How These Top Companies Foresee Global Economy?

10. Sales Taxes Won't Dissuade Consumers: Amazon

Amazon.com says that though they are collecting the sales taxes in many states within the United States, it has not deterred the consumers.

The company observes: "We do collect [sales tax] in several states within the U.S. We do collect in a number of geographies that have an equivalent value added tax, approximately half for our business. We actually sales tax, the value added tax. We do very good business in those geographies ... But you see that we have seen very strong growth even while collecting. So we are very supportive of collecting. We think the best way to do that is through a federal solution and we keep working with Congress and others to try to get that passed."

11. Comcast Presumes the Year to be Productive

Comcast assumes the year to be beneficial as there is a record demand for internet and television services.

The company says: "We’re seeing record numbers on every channel, on demand, on the Internet, and on mobile. This reality is a huge technical undertaking and I have to say I’m thrilled so far. I’m equally pleased to report solid operating results for the second quarter driven by another outstanding quarter in cable...High speed Internet and business service continue to add power to cable growth in the second quarter and we kept up the trend of improving year-­over-­year customer performance."