Major Public Companies

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• Baker Hughes  - Provider of products and services for the global petroleum market. Site presents information on investor relations, corporate affairs, product and enterprise solutions.
• Ball Corporation  - Maker of cans and containers for the food and beverage industries. Also manufactures products for space and defense applications.
• Banco Popular  - Corporate profile, product and service details, branch locator, press releases, and information on investor relations.
• Bank of America Corp.  - Large American bank with an extensive branch network. Offers consumer and small business banking, credit cards, investment banking and brokerage, and asset management as core services.
• Bank of New York Co.  - Information on the services offered, clients served, investor relations, and worldwide locations.
• Barnes & Noble  - United States bookseller with stores operating in all fifty states as well as in the District of Columbia.
• Baxter International  - Deerfield, Illinois based company provides treatments for those who suffer from cancer, kidney disease, and immune deficiencies.
• BB&T  - Banking company serving consumers, small to mid-sized businesses, and government entities.
• Bear Sterns  - Investment bank and securities trading and brokerage firm serving a global clientele.
• Beazer Homes USA  - American home builder offers single-family homes for entry-level and move-up buyers.
• Beckman Coulter  - Maker and seller of all kinds of diagnostic tools and systems. Product offerings include immunoassay, clinical chemistry, and hematology systems.
• Becton Dickinson  - Manufacturer of syringes, injection and infusion devices, disposal units, specimen management and data capture systems, test kits, and diagnostic assays.
• Bed Bath and Beyond  - US superstore retailer with two main product categories: domestics and home furnishings.
• Belo Corporation  - Mass media conglomerate headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Maintains a number of television stations and newspaper businesses.
• Bemis Company  - Flexible packaging company and major manufacturer of pressure sensitive materials for labels, decorations, and signages.
• Benchmark Electronics  - Provider of contract manufacturing services to electronics makers. Manufactures complex printed circuit boards and related electronics systems and subsystems.
• Berkshire Hathaway  - Official company homepage presents an overview of the company, reports, news releases, and information on corporate governance.
• Best Buy  - Consumer electronics outlet with operations in different parts of the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world. Also offers installation and maintenance services.
• BigLots.com  - Company overview with a store locator, contact details, news, and information on vendor and investor relations.
• Biogen IDEC  - R&D company develops new and better biotechnology drugs particularly in the areas of oncology, immunology, and neurology.
• Biomet  - Medical device manufacturer based in Warsaw, Indiana. Specializes in reconstructive products, fixation and support devices, dental implants, and operating room supplies.
• BJ Services Company  - Publicly-traded company provides pressure-pumping services used to protect the oil formation. Also offers chemical, tubular, pipeline, and completion services.
• BJ's Wholesale Club  - Membership warehouse club sells a wide assortment of products including canned, fresh, and frozen foods; general merchandise; apparel and housewares.
• Black & Decker  - Company based in Towson, Maryland manufactures power tools and home appliances.
• BlackRock  - Global investment management, risk management, and advisory services provider. Serves a clientele that includes the corporations, union pension plans, insurance companies, mutual funds, endowments, foundations, and charities.
• Blockbuster Online  - Chain of video tape, video game and DVD rental shops based at the Renaissance Tower in downtown Dallas, Texas.
• BlueLinx Holdings  - Building products distribution company serving the needs of residential and commercial construction, remodeling, and repair.
• Bob Evans Farms  - Meat and pork products manufacturer serving family-sized restaurants and retail stores across the United States.
• Boeing  - Aerospace company operates commercial airplane and integrated defense systems business segments.
• Boise Cascade Holdings  - Manufacturer and distributor of lumber, plywood, and particleboard. Also offers engineered products such as wood I-joists and laminated lumber.
• Borders Group  - Bookstore's website presents information on investor and media relations, career opportunities, and publishers and artists.
• BorgWaner  - Official website of the power train products maker. Presents news and information on products, businesses, and financial performance.
• Boston Scientific Corporation  - Medical supplies company specializing in the manufacture of products used in minimally invasive procedures.
• Bowater  - American pulp and paper company based in Greenville, South Carolina. Operates pulp and paper mills in the United States, Canada, and South Korea.
• Boyd Gaming  - Casino operator headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site presents information on community affairs, investor relations, and employment opportunities.
• Briggs & Stratton  - International manufacturer of air-cooled gas engines used in lawn mowers and garden tillers.
• Brightpoint  - International distributor of mobile phones and other wireless products.
• Brinker International  - Casual-dining restaurant operator with business presence in over 20 countries and more than 1,600 restaurant locations.
• Brink's  - Business and security services company. Site provides information on corporate affairs, contact details, and press releases.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb  - Pharmaceutical company offers products for cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and unhealthful cholesterol.
• Broadcom Corporation  - Provider of integrated circuits (ICs) for digital set-top boxes, cable modems, servers, and local-area and home networking gear.
• Brown Shoe  - Consumer-driven footwear company and wholesale supplier of women’s fashion shoes.
• Brown-Forman  - Diversified producer of consumer products known for producing America's first bottled bourbon.
• Brunswick  - Equipment manufacturer serving the marine, fitness, bowling, and billiards industries.
• Builders FirstSource  - Structural building products company serving the needs of American home builders.
• Building Materials Holding Corporation  - Overview of the company with investor, career, and contact information. With related news and updates.
• Burger King Holdings  - Hamburger chain with over 11,100 restaurants in the United States and several others in locations abroad.
• Burlington Coat Factory  - Retail or coats, outerwear, apparel, shoes, accessories, baby clothes, furniture, toys, home decor items, and gifts.
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway  - Official online home of United States' second largest railroad operator. Presents customer tools and information on markets and services.