Fortune 500
· By Jon Fortt
It's the time of year again: What will Steve Jobs & Co. pull out of its hat at next month's Macworld? A look at one top prediction. more
CEO John Mack blames the brokerage giant's trading desk for its massive fourth-quarter loss. But trading wasn't the problem, according to a new analysis. more
Just because the electronics retailer is bleeding money doesn't mean it won't give big cash awards to its executives. more
· By John Simons
John Lechleiter takes the reins of Lilly having actually worked in a chemical laboratory, which should give him an advantage over his competitors. more
As expected, it was a brutal quarter for brokerage giant Morgan Stanley, which also announced a $5 billion investment from China and no bonus for CEO John Mack. more
Fortune's Andy Serwer thinks it's time some banks headed to the altar. more
See the full list of America's largest corporations, including detailed company profiles and contact information.
| 1. Wal-Mart Stores | 11. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. |
| 2. Exxon Mobil | 12. Berkshire Hathaway |
| 3. General Motors | 13. Verizon Communications |
| 4. Chevron | 14. Hewlett-Packard |
| 5. ConocoPhillips | 15. Intl. Business Machines |
| 6. General Electric | 16. Valero Energy |
| 7. Ford Motor | 17. Home Depot |
| 8. Citigroup | 18. McKesson |
| 9. Bank of America | 19. Cardinal Health |
| 10. American Intl. Group | 20. Morgan Stanley |
These giants landed on the most Fortune 2007 lists - from the Fortune 500 to 100 Best Companies to Work For. more
By John Simons
The once-admired pioneer of biotech has begun to suffer from all the problems that plague more established pharma firms. more
By Peter Eavis
If he wants investors to overlook his flimsy resume, Citi's Vikram Pandit needs to take some radical steps, right now. more
By Anne Fisher
If the company you're interviewing with hasn't introduced you to the manager you'd report to, what should you do? Fortune's Anne Fisher has advice. more
Some boomers are trying so hard to be like twentysomethings again. We'll all pay for it in the end. more
By Stanley Bing
What this guy is doing is really an act of aggression against his fellow-workers. Steps must be taken. Take them. more
"I’m sorry, but I just can’t buy this. In addition to age, I would be curious to see..."
Cricket, anyone? Indian returnees and California-style perks - from free food to stock options - are incubating innovation. Photographs by Robyn Twomey for Fortune. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Slm Corp | 21.74 | 9.52% |
| Office Depot, Inc | 13.91 | 6.26% |
| Bluelinx Hldgs Inc | 4.17 | 5.57% |
| Freddie Mac | 32.60 | 5.30% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 13,549.33 | 0.73% |
| Nasdaq | 2,713.50 | 0.80% |
| S&P 500 | 1,496.45 | 0.81% |
| 10yr | 100 8/32 | Yield: 4.21% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sanmina Corp | 1.83 | 2.81% |
| Apple Inc | 198.98 | 2.61% |
| Charter Communications Inc D | 1.27 | -2.31% |
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 7.05 | -2.22% |
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