As we near the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the events that shaped 2019. One thing that stood out was the greediness of the . A, B, C, and all the way to Z, each letter seemed to want more than its fair share of attention and power.

Let’s start with the A’s. We had Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet (the parent company of Google). These technology giants continued their dominance throughout the year. Amazon became the second company ever to reach $1 trillion in market value, Apple released its latest iPhone models, and Alphabet faced multiple antitrust investigations.

The B’s were also quite proud of themselves. From the banking industry, we had Bank of America, Barclays, and BlackRock. These financial institutions made significant profits while grappling with the ever-changing regulations of the industry.

The C’s were no different. Coca-Cola continued to cement its position as the world’s largest beverage company, while Comcast, the cable and internet provider, acquired Sky in a multi-billion dollar deal.

The D’s didn’t want to be left behind either. Disney launched its long-awaited streaming service, Disney+, which quickly gained millions of subscribers. Deutsche Bank, however, had a challenging year with multiple scandals and a new CEO.

The E’s were diverse in their interests. We had ExxonMobil dominating the oil and gas sector, while Etsy saw a surge in popularity as consumers embrace shopping on smaller e-commerce platforms.

The F’s were also a mix of industries. Facebook, despite facing numerous controversies over data privacy and misinformation, continued to be the leading social media platform. Ford faced challenges with declining sales and production halts, while FedEx struggled with the rise of e-commerce delivery services.

The G’s were not as prominent, but we had Goldman Sachs and General Electric. Goldman Sachs saw a decline in revenue, while General Electric reached a settlement with the SEC over accounting fraud.

The H’s had their challenges as well. From the healthcare sector, we saw companies like HCA Healthcare and Humana face regulatory scrutiny and increased competition.

The I’s were all about technology and innovation. IBM continued to focus on its artificial intelligence and cloud computing initiatives, while Intel fought back against competitors with new processor releases.

The J’s had only one notable representative, Johnson & Johnson. The healthcare and pharmaceutical company faced multiple lawsuits over its opioid products and baby powder.

The K’s continued to be major players in the automotive industry. Toyota and Kia both released new models and saw strong sales.

The L’s were all about entertainment. We had Lionsgate releasing multiple successful movies and shows, while Live Nation continued to be a leading event promoter.

The M’s were a mixed bag as well. McDonald’s dominated the fast-food sector, while Microsoft’s new releases and partnerships kept it at the forefront of technology.

The N’s had Netflix, the streaming giant that faced increased competition from newcomers like Disney+. Nvidia, the technology company that specializes in graphics processing units, also had a successful year.

The O’s had only one notable company, Oracle. The technology company faced challenges with transitioning to the cloud and competition from Google and Amazon.

The P’s had significant representation from the retail sector with companies like Procter & Gamble and Walmart. Both companies faced challenges from increased competition and changing customer preferences.

The Q’s had only one company, Qualcomm. The technology company continued its focus on 5G technology and mobile processors.

The R’s had multiple automotive companies, from Ford to Renault and Rolls Royce.

The S’s were mainly financial institutions, with companies like JPMorgan Chase, UBS, and Santander dominating the sector.

The T’s were all about telecommunications, with AT&T and T-Mobile releasing new 5G services and plans.

The U’s had only one company, Uber. The ride-hailing company saw an underwhelming IPO and faced challenges with increasing regulations and competition.

The V’s had Visa, the payment processing giant that saw an increase in revenue and partnerships.

The W’s were dominated by Walmart, the retail giant that continued to invest in e-commerce and omnichannel initiatives.

The X’s were entirely without representation.

The Y’s had only Yahoo, which was acquired by Verizon in 2017.

Last but not least, the Z’s had Zillow, the online real estate database that continued to see growth despite increased competition.

In conclusion, the alphabet of 2019 was indeed , with each letter vying for attention and power in various industries. Some were successful, while others faced challenges. It will be interesting to see what the alphabet of 2020 has in store for us.

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