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Obama's 'Lost And Dislocated' Jobs
Newt Gingrich and Vince HaleyThe bailout is hurting--not helping--employment.
Unwelcome Attention For 'Prop Shops'
With banks foundering, proprietary trading firms have prospered. Now some are drawing a closer look.
The Build America Boondoggle
Matthew CraftTaxpayers get a 20-year bill for a problem the bond markets fixed in six months.
How Apple And iPhone Blew It In China
One of the greatest success stories of our time just found failure in a big new market.
The Perils Of Outsourcing
Maureen FarrellOne entrepreneur's tale of woe--and the valuable lessons learned.
Deloitte's Sharon Allen and Ogilvy's Shelly Lazarus on their approaches to leadership.
Investors Have Taste For Cadbury
After hours: Late traders bet Kraft will sweeten deal for British candy maker.Crisis Of Debt
Why economist Hunter Lewis says recessions are necessary for a healthy economy.Irreconcilable: $10 Million Bonuses, 10% Unemployment
Ostentatious bonus packages on Wall Street are stoking legitimate anger among ordinary Americans who got shafted.
- Unwelcome Attention For 'Prop Shops'
- Unemployment Hits 10.2%
- Bad Economy, Better Movies
- Dark Cloud For The Software Industry
- The Build America Boondoggle
- Jobs, Investors Cross Paths
- Back On The Balance Sheet
- Get In While The Gettin' Is Good
- The Weekly Layoff Report: A Busy Week
- C.P. Snow Was Wrong
- Tackling Sociopolitical Issues In Hard Times
- How Apple And IPhone Blew It In China
12:30AM UN urges Karzai to fight corruption 12:24AM Glance-PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Nov 7 12:24AM Glance-PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Nov 7 11:46PM UN urges Karzai to fight corruptionAP 11:24PM Bin Laden videotape not new, monitoring site saysReuters Tim Mahoney is the chief executive officer of BIDS Trading, an alternative trading system.
Leaders Balance Urgency And PatienceBeing both patient and urgent and still retaining the ability to function is a mental skill that pays dividends in all kinds of endeavors.
- Remarks on the Fort Hood ShootingBarack Obama
Dairy Queen Attracts Fans With Cheap Thrills
Laurie BurkittThe fast-food chain's Web initiatives lures more customers.
Kayak.Com Tries To Build Awareness In Tough Times For Travel
RIM Wants BlackBerry To Shed Its Image
Growth Lessons
Edited by Brett NelsonYes, your business can grow in this rotten economy. Herewith, some tangible strategy and timely inspiration.
At Center Of Insider Case: 'The Octopussy'
Charges against 14 in trading probe make for unusually entertaining reading.
A Guide To Cisco's Shopping Basket
Andy GreenbergMaking sense of the buying spree at John Chambers' networking giant.
How Oprah Does It
Shaun ReinShe knows three very big things about how to succeed.
Steinbrenner Better Than Buffett
Mike OzanianThe Yankees' seventh World Series win under Steinbrenner's ownership boosts his return-on-investment to near 23%.
- Billionaires
The coffee chain predicts a cappuccino comeback. Fannie needs another rescue.
Dark Cloud Over Insurers
Don't be fooled by big profits at insurance companies. Prices are falling and the stock market can't go up forever.
- At Center Of Insider Case: 'The Octopussy'
- Scripps Acquires Travel Channel
- Billionaire Harold Hamm's New Oil Play
- Who Will Lead Chrysler?
- Big Business' SSL Problem
- The Big Deal: Intuit's Brad Smith
- The Power Of Less
- A Guide To Cisco's Shopping Basket
- China In The Shadow Of Swine Flu
- Dark Cloud Over Insurers
- CVS Stock Slides After $3.7B Loss
- First Look Stocks For November
- Are You An Empire Builder?
- Toppers Pizza Wants A Big Slice Of A Small Pie
- Extreme Growth Gambles
- Growth Lessons
- Obama Cedes the CenterMichael Gerson
- The Myth of '08, DemolishedCharles Krauthammer
- Attack of the PalinitesEugene Robinson
- We Need a Real Strategy for AfghanistanDavid Warren
11.16.09
Marketers: Is Creativity In Advertising Dead?
