Many European BusinessWeek 50 stars are in services, and they're all going global in a big way
The world's largest mining group is raking it in -- and counting on China for its future
After four years of restructuring pain, the German giant now posts double-digit jumps in revenue. Its CEO aims to take it even higher
A new manager is "shaking things up" at a company that protect its portfolio
EARLIER COVERAGE OF BW50 EUROPE COMPANIES
The British private equity firm is on a lucrative run -- and it's looking further afield
11/7/05
A massive $31.4 billion takeover bid for British mobile operator O2 is the latest in a wave of mergers reshaping Europe's telecom landscape
11/1/05
With the EU pressing for deregulated power markets and utilities flush with cash, the $66 billion offer is likely a taste of things to come
2/21/06
Europe's steel giant may have finally found a way to thwart a takeover by Mittal. Regardless of who wins, the industry is poised for consolidation
5/26/06
Once frowned upon as rude, U.S.-style unsolicited bids are becoming all the rage on the Continent
4/21/06
Beyond the fat profits, the giants are surprisingly vulnerable worldwide. That's bad news for business -- and consumers
5/15/06
Careful attention to customers is key to its rebound in commercial jet engines
11/14/05
Ten That Caught Our Fancy
