Once again, Wal-Mart grabs the No. 1 spot. See which other companies are the largest on the planet. more
6. Chevron |
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2. Exxon Mobil |
7. ING Group |
8. Total |
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4. BP |
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5. Toyota Motor |
10. ConocoPhillips |
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Even giants like General Motors and Merrill Lynch had a rough time in 2007. Here are 20 companies that finished the year in the red. more
Exxon Mobil again tops Fortune's list of top earners. Which other companies are among the most profitable on the planet? more
The United States lays claim to the most global giants, followed by Japan, and then France. more
• United States |
• France |
• Japan |
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India�s Tata Steel leads the way for companies that saw the biggest increases in sales last year. more
The banking industry saw the biggest sales increase, while the airline business saw the biggest jump in profits, with earnings surging 118%. more
• Return on assets |
• All sectors |
| Company | 2007 Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| U.S. Postal Service | 785,929 |
| Sinopec | 634,011 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry | 550,000 |
| Company | 2007 Profits ($ millions) |
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| Exxon Mobil | $40,610 |
| Royal Dutch Shell | $31,331 |
| General Electric | $22,208 |
FAQ and methodology
All companies on the list must publish financial data and report part or all of their figures to a government agency. In the U.S., private companies and cooperatives... More
