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![World's 25 biggest companies](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/images/07/09/walmart.01.jpg)
Once again, Wal-Mart grabs the No. 1 spot on this year's Global 500 list. See which other companies are the largest on the planet. more
![The COO's dilemma](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/08/08/news/newsmakers/siklos_chernin.fortune/peter_chernin.ap.01.jpg)
· By Richard Siklos
Peter Chernin, News Corp.'s No. 2, has a big job, a big paycheck, a big (and growing) profile - and a contract that's coming up for renewal. more
![Merrill's picked pockets](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/08/06/news/companies/merrill_bloomberg_sale.fortune/john_thain.01.jpg)
· By Roddy Boyd
Merrill Lynch is supposed to know something about buying and selling assets. So how come it got so little upfront for its stake in Bloomberg? more
![Credit losses aren't done yet](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/08/05/news/companies/writedown_boyd.fortune/merrill_lynch_bldg.01.jpg)
· By Roddy Boyd
Merrill's sale of toxic debt raised hopes, but Wall Street's pain isn't over yet. more
![The trials of Jimmy Cayne](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/07/31/news/companies/bear_excerpt.fortune/cayne_formal.01.jpg)
· By William D. Cohan
Last summer he was worth $1.6 billion on paper. Then he nearly died and Bear Stearns collapsed. more
![Viacom's multi-media strategy](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/fortune/2008/07/07/serwer.viacomceo.online.fortune.216x164.jpg)
The media giant is expanding across all platforms to target many more potential viewers and consumers. more![video](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i.cdn.turner.com/money/.element/img/1.0/misc/icon_video.gif)
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See the full list of America's largest corporations, including detailed company profiles and contact information.
1. Wal-Mart Stores | 11. Berkshire Hathaway |
2. Exxon Mobil | 12. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. |
3. Chevron | 13. AIG |
4. General Motors | 14. Hewlett-Packard |
5. ConocoPhillips | 15. IBM |
6. General Electric | 16. Valero Energy |
7. Ford Motor | 17. Verizon Communications |
8. Citigroup | 18. McKesson |
9. Bank of America | 19. Cardinal Health |
10. AT&T | 20. Goldman Sachs |
![The new king of brand names](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/07/01/magazines/fortune/brand_names_demos.fortune/martin_franklin.01.jpg)
By Telis Demos
Can a budding conglomerate thrive in 2008? The CEO of Fortune 500 newcomer Jarden Corp. is busy reviving old brands, but Wall Street has its doubts. more
![The end of an era](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/06/20/technology/ballmer_0707.fortune/gates_ballmer.01.jpg)
By David Kirkpatrick
The challenge isn't replacing Bill. That's already happened. Ballmer's big issues now: growth, Google, and those pesky Apple ads. more
![Food for thought](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/06/16/magazines/fortune/colvin_deere.fortune/robert_lane.01.jpg)
By Geoff Colvin
The world can feed itself, says Deere CEO Robert W. Lane, through trade and technology. more
![Roadtrip to China: 8 rules for work and play](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/07/17/news/economy/china_guide.fortune/us_chinese_cultures.cr.01.jpg)
By Anne Fisher
Understanding a few key cultural differences can smooth the way for a trip to China that is free of friction and faux pas. more
![Life after work](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/images/06/13/janis_spindel.01.jpg)
They've given up the daily grind, but that doesn't mean they're retired. Meet seven boomers who have staged enviable second acts - on their own terms. more
![13 dumb job-interview moves](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/06/10/news/economy/dumb.interviewees.fortune/interview.01.jpg)
By Anne Fisher
One tip for candidates who want to avoid making a faux pas: Leave your cockatoo at home. more
"A rallying cry that can galvanize America: “Social Security is probably somewhat more sustainable..."
![Jobs vs. Gates](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090116031653im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2008/images/07/15/gates_jobs.03.jpg)
Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft founder Bill Gates have been trading barbs for years. Here's a look back at one of history's biggest geek rivalries. more
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Company | Price | % Change |
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Smurfit-Stone Container Corp | 0.06 | -83.31% |
Marshall & Ilsley Corp New | 7.80 | -27.24% |
Avis Budget Group | 0.80 | -20.79% |
Citigroup, Inc | 3.63 | -19.87% |
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Index | Last | % Change |
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Dow Jones | 8,212.49 | 0.15% |
Nasdaq | 1,511.84 | 1.49% |
S&P 500 | 843.74 | 0.13% |
10yr | 113 17/32 | Yield: 2.20% |
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Company | Price | % Change |
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Charter Communications Inc D | 0.12 | -7.62% |
Yahoo! Inc | 11.50 | -7.33% |
Western Digital Corporation | 12.82 | 4.91% |
Xilinx Inc | 16.26 | 4.90% |
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