• The MSCI ACWI IMI Index covers large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks across 23 developed markets (DM) and 24 emerging markets (EM), comprising 8,831 constituents and representing approximately 99% of the global equity investment opportunity set. • The MSCI WORLD IMI Index covers large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks across 23 developed markets, comprising 5,472 constituents and representing approximately 99% of the free-float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. • Transformative Technologies: • MSCI ACWI IMI ROBOTICS represents companies engaged in developing new products and services focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. • MSCI ACWI IMI CYBERSECURITY represents companies focused on developing cybersecurity solutions, protecting digital assets, and ensuring information system security. • MSCI ACWI IMI DIGITAL ECONOMY represents companies driving digital economic growth, including e-commerce, digital payments, online platforms, and related technologies. • MSCI ACWI IMI DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY represents companies developing or leveraging disruptive technologies with potential to transform industries and business models. • MSCI ACWI IMI FUTURE MOBILITY represents companies developing new products and services focused on energy storage technologies, autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, and novel transportation methods. • MSCI ACWI IMI NEXT-GENERATION INTERNET INNOVATION represents companies engaged in developing next-generation internet technologies, including faster, more secure, and more efficient online communication systems. • MSCI ACWI IMI AUTONOMOUS TECH & INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION represents companies advancing autonomous technologies and industrial automation, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and advanced manufacturing processes. • MSCI ACWI IMI FINTECH INNOVATION represents companies at the forefront of financial technology innovation, including digital payments, blockchain, and other fintech-related developments. • MSCI Global IMI Space Exploration 30 Index represents companies involved in space exploration and related industries, including satellite technology, space travel, and other extraterrestrial activities. • MSCI ACWI IMI SMART SECURITY & DEFENSE represents companies developing advanced security and defense technologies, including surveillance, defense systems, and intelligent security solutions. • MSCI Global IMI Blockchain Economy 30 Index represents companies leveraging blockchain technology to create new economic models and services, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrencies. • Environment & Resources: • MSCI Global IMI Clean Energy Infrastructure 30 Index represents companies involved in developing and maintaining clean energy infrastructure, including renewable power plants, smart grids, and energy efficiency technologies. • MSCI ACWI IMI EFFICIENT ENERGY represents companies engaged in developing energy-efficient technologies, potentially including advancements in renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage solutions. • MSCI ACWI IMI Sustainable Water Transformation Extended Cap Index represents companies involved in sustainable water management and utilization, including water conservation, desalination, and water purification technologies. • MSCI ACWI IMI Hydrogen & Future Fuels Index represents companies engaged in developing hydrogen and other alternative fuels, which may play a critical role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. • Health & Healthcare: • MSCI ACWI IMI GENOMIC INNOVATION represents companies at the forefront of genomic research and innovation, including gene editing, personalized medicine, and other advanced biotechnological developments. • MSCI ACWI IMI DIGITAL HEALTH represents companies driving digital health innovation, including telemedicine, health informatics, wearable health devices, and other digital healthcare solutions. • MSCI ACWI IMI VIROLOGY represents companies engaged in virology research and therapeutics, including vaccine development, antiviral drugs, and other virology-related healthcare advances. • MSCI ACWI IMI IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY represents companies pioneering immunotherapy for cancer treatment, focusing on harnessing the human immune system to fight cancer. • MSCI ACWI IMI ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGY represents companies at the forefront of biotechnology, including development of novel therapies, diagnostic methods, and other biotech innovations. • Society & Lifestyle: • MSCI ACWI IMI SMART CITIES represents companies involved in developing and implementing smart city technologies, including urban planning, sustainable infrastructure, and intelligent transportation systems. • MSCI ACWI IMI AGING SOCIETY OPPORTUNITIES represents companies capitalizing on opportunities arising from global population aging, including healthcare, retirement planning, and age-friendly products and services. • MSCI ACWI IMI MILLENNIALS represents companies catering to millennials, focusing on trends such as digital consumption, social media, and lifestyle preferences of younger consumers. • MSCI ACWI IMI FUTURE EDUCATION represents companies driving education innovation, including online learning, educational technology, and new modes of educational delivery. • MSCI ACWI IMI FOOD REVOLUTION represents companies leading the transformation of the food industry, including sustainable agriculture, plant-based foods, and innovations in food production and distribution.

2025 Global Top 100 Public Companies by Market Capitalization

Recently, PwC ranked the 'Global Top 100 Public Companies 2025' based on the market capitalizations of publicly listed companies as of March 31, 2025. Apple ranked first, followed closely by Microsoft and NVIDIA. Of the 100 companies, 58 are headquartered in the United States. China has 14 companies on the list (including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). The United Kingdom has four; France, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, and India each have three; and Saudi Arabia, Denmark, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Ireland, Australia, and Canada each have one. Among the 100 listed companies: • Technology firms: 22 companies, total market cap USD 13.922 trillion; • Financial firms: 20 companies, total market cap USD 6.284 trillion; • Telecommunication services firms: 10 companies, total market cap USD 562.5 billion; • Consumer discretionary firms: 12 companies, total market cap USD 517.2 billion; • Healthcare firms: 13 companies, total market cap USD 398.1 billion; • Energy firms: 6 companies, total market cap USD 314.7 billion; • Consumer staples firms: 9 companies, total market cap USD 301.2 billion; • Industrial firms: 7 companies, total market cap USD 127.2 billion; • Materials firm: 1 company, market cap USD 220 billion. Rank | Company | Headquarters | Sector | Market Cap (USD billions) / Prior Year Market Cap (USD billions) 1. Apple | United States | Information Technology | 3,337 / 2,648 2. Microsoft | United States | Information Technology | 2,791 / 3,126 3. NVIDIA | United States | Information Technology | 2,644 / 2,224 4. Amazon.com | United States | Consumer Discretionary | 2,016 / 1,874 5. Alphabet (Google’s parent company) | United States | Communication Services | 1,894 / 1,884 6. Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) | Saudi Arabia | Energy | 1,726 / 1,991 7. Meta (Facebook’s parent company) | United States | Communication Services | 1,460 / 1,238 8. Berkshire Hathaway | United States | Financials | 1,149 / 909 9. Tesla | United States | Consumer Discretionary | 834 / 560 10. Broadcom | United States | Information Technology | 787 / 614 11. Eli Lilly and Company | United States | Healthcare | 742 / 701 12. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) | Taiwan, China | Information Technology | 709 / 632 13. Walmart | United States | Consumer Staples | 704 / 485

Linde PLC Shares Acquired by McKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc.

Oct 17, 2026

McKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc. acquired approximately $9.85 million worth of Linde PLC shares in the third quarter, while analysts maintain a Buy rating with a price target of $547.10.

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