Fortune 500
· By Nina Easton
From taxes to jobs to regulation, the President explains what the U.S. must do to restore its economic strength. More
As many big companies are announcing mass layoffs, these Fortune 100 employers have at least 150 openings each. More
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 media giant is expanding across all platforms to target many more potential viewers and consumers. Play
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 |
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
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
By Geoff Colvin
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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
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By Anne Fisher
One tip for candidates who want to avoid making a faux pas: Leave your cockatoo at home. More
"The thought of being laid off both terrifies and kind of excites me. It would be financially devestating..."
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
