10 Most Expensive Stocks Ever


6. Intuitive Surgical Incorporated

Industry: Robotic surgical systems

Stock price: $573.00 per share

Global rank: 6

Intuitive Surgical is engaged in the manufacturing of robotic surgical systems, most notably the da Vinci Surgical System. The da Vinci Surgical System is so well designed that one can perform major surgery remotely using robotic manipulators. The company is listed Nasdaq and S&P stock market. The company has installed almost 1,242 systems worldwide as of July, 2009. Intuitive Surgical, in 2003 merged with its competitor 'Computer Motion'.

5. Priceline.com Incorporated

Industry: Travel

Stock price: $695.09 per share

Global rank: 5

Priceline.com is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. It is a commercial website that helps users who are planning to travel or go on a vacation to get some discount on their airline tickets and hotel stays. Since the company is not a direct supplier of these travel-related services, however it acts as a link between the travel services providers and its user.

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