The Forbes list of the most powerful companies showcases global high performers. The parameters used to measure these companies were sales, profit, assets, shares traded, positive equity, and market value. This study covered many countries including the US, Japan, India, China, Sweden, Oman, Canada, Ireland, Lebanon, and South Africa.
[The World's Leading Companies - Forbes.com](http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/20/global-2000-leading-world-business-global-2000-10-intro.html)
[The World's Leading Companies - Forbes.com](http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/20/global-2000-leading-world-business-global-2000-10-intro.html)