Companies That We Believed To Be American, But They Are Really Not!

Published on 10/05/2021
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The Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a good choice for anyone seeking luxurious New York City accommodations. It is not only a New York institution; it is a piece of American history as well. Although Hilton Worldwide manages the hotel, Anbang Insurance Group purchased it in 2014 for $1.95 billion. By charging such a high rate, it has become the most expensive hotel in recorded history. The Chinese company significantly renovated the hotel, transforming many of the hotel rooms into condominiums in the process. Even more American enterprises are on the insurance company’s shopping list. It considered Starwood Resorts as a possible takeover target.

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel

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Tesla

Elon Musk, the mastermind behind Tesla, owns a 21.7 percent interest in the company, making him the largest stakeholder. For example, Tencent Holdings Ltd. is a significant shareholder in the company. To their amazement, they discover that the Chinese conglomerate is not limited to music. Tencent is the world’s largest creator and publisher of video games, as well as a significant player in social media. It even reported a $95.8 billion net profit in 2019. Their approach is crystal clear: they are doing everything correctly! We anticipate it will continue to grow in the future.

Tesla

Tesla

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