7% | 293,723 | New York City, New York | | | | | | | | | --- --- --- | 24 | Kroger | Retail | 148,258 | 7.5% | 430,000 | Cincinnati, Ohio | | | | | | | | | --- --- ---
- List of largest companies in the United States by revenue - Wikipedia
| 14 | Microsoft | Technology and cloud computing | 245,122 | Image 17: Increase 15.7% | 228,000 | Redmond, Washington | | 15 | Cardinal Health | Healthcare | 226,827 | Image 18: Increase 10.6% | 48,411 | Dublin, Ohio | | 16 | Chevron | Petroleum industry | 202,792 | Image 19: Increase 0.9% | 45,298 | Houston, Texas | | 17 | Bank of America | Financials | 192,434 | Image 20: Increase 11.9% | 213,193 | Charlotte, North Carolina | | 18 | General Motors | Automotive industry | 187,442 | Image 21: Increase 9.1% | 162,000 | Detroit, Michigan | | 19 | Ford Motor | Automotive industry | 184,992 | Image 22: Increase 5.0% | 171,000 | Dearborn, Michigan | | 20 | Elevance Health "Anthem (company)") | Healthcare | 177,011 | Image 23: Increase 3.3% | 103,679 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [...] | Rank | Name | Industry | Revenue (USD millions) | Revenue growth | Employees | Headquarters | --- --- --- | 1 | Walmart | Retail | 680,985 | Image 4: Increase 5.1% | 2,100,000 | Bentonville, Arkansas | | 2 | Amazon "Amazon (company)") | Retail and cloud computing | 637,959 | Image 5: Increase 11.0% | 1,556,000 | Seattle, Washington | | 3 | UnitedHealth Group | Healthcare | 400,278 | Image 6: Increase 7.7% | 400,000 | Minnetonka, Minnesota | | 4 | Apple | Technology | 391,035 | Image 7: Increase 2.0% | 164,000 | Cupertino, California | | 5 | CVS Health | Healthcare | 372,809 | Image 8: Increase 4.2% | 259,500 | Woonsocket, Rhode Island | | 6 | Berkshire Hathaway | Conglomerate "Conglomerate (company)") | 371,433 | Image 9: Increase 1.9% | 392,400 | Omaha, Nebraska | [...] List of companies by profit [edit] The 10 most profitable companies in 2025 (for fiscal year 2024), according to the _Fortune_ 500.( | Rank | Name | Industry | Profits (USD millions) | --- --- | | 1 | Alphabet | Technology | 100,118 | | 2 | Apple | Electronics | 93,736 | | 3 | Berkshire Hathaway | Conglomerate | 88,995 | | 4 | Microsoft | Technology | 88,136 | | 5 | Nvidia | Technology | 72,880 | | 6 | Meta Platforms | Technology | 62,360 | | 7 | Amazon "Amazon (company)") | Retail/Technology | 59,248 | | 8 | JPMorgan Chase | Financials | 58,471 | | 9 | ExxonMobil | Petroleum industry | 33,680 | | 10 | Bank of America | Financials | 27,132 | See also [edit] List of companies of the United States by state List of largest companies by revenue References [edit]
- The 21 Biggest Companies in the US - Built In
UPDATED BY Rose Velazquez | Nov 17, 2025 Summary: U.S. corporate heavyweights are driving tech, retail, autos and pharma growth at massive scale. Apple and Microsoft anchor the roster as giants like Amazon, Walmart, NVIDIA and General Motors shape everything from cloud and AI to commerce, chips and electric vehicles. more U.S. corporate heavyweights are driving tech, retail, autos and pharma growth at massive scale. Apple and Microsoft anchor the roster as giants like Amazon, Walmart, NVIDIA and General Motors shape everything from cloud and AI to commerce, chips and electric vehicles. [...] The United States is home to some of the largest companies across technology, manufacturing, food, biotech and more. Businesses like Microsoft, Apple and IBM launched what is now a booming U.S. technology industry and paved the way for companies like Meta, Google and NVIDIA to scale rapidly. Meanwhile, companies from other key sectors have managed to sustain their success — some for over a century. Below, we’ve collected some of the largest companies in the U.S. and many of them are hiring, domestically and abroad. ## Biggest Companies in the US Apple Google Microsoft Amazon Walmart Global Tech General Motors Related ResourcesTech & Startup Jobs on Built In ## Biggest Companies in the US to Know ### NVIDIA View Profile We are hiring
- Top 20 Manufacturing Companies in the U.S. - IndustrySelect®
12. Tesla, Inc. (Sparks, NV) Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, located in Sparks, is a massive 1.3 million square-foot facility dedicated to lithium-ion battery production and electric vehicle components. Employing 12,000, the factory supplies battery packs for Tesla’s vehicles, produces Tesla Powerwall home energy storage devices, and assembles the Tesla Semi. 13. The Boeing Co. (Renton, WA) The Renton, WA facility of The Boeing Co. employs 12,000 people and produces various 737 models. Originally built by the Navy in 1941, it has seen the production of various military aircraft before transitioning to commercial airliners. In addition to final assembly, this location focuses on parts preparation, mechanical assembly, coating, testing, and other support operations. [...] Stellantis is one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. Employing 15,000 at its Auburn Hills site, the company operates iconic brands like Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Fiat, focusing on innovative mobility solutions, electric vehicle development, and global market expansion. 9. Dell, Inc. (Round Rock, TX) Dell maintains a major U.S. manufacturing presence, producing servers, data storage systems, and high-performance computing solutions at its Austin, Texas facility. While much of its consumer hardware assembly is done internationally, Dell’s Enterprise Solutions Group continues to manufacture custom IT infrastructure for businesses and government institutions in the U.S. [...] 2. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Newport News, VA) With 21,800 employees, this Newport News, VA-based company is the nation’s largest shipbuilder. Founded in 1886, it offers a range of services including Fleet Support and Nuclear & Environmental, and has a strong presence in modular engineering and construction for energy infrastructure. HII's Newport News Shipyard is the only place in the entire country that designs, builds, and refuels these massive nuclear-powered warships. This makes them critical to US naval power 3. Tesla, Motors, Inc. (Fremont, CA)
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