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These 12 Fortune 500 companies have survived wars, crashes, and over 200 years of U.S. history

Most companies fail within five years—but Molson Coors, Cigna, and JPMorgan Chase have survived for more than 200. Their playbook: Pick the right business—and avoid disaster.

Among the recently-released 2026 Fortune 500—a ranking of the largest U.S. corporations based annual revenue—several firms trace their roots to the 18th century. The Bank of New York (BNY) traces its roots to 1784, while Cigna Group and State Street … [4581 chars]

Source: Fortune | Published: 2026-06-06T12:40:00Z

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