Data Visualization of the Week.
The 10 largest companies in the S&P 500 by their share of the S&P 500’s total market cap from 1985 to 2024.
Visualization from Visual Capitalist, data comes from Goldmans Sachs and the American Enterprise Institute.
Key Takeaways
- Tech companies barely appeared in the top 10 before 2000 but now make up the majority by 2024.
- Consumer staples and iconic brands like Phillip Morris and Coca-Cola were once giants in the S&P 500 but no longer crack the top rankings.
- Oil was ruled the market, with Exxon Mobil consistently ranking near the top from 1985 through 2005 before being overtaken by tech.
The most read & interesting retail stories.
April 2025 proved retail never sleeps — between AI innovations, high-stakes lawsuits, major acquisitions, and looming food regulations, the industry kept us on our toes
Here’s the quick rundown:
- Retail Tech Takes Over: AI is being injected into everything from deliveries to shopping apps.
- Legal Battles Heat Up: Kroger and Albertsons are still fighting it out.
- Massive Moves & Mergers: Walgreens says goodbye to the stock market.
- Food Regulations Are Here to Stay: State laws are about to change what’s on your plate.
- Retail Trends Recap: Q1 wasn’t boring — tariffs, AI, and supply chain shakeups kept everyone busy.
All of this and more!
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