Table 1. Ten well-known American companies.

Ticker symbol (TIC)	Company name	Information
AAPL	Apple	Technology company
AMGN	Amgen	Biotechnology company
BA	Boeing company	Manufacturer of aircraft
DIS	Disney company	Entertainment company
INTC	Intel corporation	Semiconductor design, manufacturing
KO	Coca-cola company	Beverage company
MCD	McDonald corporation	Fast-food restaurant
MSFT	Microsoft corporation	Technology company
TRV	Travelers company	Insurance products and services
V	Visa Inc.	Payment technology