In these slow economic times, it's nice to know some companies are doing alright (isn't it??). For instance, Apple recently made news for surpassing Exxon Mobil as the most valuable company on Earth. Here's a list of the top 5. Note: This list is based on estimates from the 4th quarter of 2011, with the exception of the Apple/Exxon Mobil development.
Apple
Exxon Mobil
PetroChina
Royal Dutch Shell
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
