Sometimes we forget just how big Standard Oil was. The three major U.S. oil companies: ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), ConocoPhilips (COP), all used to be a part of Standard Oil.
How Big Would Standard Oil Be Today?
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Today’s Treasury Rates Explained
Bonds are essentially loans. You give a company or some other entity money, they pay you interest, and eventually give you your original investment