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With a market cap of $42.5 billion, Corning Incorporated (GLW) is a global technology company operating across five key business segments: Optical Communications; Display Technologies; Specialty Materials; Environmental Technologies; and Life Sciences. The company serves a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, and biomedical research.
Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Corning fits this criterion perfectly. The company manufactures advanced glass substrates and materials used in applications ranging from flat panel displays and mobile consumer electronics to telecommunications infrastructure, emissions control systems, and scientific research.