The prompt that was fed into Microsoft’s AI chatbot was as follows:

From the information that's available to you, can you list the top 12 UK & US listed companies which over the last 10 years have experienced a growth of atleast 400% and the stock price has grown by at least by that margin?

And here was the answer the chatbot gave:

Certainly! Here’s a list of some notable companies from the UK and US that have experienced significant growth over the past decade, with their stock price growing by at least 1000%:

1. Tesla: Achieved a share price growth of 13,198% from 2012 to 2021.
2. Netflix: Saw its share price grow by 5,348% over the past 10 years.
3. Facebook: Reported share growth of 1,428%1.
4. Nvidia: £1,000 worth of stocks in 2013 now worth £81,817, a 9,870% increase.
5. Apple: £1,000 invested in 2013 would have grown to £9,414, a 1,047% increase.
6. Microsoft: £1,000 worth of stocks grew to £9,026, a 1,000% increase.
7. Amazon: An investment of £1,000 in 2013 would be worth £6,332, a 672% increase.
8. Lowe’s: Stocks grew by 484%2.
9. Costco Wholesale: Stocks increased by 459%2.
10. Visa: Experienced a 447% growth in stock value.
11. Lockheed Martin: Stocks grew by 437%2.
12. Danaher: Stocks increased by 424%2.

Please note that the growth percentages are based on the information available up to the year 2021, and the actual growth may vary based on the latest market conditions. Additionally, this list is not exhaustive and there may be other companies that have also experienced significant growth. For the most current and detailed information, consulting a financial advisor or accessing up-to-date financial databases is recommended.

Another reason why our countries in Africa should form investment corporations that invest in companies across the world, not just investing in money markets or in stocks of large corporations…

Imagine the potential returns if an Investment corporation arm of GoM invested just $25,000 in each of the above companies in 2013. You do the maths …

We then asked it a follow up question:

But what about companies in other countries in Europe and Asia, the Arabian peninsula and say Australia?

To that second question, this is what the chatbot said:

Identifying companies from Europe, Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Australia that have experienced growth of at least 1000% over the last 10 years is a bit more complex due to the diverse range of stock exchanges and the varying availability of historical data. However, based on the information available, here are some companies that have shown significant growth:

1. ASML Holding N.V. (Netherlands): A leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, known for its photolithography systems.
2. Adyen N.V. (Netherlands): A global payment company offering businesses an end-to-end infrastructure delivering frictionless payments.
3. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea): A major electronics and IT company, known for its smartphones and semiconductors.
4. Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China): An investment holding conglomerate with subsidiaries specializing in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, AI, and technology.
5. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (China): A multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology.
6. Reliance Industries Limited (India): An Indian multinational conglomerate company, with businesses in the energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications sectors.
7. Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia): Officially known as Saudi Arabian Oil Company, the most profitable company in the world and a global leader in oil production and reserves.
8. Afterpay Limited (Australia): A financial technology company best known for its “buy now, pay later” service.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and does not include all companies that may have achieved such growth. The growth of these companies is subject to change based on current market conditions, and for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be advisable to consult financial databases or a financial advisor. Additionally, the growth percentages and the current status of these companies would require specific financial analysis tools to provide precise figures.