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Exxon Mobil again tops Fortune's list of top earners. Which other companies are among the most profitable on the planet?

Top 25 Once again, Wal-Mart grabs the No. 1 spot. See which other companies are the largest on the planet. (more)
20 money losersEven 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)
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