Johnson & Johnson
Researches and makes medicines and medical equipment for hospitals.
📖 Its story
In 1886, three Johnson brothers started making clean bandages and gauze, because back then many wounds got infected. They wanted doctors to be able to operate more safely. Over time they grew to make medicines and medical devices.
💵 How it makes money
By selling prescription medicines and medical devices to hospitals and doctors.
🤯 Fun fact
In 1920, an employee named Earle Dickson invented the Band-Aid for his wife, who often cut herself in the kitchen.
👍 The good part
It has lots of different health products, so it doesn't depend on just one.
⚠️ The risk
It has faced many lawsuits, like the ones about its old baby powder.
🧠 Did you get it?
What famous invention did a Johnson & Johnson employee make in 1920?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1886
- Founded by: Brothers Robert Wood, James Wood and Edward Mead Johnson
- Home: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for JNJ stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters JNJ.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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