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• Abu Dhabi Builds Its Architectural Cred

  The building boom in the capital of the United Arab Emirates rivals that of Dubai. But Abu Dhabi hopes to distinguish itself with ambitious green architectur Read More... Posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:19 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Design, International, Innovation, C, SNE, Green Business

• Can This 'Genius' Save Citi?

  On a conference call with analysts, new CEO Vikram Pandit leaves the door open for asset sales at the beleaguered bank Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 12:48 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Company News, C, JPM, Banking, BAC, CEOs, CB

• Why Citi May Need a Merger

  Because of the weakness in its capital structure, the financial-services giant may need to pair up with another bank Read More... Posted Monday, December 10, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, Company News, Management, C, JPM, Mergers & Acquisitions, MS, Mortgage Industry, Banking, Investment Banking, BAC, Financial Services, CM, CEOs

• UBS: Lose a Few Billion, Win a Few Billion

  Investors washed down the bitter bill of the bank's second subprime writedown with the news of an infusion of cash from sovereign wealth funds Read More... Posted Monday, December 10, 2007 6:51 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, International, Europe, C, MS, Mortgage Industry, Banking, Investment Banking, UBS, Financial Services

• For Managers, Ignorance Isn't Bliss

  Not knowing one's own faults and weaknesses—and being unaware that they even exist—is dangerous for top executives. Look no further than Zoe Read More... Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:32 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: C, MS, Leadership

• An Uptick for Swatch on Tiffany Deal

  The world's leading watchmaker is no longer mass-market. Its alliance with the No. 1 name in jewelry ensures its place in the luxury lineup Read More... Posted Thursday, December 06, 2007 6:42 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, Company News, Retailing, International, Manufacturing, Europe, C, TIF, BULG.MI, UHR.DE

• Benioff Sounds Off

  In an interview, the outspoken CEO of Salesforce.com discusses customers, cash, and competitors—including his former boss at Oracle, Larry Elliso Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 2:17 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Internet, Technology, Company News, Executives, Software, Earnings, C, GE, ORCL, MER, Mergers & Acquisitions, CAJ, DB, CRM, SAP, CEOs, BEAS, SIT

• Credit Cards: Battle in Congress

  While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry's practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 10:30 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Legal Issues, C, Politics, JPM, Banking, Legal Structures, FIC, COF, Personal Finance Banking & Budgeting, Personal Finance Loans, DFS, EFX

• Global Capital's New Direction

  In a shift, developing markets like China and Brazil are now ponying up big-league cash to acquire U.S. and European assets Read More... Posted Monday, December 03, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, International, Asia, F, C, GE, IBM, SNE, ACN, Mergers & Acquisitions, BX, CEO, TTM, MAHM.BO, PDE, LUKOY, DL.L

• An Embarrassment of Succession Fiascoes

  The main cause of the messes at Citigroup and Merrill Lynch is their boards' failures to develop authentic leaders and succession plans Read More... Posted Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:21 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: HPQ, GS, KO, PEP, C, GE, BA, MER, MMM, MS, JNJ, PG, XOM, HD, GIS

• The Indispensable Succession Plan

  Boards shouldn't wait until they have a crisis to deal with who's up next. The issue must always be top of mind—and top of agenda Read More... Posted Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:17 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: AAPL, C, TWX, MCD, MER, AA, XRX, SHLD, UTX

• Tempted by Financials' Fat Dividends

  Share prices of big names like Citi and WaMu have taken such a hit that they now offer eye-popping payouts. Buyer beware Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:28 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, C, MORN, JPM, WM, Mortgage Industry, CFC, Banking, BAC, Financial Services, DB, WB, FRE, CM, FNM, Stock Recommendations, RF, FHN, NYB, WSDT

• Subprime City Confidential: Nov. 28, 2007

  Freddie cuts its dividend and investors applaud. Wells Fargo's No No Song. And just how big are those CDO losses? Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 11:57 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, Company News, C, JPM, Mortgage Industry, CFC, BAC, Financial Services, WFC, FRE

• Countrywide Under Promontory Review

  Spurred by the SEC and Senator Schumer, Countrywide has hired the respected financial consultancy to review its corporate governance policies Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:47 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Company News, C, Mortgage Industry, CFC, Corporate Governance, Financial Services, AIG, NDAQ, PNC, Board of Directors, AIB

• Time to Hedge Your Home?

  Housing prices continue to slide, and analysts see more declines ahead. Should you hedge against a housing crash by betting on a futures market? Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:12 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off) Filed under: Investing, C, Real Estate, MER, MHP, WFC, LEN, CME, Family & Home, PHM