"Fortune's survey, the 15th in the series, polled 3,855 US executives, directors and analysts. Tech companies lead this year, with Apple taking the No 1 spot. Since the survey began, only three companies – GE, Berkshire Hathaway and Proctor & Gamble – have ranked first in their industry every year. More striking still, a record 30 companies supplanted last year's industry leaders at the top of their categories." (Quoted from article)