The top 10 satisfy their shareholders
State's largest public companies by market cap rise in ranks.
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10 firms that are breaking new ground:
AARON RENTS
Chain had humble beginnings.
BEAZER HOMES
Builder's interests are diversified.
CHECKFREE
Top banks depend on it.
COMPUCREDIT
Card issuer turns risk in its favor.
DELTA APPAREL
Thinly traded stock has soared.
GLOBAL PAYMENTS
Spin-off rides cash-free trend.
INTERCONTINENTALEXCHANGE
Oil futures contracts hot seller.
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES
Laminate flooring added to line.
SYNOVUS
Small-town touch enriches big bank.
UPS
China linchpin of profitable segment.
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