BusinessWeek released its
listof the top 40 global companies for the year, and Nintendo, maker of the Wii console, came out on top. Google and Apple were No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
The ranking, which judges corporations on their “commitment to innovation, diversified portfolios, aggressive expansion, strong leadership, and a clear vision for the future,” among other criteria, found that technology companies, in general, stood out this year.
Two groups stand out: technology and telecommunications companies that have tapped into continuing demand for mobile-phone service and new digital hardware and services, and heavy industry and engineering outfits benefiting from the uptick in infrastructure spending.