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1. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), P/E of 9.3
Though ExxonMobil lost its title as the world’s most valuable company to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) for a brief time in 2012, it’s back in the driver’s seat now. And when you consider the fact that it’s both the cheapest stock in the Dow and the most valuable company in the world, it really shows how impressive Exxon’s earnings are.

Not only is the company a beast in the oil industry, but it is also America’s largest natural-gas producer. As with Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)shareholders are likely to benefit from long-term increases in energy prices. Though the company’s 2.7% dividend yield isn’t so high as Chevron’s, its asset diversity offers greater protection from downturns. The company is a good bet at today’s prices.

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