No. 19
Apple (AAPL)
Country: U.S
Revenue (Millions): 33,689
Revenue Growth: 17%
Return on Equity: 21%
Shareholder Return: -28%
If there's a way for a company to make news, Apple did it in 2008. The company's iPhone has redefined the market for cell phones and wireless applications, with 30,000 applications that can be downloaded to the device. But in January, CEO Steve Jobs went on medical leave related to pancreatic cancer. Apple's ability to sustain its remarkable run of the past decade could hinge on whether or not Jobs returns in June.
