Fortune 500 rank: 14 (Previous rank: 11)
2006 Revenues (millions): $91,658
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
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Despite a boardroom spying scandal that led to a management meltdown, the tech giant saw income soar an astounding 159% - primarily thanks to cost-cutting and layoffs. HP also reclaimed its crown, overtaking Dell as the largest PC manufacturer in the United States.
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