Despite an inauspicious launch in February 1930, just four months after the Wall Street Crash, Fortune magazine became established as the premier business publication in the United States. Symbolic of the success and status of Fortune, its annual...

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On the afternoon of June 1, Fortune managing editor Andy Serwer met with Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd to discuss the company’s latest ventures, as he does with a lot of captains of industry. But Mr. Serwer, by his account, couldn’t resist mentioning Fortune’s most...

Energy: Venezuela's oil exports to the U.S. are falling sharply. But that won't make Hugo Chavez less of a problem for us. Without his oil earnings, the communist dictator is likely to be more trouble than ever. The latest figures from the U.S. Energy Department...

Today, Fortune managing editor named Peter Gumbel as Europe Editor. He replaces Nelson Schwartz who left for the New York Times business desk this past April. Full release below: NEW YORK, NY [June 4, 2007] - FORTUNE managing editor Andy Serwer announced today the appointment...

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dethroned Exxon Mobil Corp. to win back first place on the 2007 Fortune 500 list after a confluence of economic forces led American companies to their most profitable year in the compilation's 53-year history.The big retailer posted a more than 11 percent...