Fortune 500

· By Allan Sloan and Roddy Boyd
The venerable Wall Street firm once looked like it would escaped the worst of the credit crisis. Now there's talk of a Bear Stearns-like collapse - or a sale. more

· By Telis Demos
Can a budding conglomerate thrive in 2008? The CEO of Fortune 500 newcomer Jarden Corp. is busy reviving old brands, but Wall Street has its doubts. more
· By Marc Gunther
GE gives millions to support schools in the U.S. and healthcare in poor countries. more

· By Richard Siklos
Pushed to the back of the media stock pack, Sumner Redstone must be itching to do something. But his options are limited. more

· By Alex Taylor III
Will plummeting sales at the giant automaker give activist investor Kirk Kerkorian the opening he wants? more

A Connecticut startup sells motor oil made of animal fat, claiming it performs as well as synthetic and petroleum brands. more
See the full list of America's largest corporations, including detailed company profiles and contact information.
| 1. Wal-Mart Stores | 11. Berkshire Hathaway |
| 2. Exxon Mobil | 12. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. |
| 3. Chevron | 13. AIG |
| 4. General Motors | 14. Hewlett-Packard |
| 5. ConocoPhillips | 15. IBM |
| 6. General Electric | 16. Valero Energy |
| 7. Ford Motor | 17. Verizon Communications |
| 8. Citigroup | 18. McKesson |
| 9. Bank of America | 19. Cardinal Health |
| 10. AT&T | 20. Goldman Sachs |

By Jeffrey M. O'Brien
Each year, 200 Seagate Technology spend a week hiking, kayaking, and adventure racing in New Zealand. Is it worth it? more
The innovative 787 is the fastest-selling new airliner in history, but slow off the assembly line. Fortune got an inside look at how it's made. more
They've given up the daily grind, but that doesn't mean they're retired. Meet seven boomers who have staged enviable second acts - on their own terms. more

By Anne Fisher
One tip for candidates who want to avoid making a faux pas: Leave your cockatoo at home. more
Think of it as a popularity contest for companies: Each year, Universum surveys MBA candidates on where they'd most like to work. An exclusive Fortune.com list. more
"Spot on. All trades must settle, and these are no different. In the future, those who are not..."

Soaring energy prices have created a bull market in villains - some more plausible than others. A scorecard more
Find your top companies
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Net Inc | 22.55 | -12.05% |
| Freddie Mac | 14.50 | -8.92% |
| Unitedhealth Group Inc | 22.96 | -8.60% |
| MGM Mirage | 28.60 | -8.60% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11,288.54 | 0.65% |
| Nasdaq | 2,245.38 | -0.27% |
| S&P 500 | 1,262.90 | 0.11% |
| 10yr | 99 4/32 | Yield: 3.98% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Corp | 12.49 | -30.73% |
| Juniper Networks Inc | 22.75 | 4.02% |
| Maxim Integrated Products Inc | 18.79 | -3.64% |
| Unisys Corporation | 3.65 | 3.11% |
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