 Old-economy outfits top Fortune's annual Global 500 list, thanks to rising oil prices and a slew of mergers that drove record profits. (more)  Exxon Mobil leads our list of top earners this year. Which other companies are among the most profitable on the planet? (more)  Which automaker lost a whopping $12.6 billion last year? And just how far into the red are stalwarts like Goodyear and Tyson Foods? (more) | |
