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Nardelli: Chrysler Is Not Being Prepped for Sale

The retreating automaker will restructure to get fresh government funds, insists the CEO. There's little cash and few new vehicles coming

A Tobacco-Style Tax on Fattening Drinks

New York Governor David Paterson wants to fight obesity by taxing certain, but not all, sweet drinks. Could an 'obesity tax' achieve much?

Yahoo!'s Next Frontier: Internet TV

The Web pioneer is working with Intel and television makers to inaugurate TV widgets that will add some Internet content to home viewing

Facebook, Meet the Locals

U.S. social networking sites are eager to expand overseas, but they'll have to contend with homegrown competitors in key markets

Earnings: At the Mercy of a Mercurial Dollar

A rebound in the greenback could take a big bite out of U.S. corporate profits. With the world economy in turmoil, expect extreme currency movements to continue to vex investors

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Boeing Will Cut 4,500 Jobs

The aircraft maker will lay off 6.7% of its commercial plane workforce by the end of the second quarter because of economic and competitive pressures

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The Equity Research Shortfall

Wall Street has slashed its ranks of analysts, but there's solid information out there if you know where to look

Marcial: Best Biotechs for 2009

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Broadband Stimulus: the Case for Going Slow

The notion that pumping money into broadband can do much to boot the economy in the short term is untested

CES: Is 3-D Video Ready for Prime Time?

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TVs Transform at 2009 CES

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Samsung, LG Expand Their Lead in LCDs

Strong ties with TV vendors and a weak currency likely give Korea's makers of LCD panels the advantage over Taiwan's during the downturn

Settlement in Russian Gas Dispute

Berlin in $14 Billion Commerzbank Rescue

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The New Focus Group: The Collective

Forget about return on investment. Companies need to think about getting return on insight

The New Contrarianism: Less for Less

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How Merchant Cash Advances Work

As attention grows, providers of the loan alternative are trying to avoid regulators' scrutiny. Here's what you should know about the industry

Using Risk Management to Beat the Downturn

Today's Tip: Sweat the Small Stuff to Drive Revenue

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Managing

Patrick Lencioni: Ego Drives CEO Pay

Executives may be excessively compensated, but government regulation is not the answer. Make them publicly accountable instead

Rick Wartzman: Ask 'For What?' Before 'Who?'

Interactive Case Study: De Beers' Multifaceted Strategy Shift

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An MBA Dream Deferred

With program costs rising and companies cutting back on tuition reimbursement, many successful applicants are being forced to put their MBA plans on hold

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