Global 500 rank: 7 (Previous rank: 6)
Profits (millions): $17,138
Change from 2005: 21.6%
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The acquisition of Unocal, which was finalized in 2006, helped Chevron grow its profits faster than any other U.S. oil company last year: up 22% to $16.4 billion.
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