From COMPANIES Jul 19, 2012

FT 500 2012

This is the 16th annual ranking of the FT Global 500, providing an annual snapshot of the world’s largest companies. Apple takes over as the world’s most valuable company, with ExxonMobil at number two. The total market capitalisation of the Global 500 companies has fallen by 3.6% from $26,200bn to $25,300bn this year. Download the tables below.