Digression:
Yep, my pensions come from Exxon-Mobil. Long may it succeed!

Financial Times Global 500

1st Quarter 2009
Exxon Mobil
PetroChina
Walmart
Industrial and Commerce Bank China

2nd Quarter 2009
PetroChina
Exxon Mobil
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Microsoft

Successful companies globally providing income and jobs to millions, directly and indirectly.

In Forbes (Chinese rankings lower):
General Electric
Royal Dutch Shell
Toyota
ExxonMobil
BP
HSBC Holdings
AT&T
Walmart
Banco Santander
Chevron

In holdings, Barclays, Paribas and Deutsche banks each c. 2.9 trillion.
In assets, however, ExxonMobil with 335 billion is largest; Wal-mart $193 billion.