Forbes Media LLC (Forbes) is a global business media and publishing company known for Forbes magazine and Forbes.com. Founded in 1917 by financial journalist B.C. Forbes and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company covers business, finance, markets, technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship through news, analysis, and commentary.
Forbes produces widely cited rankings and data-driven lists such as the Forbes Global 2000, Forbes 400, and World’s Billionaires, as well as employer and sector-focused rankings that span many industries, including chemicals and materials. Its portfolio includes digital publishing, newsletters, research, and events. Forbes serves executives, investors, and professionals worldwide with reporting and benchmarking that often features large publicly listed and privately held companies across the industrial economy.