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The Fortune 500's biggest losers

The mortgage meltdown and slumping auto sales hurt many Fortune 500 firms last year. In fact, 16 posted losses of at least $1 billion.

Top 50 Wal-Mart's on top. Which other companies made the top 50 this year? (more)
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