It's 10 giant US Business

Muslim Bayudi - United States (US) remains the mecca of the world of business. Although Uncle Sam still struggled to heal the crisis, major companies in the region gait is always interesting to follow. The rating is based on the company's performance in 2011.

Who are the top 10 companies in the US giant? Fortune Magazine US, sorted by the number of assessments. Among these are the company's business plan and the performance of its business.

1. Exxon Mobil

Previous ranking: 2
CEO: Rex W.Tillerson


Very hard to beat maneuver Exxon Mobil in 2011. The company's shares jumped by 20 per cent with an increase in profits by 35 percent to 41.1 billion US dollars. The rise in net profit at once hoisted Exxon as much as 28 percent to 452.9 billion US dollars. On the basis of this assessment, Exxon managed to occupy the top position in the Fortune 500, as well as Wal-Mart ranked shift.

Company, has benefited from rising oil prices, especially in the last quarter of 2011. But Exxon also has positioned itself well to take advantage of the latest trends in the controversial domestic energy production: Fracking which is an oil drilling technique which feared damage the environment.

In addition to the focus on oil exploration, Exxon also has ramped up to produce gas. Where, the number is almost the same with oil. It is supported by the acquisition of XTO Energy 35 billion US dollars in 2010. Exxon CEO Rex W.Tillerson revealed in Fortune that energy demand will continue to increase until the next decade.

2. Wal-Mart Stores

Previous ranking: 1
CEO: Michael T. Duke

In 2011, Wal-Mart slipped in the second position after reaching a prestigious position that is ranked first for two consecutive years. The largest retailer in the US is forced to give massive discounts to boost sales in the country. This is done in order to boost revenue up 6 percent in 2011 is 447 billion dollars. However, the decision was actually made a profit Wal-Mart eroded 4.6 percent to 15.7 billion US dollars.

The largest retailers in the world are struggling to maintain revenue growth in the US, despite Uncle Sam's economic growth began to show signs of recovery. Because, although the unemployment rate has declined, the housing market or stable housing business, interest in consumer spending yet reflect the new attitude of most Americans.

Wal-Mart actually fluttering abroad. The proof, revenue outside the US increased by 13.1 percent last year to 35.5 billion US dollars. But one of the main income lock doors Wal-Mart in Mexico now have even hit a dead end after the New York Times describes the bribery scandal investigation by retail actors there.

3. Chevron

Previous ranking: 3
CEO: John S. Watson

Chevron ended the 2011 with a note: Despite rising oil prices, there is the biggest profit decline in two years. It is in because of the loss in US refinery business.

However, the company's second-largest oil and gas in the US have managed to increase revenue by 25 percent in the full year 2011 to 245.6 billion US dollars. Achieving that managed to make Chevron's operating profit soared 41 percent to 26.9 billion US dollars from the previous year.

Chevron has a lot of oil and gas projects planned in several countries such as Australia, Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. These projects are expected to be realized in 2014.

Chevron also continue to hire lawyers to assist the company in case of being twisted, among the unresolved cases in Ecuador. Currently, Chevron is fighting for submission of application for the payment of a fine of 11 billion dollars for oil case was in Brazil last year. Company that has existed since 1879 is also central to resolve problems in Nigeria after one of its projects namely gas exploration exploded earlier this year.

4. ConocoPhillips

Previous ranking: 4
CEO: Ryan M. Lance

The company known as Big Oil is going to become smaller. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips shocking Wall Street with the business decision to separate or spin off its business units.

One will be focused on the exploration and production, one will focus on the refinery and marketing. It happened on April 30. ConocoPhillips officials hope this decision can help each other and drove ConocoPhillips to compete better in international business and also can attract many investors.

In this rank, changes in shareholders did not reflected. If enacted the opposite, where the shareholders to be decisive, Fortune see Phillips 66 will be there at number four instead of the parent company.

If the spin-off represents about 80 percent of total revenue in 2011, the company, General Motors has the potential to sit in fourth.

5. General Motors

Previous ranking: 8
CEO Daniel F. Akerson

Detroit managed to get his place back, so anything with General Motors (GM). The automotive giant shot three ranked in the Fortune 500. More precisely of the order of 8 to No. 5 last year. After two years of bankruptcy, GM is finally receiving federal financial assistance and returned to profit in 2011.

Last year, profit company partly owned by billionaire veteran world, Warren Buffett has reached 9.2 billion US dollars. Operating revenues increased 11 percent to 150.3 billion US dollars. GM claims the company as the largest global seller after Toyota.

No one can deny the satisfaction of a given GM for successfully negotiating a revenue sharing program as part of its reorganization. Approximately 47,500 workers receive a check with an average value of 7,000 US dollars rose from 4,300 US dollars in 2010.

6. General Electric (GE)

Previous ranking: 6
CEO: Jeffrey R. Immelt

General Electric (GE) managed to make a record of a very good profit growth in 2011, though, there was a slight decline in revenue. Profit rose 21 percent to 14.2 billion US dollars, while sales collapsed by 26 percent to 147.6 billion US dollars.

GE CEO Immelt Jefferey said that the performance of the company at the end of last year is expected to be a good omen for the year 2012, both in the energy infrastructure business to health.

The focus of the analysis is still in the industrial division of GE, which is still struggling to spur growth after the fall due to the recession. The company reported that the backlog at the end of the year reached 200 billion US dollars rose from 191 billion US dollars. Sure Immelt, GE is able to create a good start to achieve industry growth of 10 percent.

7. Berkshire Hathaway

Previous ranking: 7
CEO: Warren E. Buffett

Performance shares of Berkshire Hathaway suffered a setback in 2011. However, the billionaire CEO as well as snapper world, Warren Buffett remain calm face it. During the performance of its shares still outperformed the S & P 500, it is not a big deal for Buffett.

Last year, the profit which is an investment company Berkshire dropped to 20.9%. Insurance business and property become a major burden Berkshire performance.

Overall, revenue company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska is up 5.5% to US $ 143.7 billion. Buffet was summoned five subsidiaries that have termoncer financial performance.

8. Fannie Mae

Previous ranking: 5

CEO: Michael J. Williams

Last year, Fannie Mae drove from rank 81 on the Fortune 500 to number five, it is due to the adoption of new accounting standards.

However, this year the government-controlled mortgage giants have slipped to eighth after a decline in revenue of more than 10 percent to 137.5 billion US dollars. Losses incurred in the year grew to 16.9 billion dollars from 14 billion dollars in 2010.

Fannie Mae continues to be dragged down by the debt portfolio. The company gets fresh funds at least 116 billion dollars from the government in late 2011. Financial institutions also seeking additional funding of 4.6 billion dollars to cover operating losses.

9. Ford Motor

Previous ranking: 10

CEO: Alan R. Mulally

In his tenure as CEO of Ford, he managed to prevent the company from bankruptcy. It seems to affect the performance rivals that of General Motors (GM) and Chrysler in 2009.

Future Ford of adversity marked rise with the start of the distribution of dividends to shareholders in line with the increasing number of automotive sales. Ford profit surged by 208 percent last year.

10. Hewlett-Packard

Previous ranking: 11

CEO: Margaret C. Whitman

As the world's largest computer manufacturer, Hewlett-Packard had experienced difficult years. The company is famous for its brand of HP's effort was led by Leo Apotheker for a year.

Whitman replaces Apotheker failing to lead HP for 11 months. This designation is actually some pros and cons.

But many who judge, Whitman expertise in the business world has been tested. Former eBay CEO is successfully transformed eBay from a company with a handful of employees in 1998 to the company's top internet retailers. He announced big plans to unite two business divisions, namely printers and PCs

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