Mike LintonAnalytics shouldn't kill creative storytelling.
'Too Big To Fail' Revisited
Nouriel RoubiniRegulatory reforms of systemically important institutions.
New Charges Coming In Galleon Case
Liz MoyerThe feds are widening their probe to include two trading firms and a law firm.
China's 400 Richest
Russell FlanneryThe nation's wealthiest are gaining against their U.S. counterparts.
When Mutual Funds Get Strange
Alexandra ZendrianA new fund buys stock in companies managed by women and donates the profits. Investment tactic or gimmick?
Argentina Will Offer Debt Swap
Oxford AnalyticaSpending pressures spur another round of sovereign debt restructuring.
Why mega brands are still putting money into boutique hotels.
CEO Frederico Curado on the jet manufacturer's strategy during the downturn.Edie Ames From The Ground Up
Morton's The Steakhouse president on her career in the restaurant & hospitality industry.When Mutual Funds Get Strange
A new mutual fund buys stock in companies managed by women and donates profits to good causes. But is this any way to make investments?
- Voters' Swing is Simply AstonishingDaniel Henninger
- Trouble Ahead for DemocratsDavid Broder
- Virginia, New Jersey Races Showing Voters Changing CourseMichael Barone
- Not Right-Wing, But Still AngryE.J. Dionne
Fed's Freeze Frame
Joshua ZumbrunUntil employment improves, or inflation threatens, Bernanke & Co. are going to sit tight.
Why Cuomo Slapped Intel
Taylor BuleyThe media speculates on the New York Attorney General's antitrust suit against the chip giant.
What If Larry Leaves Sun At The Altar?
Dan FisherThere are no penalties for Oracle, and that's a big problem for Sun.
Chrysler's Big, Big Dreams
Jerry FlintFiat's grand plan for Chrysler's revival sounds awfully familiar. Possible, but still a dream.
'All Clear' For Gold Bulls
Steve SchaeferReserve Bank of India's $6.7B purchase from the IMF may have put in a price floor.
President and CEO Frederico Curado on the jet manufacturers strategy during the downturn.
There's No Bubble In Tech Stocks
The semiconductor rally has a ways to go.
- Fed's Freeze Frame
- What Happens If Larry Leaves Sun At Altar?
- Chrysler's Big, Big Dreams
- SEC Lets Top Execs In Fraud Settlement Go Free
- Google Seeks Damages In Android Suit
- Ten Minutes That Mattered: Trend Micro's Eva Chen
- Saying No To Big Software
- There's No Bubble In Tech Stocks
- There's No Bubble In Tech Stocks
- Fed Rate Tanks Dollar, Bonds
- Rally Still Has Legs
- Fed Says Economy Is Picking Up
- Should You Go Back To School?
- Seven Rules For Succeeding As A Brand-New Leader
- A Smart Way To Donate
- Obama's Remarks on Strengthening America's Education SystemBarack Obama
- Secretary Clinton's Interview with NPRHillary Clinton
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Hal Varian: The Google Ad Economy
Helen CosterGoogle's chief economist talks about its offline ad aspirations.
Neuromarketing: Companies Use Neuroscience for Consumer Insights
Off To The Races: Rolls-Royce Says It Isn't Just a Brand For Pampered Passengers
SEC Lets Execs In Fraud Settlement Go Free
Neil WeinbergBisys scandal boss promotes self as fraud expert.
The Carbon Question
Edited by Bruce Upbin and Dan BigmanExpect the Copenhagen conference to disappoint backers. Maybe they're looking for answers in the wrong places?
Twenty Years Without The Wall
Edited by Raquel LaneriThe world since the fall of communism.
Why Talking To Your Employees Matters
Jenna GoudreauEdie Ames on managing a global company one employee at a time.
Vote Now! Boost Your Business 2009
Forbes.com staffCast your vote for the winner of $100,000 in the Forbes small business Boost Your Business contest.
After hours: Kraft Foods, Myriad Genetics, and Charles River shares fall; HealthSouth beats.
Are Sports Recession-Proof?
Fitch Ratings sizes up the top leagues.What's Driving Gold?
Fund manager Frank Holmes on the impact of the dollar and deflation on gold prices.Build Your Investment Philosophy
How to invest with conviction.
