Oracle's bold moves

Smart buys, the right message, and big hires: three big reasons why Larry Ellison's Oracle rejoins our Most Admired Companies.

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Top 50 winners Which companies have the best reputations? Apple tops the list for the third year in a row. Who else made the top 50 this year? More
Full list: 350 Most AdmiredAdmiration from consumers is great, but the true test of respect is approval from the competition. See how 350 top companies rate in 9 key areas. More
8 green stars Turning plants into bottles? Putting airline cabins on a diet? Meet 8 that are devising creative ways to make their firms greener. More
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