10 Most Powerful and Influential Companies In America

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9. Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS)

Market Cap: $98 billion

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) ranks 9th in our list of most powerful and influential companies in America. It may be lagging behind some of its peers in the banking sector, like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo. However, over the years, Goldman Sachs has been very close to the U.S. government. Among the bank’s alumni that served in key positions in previous administrations are Henry Paulson and Robert Rubin, who served as Secretary of the Treasury between 2006 and 2009, and between 1995 and 1999, respectively. The Trump administration has also opened its doors to former Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) employees. Former Goldman Sachs partner Steven Mnuchin was appointed by Trump as the new Secretary of the Treasury, while Steve Bannon, Trump’s chief strategist, also worked at Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS), having left as the company’s Vice President. Goldman Sachs is also one of the 11 Best Finance Companies to Work For.

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