- The iPhone's Most Forbesian Video Game?
- PayPal Opens Up
- Taiwan President Bullish On WiMax
- Open Thread: How Would You Fix News?
- Build Your Investment Philosophy
- A Subsidy To Nowhere
- Buffett Buys Into U.S. Recovery
- Buffett On Board With U.S. Recovery
Blue-State BluesThe red states are spending smarter and investing for the future. The blue states are not.
- The Double Standard About Journalists' BiasJohn Stossel
- Can It Be? A Party for Capitalism?David Harsanyi
- Empty Harbingers in Virginia & New JerseyRuth Marcus
- Unicorns in KabulGeorge Will
Brand Marketers Rethink Their Roles And Their Ad Strategies
Melanie WellsThe great recession is forcing companies to reach out to consumers in novel ways.
RIM Wants BlackBerry To Shed Its Image
Marketers Grapple With Brand-Bashing ''Badvocates''
Ben Bernanke: The Real Pay Czar
Brian S. Wesbury and Robert SteinWhen it comes to controlling the value of what we earn, the Fed chief is tops.
Is Fiat Helping Chrysler--Or Fiat?
Jerry FlintChrysler's past ''saviors'' always had their own agendas. What about the new savior?
Changing The Doctor Payment Scheme
Scott GottliebAn alternative approach.
Weighing In On Supreme Court Mutual Fund Fight
Asher HawkinsExperts give their view on fund fee oral arguments.
The People Behind The President's Policies
Oxford AnalyticaConcerns over the balance of power within the U.S. government are being raised by a cadre of Obama advisers.
Flexjet's Fred Reid
Company president predicts growth for private aviation in 2010.Infiniti's Ben Poore
Poore on the comeback of the luxury consumer and new models hitting the market.When The Fed Raises Rates
The Fed might not raise rates until late 2010 or even into 2011. Shortening durations in advance will give you more flexibility.
- How Far Will Google Wave Go?
- Greylock: The Rich Get Richer
- Best Buy To Stream Video In Electronics
- Apple Proves It's Not Microsoft, Again
- Blowing Bubbles In Hong Kong
- Chinese Aluminum Maker Under Fire
- Is This A Fall Stall Or A Swoon?
- Stocks Gain In Volatile Session
- Understanding Corporate Innovation
- Big Change Takes Time
- Here's What Executives Can Learn From Great Athletes
- A Record You Can Believe InEugene Robinson
- The "Costs" of Medical CareThomas Sowell
- A Lesson on How Not to Win Re-Election in Florida's 8th DistrictStuart Rothenberg
- A Society that Venerates Lawyers More than DoctorsDennis Prager
Ford Posts Surprise Profit
David Bailey and Soyoung KimAutomaker continues to pull away from rivals GM and Chrysler.
Genomics: No Longer A Failure
Matthew Herper and Robert LangrethMapping the human genome produced far more hype than drugs. That's starting to change.
China To Greet Obama With Shanghai Disney
Vivian Wai-yin KwokNo more Mickey-Mousing around: China is set to announce a Disney theme park in Shanghai.
Jump-Starting The Global Economy
Paul MaidmentEmerging nations must generate domestic demand to fuel growth.
Just Buy The Whole Mall
Steve ForbesMarty Cohen, CEO of Cohen & Steers, says to invest in shopping malls.
Zac Posen On Trend
Luxury designer on how to stay relevant and thrive as fashion evolves.TV Legend's Bold Move
Emmy award-winning writer/producer on inspiring a team to achieve greater success.Two Essential Investing Tips
Mike Holland talks two investments everyone needs: TIPS and the Total Market.
Ford Surprises, But Monday Rally Fizzles
Real-Time Market Data by XigniteIn her one-woman play, ''Let Me Down Easy,'' Anna Deavere Smith examines health care from every angle.
- Up Against a Wall of DebtRobert Samuelson
- Hold the Champagne -- Happy Days Aren't Here AgainMichael Barone
- Hearts, Minds and Health CareE.J. Dionne
- Off Year Races, a Mixed Bag of Tea LeavesDavid Paul Kuhn
Kayak.Com Tries To Build Awareness In Tough Times For Travel
Laurie BurkittThe company hopes offline ads help it attract deal-seeking travelers.
