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Now get even more company insights: Like Fortune magazine on Facebook for the latest in-depth business reporting and analysis. Rank in Consumer Credit Card and Related Services: 2 (Previous rank: 1) Overall score: 7.38 Ticker: AXP Why it's admired: Americans are using plastic again, which means things are looking up for American Express. The company's net income in the fourth quarter increased 12% to $1.2 billion from the same period a year ago.Much of that increase, the company said, came from cardmembers spending more. This February, the company reported that fewer customers defaulted in January than in the December -- another good sign. CEO Kenneth Chenault feels poised to face 2012. In the fourth quarter earnings report, he said, "A network based on service, relationships, data and market insights is a tremendous asset for a digital age when the boundaries between online and offline commerce are being quickly redefined." |
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The Most Admired companies in America are spread out across the country, but a few states dominate.
Winning streaks
These 20 Most Admired companies have landed among the top in their industries for multiple years.
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The experts chose the top 50. Now it's your turn. 'Like' the company you most admire to vote. The top 5 reader favorites are below.
| Company | # of 'Likes' |
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| 1. Apple | 1,188 |
| 2. Teradata | 651 |
| 3. Tupperware Brands | 564 |
| 4. FedEx | 391 |
| 5. IBM | 304 |
