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	AMERICA'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES 2002 All-Stars In FORTUNE's 20th-anniversary year of its Most Admired Companies list, corporate America is not exactly attracting waves of affection. But there are still companies that win respect. FORTUNE's Most Admired seem to perform their best when the heat is on, consistently delivering to shareholders, customers and employees. History shows that a solid record of performance over many years will earn the business community's esteem. What's So Great About GE? The Shiniest Reputations 20-Year All-Stars The Right Stuff Methodology and FAQ Download the Fortune Database View list by:  Top Ten  Full List  Industry Key Attributes   TOP TEN Total Return Rank Company 2001 1996-2001 1 General Electric -15.1% 21.2% 2 Southwest Airlines -17.3% 33.7% 3 Wal-Mart Stores 9.0% 39.1% 4 Microsoft 52.7% 26.3% 5 Berkshire Hathaway 6.5% 17.3% 6 Home Depot 12.1% 36.0% 7 Johnson & Johnson 14.0% 20.5% 8 FedEx 29.8% 18.5% 9 Citigroup 0.1% 28.9% 10 Intel 4.9% 14.1%   Top ten average 9.7% 25.6%   S&P; 500 -11.9% 10.7% From the March 4, 2002 Issue

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