Volkswagen Picks New Ad Agency To Woo A New Audience
Marketers Can Learn From Rio's Olympic Victory
The CIT Experiment
Liz MoyerBankruptcy is normally the end for financial companies. Will a pre-packaged plan allow CIT to survive?
Larry Summers Has A Dream, But No Details
Robert LenznerThe economic czar speaks of a new social contract between Main and Wall Street. But how about some specifics?
America's Silver-Collar Capitals
Joshua ZumbrunTen cities where people hit retirement age and just keep on trucking.
How Ritz-Carlton Stays At The Top
Robert ReissAn interview with Simon F. Cooper, president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
A Genius Blog For Mathematicians
Jon BrunerA Fields Medalist turns a blog into graduate math seminar.
10:00PM HK Hot Stocks - Commodities, exporters fallTFN 10:00PM Taiwan stocks extend losses, financials weighTFN 09:54PM Air China to hold 51 pct in cargo jv with CathayTFN 09:54PM Air China to hold 51 pct in cargo jv with CathayTFN 09:52PM Thai Oct consumer price data due at 0330 GMTTFN
- Secretary Geithner, David Plouffe on "Meet the Press"Meet the Press
- Interview with Minority Leader John BoehnerState of the Union
- Interview with Valerie JarrettThis Week
- Interview with Rush LimbaughFox News Sunday
Look Who's Hiring Now
Christopher SteinerIt's really bad out there. But, sensing opportunity, companies across America are starting to hire again.
Lukewarm Stocks To Buy Now!
William BaldwinTreasuries, stocks, junk bonds--which are a buy?
Feral Detroit
Steven MalangaNature is reclaiming the Motor City.
Jonathan FaheyScientists try to probe the biggest questions in physics by mimicking black holes.
Executive Decisions
Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi speaks out on women's issues and the challenges women in business face.
Owner Jerry Jones gives an inside look at the team's billion-dollar playground.
Everybody To The Mall!
Cohen & Steers real estate investment chief Marty Cohen prefers the appeal of malls over hotels.Billionaire Train Fantasies
A visit with the creators of the ultimate landscape layouts for famous toy collectors.
- Liberals Using Disclosure to IntimidateGeorge Will
- The Real Afghan StrategyDavid Ignatius
- A Big, Fat Political MistakeSteve Chapman
- Prelude to a 2010 DramaDavid Broder
Halloween Masks
David M. Ewalt; Illustrations by Val B. BochkovNeed a last-minute mask? From Glenn Beck to Kanye West, our 2009 celeb selection is ready to print out and wear.
What You'll Drive In 2010
Despite the slow economy and even slower auto sales, a wide range of new cars is ready for the new year.
Tax Breaks For Alcoholics, But Not Weight Watchers
Robert W. WoodIRS rulings on medical expense deductions create some oddball results.
Exterminate Apple's Magic Mouse
Brian CaulfieldWho are we kidding? The Mac maker doesn't know how to make a good mouse. Period.
Edited by Andrea D. Murphy and John J. RayThe companies on this year's list each have revenues of $2 billion or more.
Poore on the comeback of the luxury consumer and new models hitting the market.
Andreessen's Tech Idols
Netscape founder tells us who he admires in Silicon Valley.Office In The Cloud
Microsoft's new Office 2010 to up competition with Google.Everybody To The Mall!
Cohen & Steers real estate chief Marty Cohen prefers the appeal of shopping malls over hotels.
04:38PM Madoff documents reveal incredulous, unfocused SEC 02:54PM INTERVIEW-Suzlon sees delays hitting ordersReuters 02:23PM RPT-Karzai rival to quit presidential runoff- reportReuters 02:22PM RPT-ABDULLAH ABDULLAH TO WITHDRAW FROM AFGHAN PRESIDENTIAL RUNOReuters 02:21PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Abdullah Abdullah, the chief challengReuters
- Meet TARP on SteroidsDavid Sirota
- Waiting for Obama to Get Down to WarGreg Sheridan
- Agonizing Over AfghanistanDavid Shribman
- Why Canadians are Laughing at UsRichard Reeves