Market Gainers in 2020

In the earlier posts, we have comprehensively mentioned the outcomes of the pandemic, especially unwanted ones. As of now, some companies have filtered their future from the loss-making ones.

These are truly the market gainers that have either changed their streams of working or have changed the stream of markets for their work. Numerous such big brands are in this run of fame, but some are shining from the beginning of their basics, which are discussed below.

Amazon
SECTOR: E-COMMERCE
HQ:         SEATTLE, US
Key Stat: Amazon anticipates it could spend $4bn to keep its logistics running during the coronavirus crisis.
It has gained popularity amidst the transport crisis during the lockdown. It is known for its fast deliveries and expanded market reach all over the world.
$401.1 bn
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Microsoft
SECTOR: TECHNOLOGY
HQ:         REDMOND, US
Key Stat: 75m people used the Teams communication app in a single day in April, up from 20m in late 2019.
Its operating system ‘Windows’ has now taken over the market. Everyone now recommends Microsoft and its products as the best for technological products.
$269.9 bn
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Apple
SECTOR: TECHNOLOGY                        
HQ:         CUPERTINO, US
Key stat: The iPhone maker managed to rake in $58.3bn in revenue in the March quarter, despite losing all of its retail stores.
As in the flow of the digital revolution, Apple has successfully established trust in security matters on its customers. In this time, iPhones are the first choice.
$219.1bn
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Tesla
SECTOR: AUTOS                                            
HQ:         PALO ALTO, US
Key stat: 402 miles: the range of Tesla’s latest Model S, underscoring its technological lead.
Tesla has outpaced the well-recognized companies by its techno-reach. It has now stepped forward for space travel and there is no wonder that we will be going on a trip to Moon soon!
$108.4bn
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Tencent
SECTOR: TECHNOLOGY
HQ:         SHENZHEN, CHINA
Key stat: Online gaming revenues rose 31 % in the first quarter.
Tencent has created the finest of virtual worlds. Honor of Kings and PUBG, developed by it has turned the youth on its side in their boredom. It has now acquired various game developer companies.
$93bn
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Facebook
SECTOR: TECHNOLOGY
HQ:         MENLO PARK, US
Key stat: 39 % - the rise in advertising impressions on Facebook in the first quarter of the year.
Everybody is addictively familiar to the pop sound of Facebook. It has now mingled with the ordinary life making it a ‘social media’ life.
$85.7bn
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Nvidia
SECTOR: TECHNOLOGY
HQ:         SANTA CLARA, US
Key stat: Hours spent playing games on Nvidia’s platforms jumped 50 % during lockdowns.
Nvidia is ranking first in making the graphics chip for the pro gamers. It has also started consolidating its empire through online gaming platforms.
$83.3bn
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Netflix
SECTOR: MEDIA
HQ:         LOS GATOS, US
Key stat: It has got 183m global subscribers by the end of Q1, a 23 % jump from a year earlier.
Netflix is a plethora of movies, web series, and much more. It has delivered portable home theatres to its customers worldwide. Netflix’s web series is the new black for the people.
$55.1bn
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Adobe
SECTOR: SOFTWARE                                                      
HQ:         SAN JOSE, US
Key stat: The number of PDF documents shared using Adobe’s software rose 50 % compared with the same quarter a year ago.
It has and is helping in saving paper and making a safe transfer of documents. They are convenient and easy to forward, and hence are popular.
$40.1bn
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Audi
SECTOR: AUTOS                       
HQ:         INGOLSTADT, GERMANY
Key stat: €4.6bn - Audi’s operating profit in 2019, the largest of VW’s 12 marques.
Who would think of buying expensive cars in lockdown? But investors thought it realistically, Audi’s stock went high during lockdowns. And this relieved from its healthy profits margin going too low.
$37.8bn 
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Alibaba Group
SECTOR: E-COMMERCE                                       
HQ:         HANGZHOU, CHINA
Key stat: Alibaba’s cloud unit grew 57 % in the first quarter.
 Alibaba has altered its online market losses with profits in cloud computing and bricks and mortar grocery. Alibaba has a vast business infrastructure and is recommended best for wholesale marketing.
$32.8bn
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NestlÉ
SECTOR: CONSUMER GOODS                                       
HQ:         VEVEY, SWITZERLAND
Key stat: Nestlé’s pet care division boasted 13.9 % organic growth in the first quarter.
Nestlé possesses a big territory of the consumer goods market. It is an efficient producer of goods and helped the people for their panic shopping a lot.
$14.2bn
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Spotify
SECTOR: MUSIC STREAMING                              
HQ:         STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Key stat: 130m global subscribers by the end of Q1, up 31 % from a year ago.
Music has filled people with enthusiasm in their homes. Spotify has ranked amongst the top in music streaming and is liked by everyone for its wide range of songs.
$10.3bn
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Reliance Industries
SECTOR: INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATE                            
HQ:         MUMBAI, INDIA
Key stat: Reliance has raised $15bn from investors since April.
Reliance has boomed its services in lockdown and has excelled in every sector. Its CEO and Chairman, Mr. Mukesh Ambani is now the 6th richest person in the world, after a long run.
$9bn
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Unilever
SECTOR: CONSUMER GOODS                                                       
HQ:         LONDON, UK AND ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Key stat: €19.3bn: annual turnover of Unilever’s foods division, which some analysts believe it will spin-off.
Unilever is a company that holds most of the consumer products that come in daily use ranging from the basic to complex ones.
$8.9bn
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L’OrÉal
SECTOR: COSMETICS                                                                         
HQ:         PARIS, FRANCE
Key stat: Online sales jumped 53 % in the first queue.
The cosmetics are always on top of the list. L’Oréal has invested much in its online market and now it is helping the company to be stable and smooth as before.
$8.7bn
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Snap
SECTOR: SOCIAL MEDIA                                                      
HQ:         LOS ANGELES, US
Key stat: Snap’s first-quarter revenues jumped 44 % to $462m.
Snapchat is a trending social platform from its start. It has brought a camera with variant filters and messaging services. That’s why remains a hot topic within the youth.
$8.6bn
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These where few of the companies which have benefitted from this catastrophe by providing help to the public all over the world. These multinational brands have applied a lot of hard work in bringing out their motive.

There still, arises a question; whether these profits will be permanent or temporary due to pandemic? We will get to know about this when the pandemic ends, but till then please send your views through comments on this open-ended question. I will be happy to see your approach towards the blog.

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