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18. CB Richard Ellis Group
18. CB Richard Ellis Group
Fortune 500 rank: 499
2009 revenue: $4.2 billion
2009 total shareholder return: 214.1%

The commercial real estate services giant entered 2009 reeling from the credit crunch. But the company embarked on a cost-cutting campaign and in early June raised $550 million in new capital.

The infusion included a $100 million investment by hedge fund investor John Paulson, who previously made billions anticipating the real estate bust. Since his purchase, shares have doubled.

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Last updated April 15 2010: 7:07 AM ET
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