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MOST-RESPECTED BIG COMPANIES
Ranking the Biggest of the Blue-Chip Firms
Barron’s sorts out the 100 largest companies based on market cap.
Then, we ask a sample of U.S. money managers to determine which
firms they admire most. Companies are scored on management quality,
solid balance sheets, innovative practices and other measures. Readers turn to this survey to find the bluest of blue-chip stocks to anchor
their portfolios.
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