Looking for smart labor, solid infrastructure, and potential customers? Here are 15 markets to put on the map. More
Food edged out energy in last year’s corporate profits race. Thanks to an asset sale, Swiss giant Nestlé was the most profitable company, followed by Gazprom and Exxon Mobil. More
The U.S. still dominates the list, with 133 companies, but that number is down from 185 a decade ago. Japan still holds the no. 2 spot, but China continues its march, with 61 companies, vs. just 12 in 2001.
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From Gurgaon, India to Salt Lake City, the following execs and entrepreneurs have successfully established themselves in some of the world's best new cities for business. More
There are currently 12 Fortune Global 500 companies run by women. Archer Daniels Midland chief executive Patricia Woertz leads the pack again this year. More| Company | 2010 Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Stores | 2,100,000 |
| China National Petroleum | 1,674,541 |
| State Grid | 1,564,000 |
| Company | 2010 Profits ($ millions) |
|---|---|
| Nestlé | $32,843 |
| Gazprom | $31,895 |
| Exxon Mobil | $30,460 |
