Tech Companies Overview Quiz

ASML

• ASML manufactures photolithography machines, crucial for computer chip production
• They are the sole supplier of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines
• Key points: AI, Trump reshoring, chip demand, Taiwan threat

Accenture

• Multinational professional services company offering digital transformation services
• Provides services in strategy, consulting, digital technology, and operations
• Key points: AI, best-positioned to assist businesses during digital transformation

Airbus

• European aerospace corporation, designing, manufacturing, and selling civilian and military aircraft
• Key points: Boeing's issues, innovation, airlines replacing old aircraft

Alphabet

• Multinational technology conglomerate (holding company) with subsidiaries like Google
• Known for internet-related services and products
• Key points: AI (Gemini), YouTube, ad revenue, Waymo

Amazon

• American multinational technology company involved in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and AI
• Key points: AI, Amazon Web Services, streaming

American Water Works

• Public utility company providing water and wastewater services
• Key points: US water infrastructure needs upgrades

AB InBev

• World's largest beer company with a diverse portfolio of brands across the globe
• Key points: internal issues, cheap shares

AstraZeneca

• British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company focusing on new medicines
• Key points: COVID vaccine, weight loss drug, British

BHP Group

• Multinational mining company with operations globally in Australia and the Americas
• Key points: Significant iron ore and copper exposure (building and EVs, datacenters)

BP

• British multinational oil and gas company involved in exploration, production, and refining.
• Key Points: Greener energy innovation("Gas & Low Carbon Energy" department)

CME Group

• Global derivatives trading platform for various financial instruments
• Key points: Significant competitive advantage, benefits from market conditions (higher interest rates/inflation)

Canadian Pacific Railway

• Historic Canadian Class I railroad providing freight services
• Key points: Trump reshoring, manufacturing shift to Mexico, faster/cleaner transport

Costco

• Membership-based warehouse clubs
• Key points : Membership cards prevent shrinkage issues affecting other retailers

Danaher

• Global science and technology company with diverse product lines
• Key points: Diverse healthcare conglomerate, broad industry reach

Deutsche Post

• German multinational, global package delivery and supply chain company.
• Key points : Growth in e-commerce, positive dividends

Diageo

• British multinational alcoholic beverage company
• Key points: Wide range of strong brands (e.g. Guinness)

E.ON

• European electric utility company focused on energy transitions
• Key point: Energy transition play

Ecolab

• Global leader in water and energy technology
• Key points: Cost reduction for clients through energy/water conservation and environmental concern

EssilorLuxottica

• Franco-Italian multinational focusing on eyewear
• Key points: Diversification, prescription and luxury glasses, innovation into hearing aids, RayBan x Meta collaboration

Experian

• Global information services firm using data for managing credit risk and fraud prevention
• Key points: Tools to help manage credit risk, fraud prevention, automate decision-making

Freeport-McMoRan

• International mining company focusing on copper, gold, and molybdenum.
• Key Points: High copper demand due to EVs and data centres

AJ Gallagher

• Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm
• Key points: Increased need for insurance from natural disasters

Goldman Sachs

• Global investment banking and financial services firm.
• Key points: Wide range of services including investment banking, securities, asset and wealth management

Infineon

• German semiconductor manufacturer
• Key points: Designs and manufactures components for vehicle, industrial, and consumer electronics

IBM

• Multinational technology company providing hardware, software, cloud, and AI solutions

International Business Machines Corporation

• Multinational corporation of hardware, software, cloud computing and AI solutions

Intuitive Surgical

• Medical technology company making robotic-assisted surgical systems (e.g. da Vinci)
• Key points: Increased surgical accuracy, story about cricket playing kid, huge growth

JP Morgan Chase

• Global financial services firm providing banking, transaction processing, and asset management services
• Key points: All types of banking options

Keyence

• Japanese multinational developing and producing industrial automation components
• Key points: Reshoring trend

LVMH

• French multinational luxury goods conglomerate
• Key points: Wide variety of high-end brands across different sectors

Linde

• Global industrial gas company providing various gases to industries globally
• Key points: Hydrogen innovation

Lloyds Banking Group

• major British financial services company providing banking services across the UK.

MSCI

• Global financial services company that provides investment decision support tools (environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research)

McDonalds

• Global fast food restaurant chain with over 40,000 locations.
• Key points: Daily customer service , large franchise worldwide

Meta Platforms

• Social media platform and AR/VR technology company (formerly Facebook)
• Key points: Largest social network , Artificial intelligence, Virtual, and Augmented reality

Microsoft

• Multinational company with products in software, computing and services Key points: Artificial intelligence, computer software, consumer electronics.

Nvidia

• Technology company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units
• Key Points: AI Chip best in class, huge demand in the market, new Blackwell chip

National Grid

• British multinational electricity and gas utility company
• Key Points: Reliable UK and US energy delivery to consumers.

Netflix

• Global streaming entertainment service
• Key points: Large subscriber base ,Strong pricing strategy, Live streaming

Newmont Corporation

• Largest gold mining company in the world, operates in 9 countries
• Key Points: Gold, copper, silver, zinc, and lead across operations in several locations

NextEra Energy

• Clean energy company that generates electricity from renewable resources, primarily in Florida.
• Key points: Usage of AI.

Nike

• Global athletic footwear and apparel company.

Northrop Grumman

• Major American global aerospace and defence technology company.
• Key Points: Global arms races ,Military spending, Geopolitical relations

P&G

• Multinational consumer goods company with various products across several categories.

Prudential

• Global financial services company offering insurance, investments, and other services.

RELX

• British multinational information company offering data analytics and services

Rio Tinto

• Multinational mining company specializing in the extraction and processing of minerals (iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds)

SAP

• German multinational software company developing enterprise software for business operation, customer relations

SSE

• Major British energy company involved in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.

Salesforce

• Cloud-based software company that provides CRM solutions, sales, services, and marketing management
• Key Points: Agentforce AI integration.

Schneider Electric

• Global leader in energy management and automation.

ServiceNow

• Cloud-based enterprise software company supporting various business processes.

Shell

• Global energy company involved in the exploration, production, refining and distribution of petroleum and natural gas.

Sika

• Swiss multinational chemical company providing solutions for construction and automotive industries.

Spotify

• Digital music streaming service offering millions of songs, podcasts, and playlists.
• Key Points: Wide selection of music and other content, strong subscription model

TJX

• American off-price retailer that operates stores like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.

Tesco

• British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Global biotech company involved in development and production of analytical instruments, reagents, and consumables.

UnitedHealth

• Diversified health care company offering health insurance and care services..

Universal Music Group

• Global music corporation that manages the production, distribution, and marketing of music.

Vonovia

• German real estate company specializing in residential properties.

Walt Disney Company

• Diversified multinational entertainment and media conglomerate..
• Key points: Profitable Disney+ service

Waste Management

• North American waste management solutions company.

Xylem

• Water technology company focusing on design and manufacturing of water and wastewater solutions.

Zoetis

• Global animal health company focusing on medications, vaccines, and diagnostic products for animals.

Test your knowledge on major tech companies including ASML, Accenture, Airbus, Alphabet, and Amazon. This quiz covers their industry roles, key innovations, and current challenges. Dive into the fascinating world of technology and digital transformation!