The 500 major companies classified into 11 major sectors of the economy, large segments of the economy, which are grouped into three categories.
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The technology sector encompasses companies that develop, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of technology products and services.
The industrials sector encompasses companies that manufacture and distribute capital goods used in the production of other goods and services.
The energy sector is a vital part of the global economy. It encompasses finding, extracting, processing, transporting, and delivering energy resources.
The communication services includes companies that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services.
The real estate sector is for land, residential and commercial properties. It includes entities that profit from owning, developing, selling, or renting real estate.
The financial services sector is a broad category encompassing businesses that provide financial products and services to individuals and businesses.
The consumer discretionary sector consists of companies that manufacture and sell non-essential goods and services. Products that people want, but not need.
The basic materials sector encompasses companies involved in the discovery, extraction, and processing of raw materials, foundation for the global economy.
The utilities sector is a category of stocks that consists of companies that provide essential services to consumers and businesses such as water, electricity and gas.
The healthcare sector is an important part of the stock market. It includes companies that develop, manufacture, and distribute products related to health.
The consumer staples sector includes companies that sell products that people need and buy on a regular basis, regardless of the economic climate.
The economy is divided into 11 main sectors. A sector describes a large segment of the economy. Here is a breakdown with more details.
This article is about fours different factors of production (land, labor, capital and enterprise) and three basic sectors of production.