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· By Carol J. Loomis
Wall Street will be looking for proof that Citi can follow through on plans to build its business without increasing risk. more
· By Colin Barr
Martin Sullivan's credibility takes another hit even as he boasts the insurer is building a 'fortress balance sheet.' more
· By John Simons
The company's earnings, while shaky, aren't terrible. But its efforts to march through the economy's slowdown are overshadowed by a private equity deal that is likely doomed. more
· By Carol J. Loomis
CEO Vikram Pandit has promised to reveal on Friday his strategy for reviving the troubled bank. Will he deliver? more
The retail giant is on top for the second year in a row, AT&T moves up and GM slips. See who ranks where on the definitive list of America's largest companies and why. more
Health insurer Aetna provides customers a way to keep their medical records and health histories on its secure Web site. more
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 Roddy Boyd
Is the Wall Street giant 'playing with fire' by recommending short sales of struggling financials like Washington Mutual? more
By Roger Parloff
Dickie Scruggs mounted one of his trademark assaults on the insurer after Katrina. But his battle plan went wrong. more
By Richard Siklos
Bob Iger has led a renaissance at Disney. But can he withstand a bad economy and the tech revolution in the media business? more
Nell Minow, co-founder of The Corporate Library, says sticking to an unconventional schedule made her successful. more
By Anne Fisher
Listen closely at the watercooler and you might just figure out how much your colleagues make. more
By Nadira A. Hira
A willingness by the Facebook generation to dish openly about compensation is risky. more
"A review of any intra-company magazine or literature from the 1950’s compared to any intra-company..."
about the economy, the credit crisis, Bear Stearns and more. Some 15 times a year, Warren Buffett invites a group of business students for an intensive day of learning. Fortune was there for a recent visit. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications Inc D | 1.22 | -11.59% |
| American International Group, Inc | 40.43 | -8.43% |
| H&R Block, Inc | 23.64 | 8.14% |
| Circuit City Stores, Inc.- Circuit City Group | 5.10 | 6.47% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 12,745.88 | -0.94% |
| Nasdaq | 2,445.52 | -0.23% |
| S&P 500 | 1,388.28 | -0.67% |
| 10yr | 100 27/32 | Yield: 3.77% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications Inc D | 1.22 | -11.59% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 9.48 | 5.57% |
| Intuit Inc | 26.90 | -3.03% |
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 4.76 | -2.64% |
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