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- 1GE· Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Grant
- 95.3k employees
- 2Fidelity Investments· Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve. Fidelity’s strength comes from the scale of our diversified, market-leading financial services businesses that serve individuals, families, employers, wealth management firms, and institutions. With assets under administration of $15.0 trillion, including discretionary assets of $5.9 trillion as of March 31, 2025, we focus on meeting the unique needs of a broad and growing customer base. Privately held for 78 years, Fidelity employs more than 77,000 associates across the United States, Ireland, and India. For our Terms and Conditions, please visit http://go.fidelity.com/LIterms
- Secondary
- 84.7k employees
- Founded 1946
- 3Asda· Beeston, England, United Kingdom
It’s hard for anyone to imagine just how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with on the shop floor (or on your doorstep), there are hundreds of others you don’t get to see. In fact, because our business is changing so rapidly, there are new roles being created at Asda all the time. Technology is changing how we do things every day, helping us to reimagine retail to make life better for our customers, in-store and online. For those with imagination, can-do, integrity and a willingness to embrace change, the possibilities at Asda are limitless. Take a look around and see where a career at Asda could take you.
- 52.8k employees
- Founded 2024
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- 4State Street· Boston, Massachusetts, United States
At State Street, we deliver leading investment platforms, data, expertise, and solutions that accelerate performance and better decision making.With over 200 years of global financial leadership, we equip institutional investors through a comprehensive suite of capabilities:Investment Services: Integrated front-to-back solutions across custody, accounting, and operations.Investment Management: Index and active strategies from one of the world’s largest asset managers.Markets: Multi-asset trading, FX solutions, and data-driven research to enhance portfolio value.Who We Are•50,000+ employees worldwide•Active in 100+ markets•#1 in ETF servicingWhat You’ll Find Here•Executive perspectives and thought leadership•Timely market commentary and macro insights•Our views on investment operations, ETFs, private markets, and digital finance•Stories reflecting our culture, values and commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Post-IPO equity
- 47.4k employees
- 5Whirlpool Corporation· Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
- Post-IPO debt
- 46.1k employees
- Founded 1911
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