@aurora_f_ochoaSince 2000, Microsoft has ranked as one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market value of $606 billion that year and $264 billion in 2003. General Electric held the top position in 2001 at $475 billion, in 2002 at $372 billion, and in 2004 at $309 billion. ExxonMobil led the list in 2005 with $328 billion and in 2006 with $362 billion, while 2007 featured a US company at the forefront.

@aurora_f_ochoaSince 2000, Microsoft has ranked as one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market value of $606 billion that year and $264 billion in 2003. General Electric held the top position in 2001 at $475 billion, in 2002 at $372 billion, and in 2004 at $309 billion. ExxonMobil led the list in 2005 with $328 billion and in 2006 with $362 billion, while 2007 featured a US company at the forefront.