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Exxon Mobil again tops Fortune's list of top earners. Which other companies are among the most profitable on the planet?

Top 25 Once again, Wal-Mart grabs the No. 1 spot. See which other companies are the largest on the planet. (more)
20 money losersEven giants like General Motors and Merrill Lynch had a rough time in 2007. Here are 20 companies that finished the year in the red. (more)
Which industries rule?The banking industry saw the biggest sales increase, while the airline business saw the biggest jump in profits, with earnings surging 118%. (more)
Women CEOsIn 2007, 12 of the Fortune Global 500 companies were run by women - only 10 were in 2006. (more)
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