Research
February 15, 2021
By absolute value, the biggest gainers in “2020 Hurun Global 500" were Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Image courtesy of Amazon
By Katie Tamola
COVID-19 has vastly impacted the world, but some technology companies have seen momentous growth during the pandemic, according to a new report.
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