Pfizer
Researches and makes medicines and vaccines.
📖 Its story
In 1849, two German cousins, Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, opened a small lab in Brooklyn, New York. Their first product was a medicine against worms that tasted like almond candy so it would be easy to take. Since then it has created many famous medicines.
💵 How it makes money
It sells medicines and vaccines to hospitals, pharmacies and governments all over the world.
🤯 Fun fact
During World War II, Pfizer figured out how to make penicillin in large amounts.
👍 The good part
Its medicines and vaccines help millions of people get better or avoid getting sick.
⚠️ The risk
When the patents on its medicines run out, other companies can copy them and sell them cheaper.
🧠 Did you get it?
What flavor was Pfizer's first product?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1849
- Founded by: Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart
- Home: New York, New York
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for PFE stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters PFE.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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