Lydia Belanger - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I'm a 2014 graduate of the Medill School at Northwestern University, with a focus on magazine journalism. I have varied interests, including science, health, technology, and culture.

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• The age of a Fortune 500 company is only part of its story

  By Lydia Belanger Verified| Yahoo Finance Verified Earlier this year, 14 companies made the Fortune 500 list for the first time. The idea of a Fortune 500 debut may conjure images of fast-growing tech startups or otherwise nascent corporations. But not all of the ranking’s newcomers fit that profile. The youngest of this year’s first-time companies, delivery platform DoorDash, was founded in 2013. It entered the Fortune 1000 at No. 769 in 2021 and rose at a steady clip to make the 500 three years later (today, it’s No. 443).

  By Lydia Belanger Verified · Yahoo Finance

  Sep. 10, 2024

• The year a Fortune 500 company was founded is only part of its story

  By Lydia Belanger Verified| Fortune Verified The youngest of this year’s first-time companies, delivery platform DoorDash, was founded in 2013. It entered the Fortune 1000 at No. 769 in 2021 and rose at a steady clip to make the 500 three years later (today, it’s No. 443). Gig economy peers Uber and Airbnb had joined the Fortune 500 ranks in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The oldest member of the Class of 2024, meanwhile, has been around for more than a century and a half: New York Community Bancorp (No. 457), founded in 1859.

  By Lydia Belanger Verified · Fortune

  Sep. 10, 2024

• How the Walmart-Amazon rivalry encapsulates the Fortune 500’s biggest trends

  By Lydia Belanger Verified| Yahoo Finance Verified For the past five years, the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Fortune 500 have reflected a head-to-head retail rivalry. Walmart, which has ranked in first or second place on the list of America’s biggest companies by revenue every year of the 21st century and has been No. 1 for 12 years in a row, began competing with Amazon for the top spot beginning with the 2020 list, published that spring.

  By Lydia Belanger Verified · Yahoo Finance

  Aug. 27, 2024

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Fortune

Fortune is a prominent American business magazine founded in 1929 by Henry R. Luce. Officially launched in February 1930, it quickly became a leading voice in business journalism, offering in-depth analyses and insights into the business world. The magazine features articles on business trends, company profiles, and economic forecasts. Fortune is well-known for its annual lists, including the Fortune 500, which ranks companies globally by revenue. It also provides extensive digital content, including news articles, podcasts, and videos focused on business and finance. Additionally, Fortune hosts various conferences and events, such as the Fortune Global Forum and the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, bringing together business leaders and influencers from around the world. Its readership includes business executives and entrepreneurs across various industries, making it a key resource for anyone interested in business news and trends.