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NEWS TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Wal-Mart's Luxury Problem

French design house LVMH claims counterfeit Fendi goods are being
sold at the
megastore's
Sam's Club unit


 

VoIPChina: Big Economy, Bigger Peril?

Investors wonder if Beijing can tame runaway growth in a nation full of export-generated cash and easy loans

 

LCDsCars Idles.
Disney Reverses

A $62.8 million opening didn't set investors' pulses racing. Here's what's really going on

 
 BW'S PICKS FROM AP NEWS >>

Judge bars MGA from selling Bratz dolls

Management group wins auction to buy Neuberger

New layoffs announced at Chicago Tribune

Not just another car ride for GM CEO Wagoner

Nordstrom agrees to $60,000 fine in settlement

AK Steel to cut salaries by 5 percent next year

McGraw-Hill launches first magazine in 2 1/2 years

Adobe Systems to cut 600, or 8 percent of workers

UAL plans 1,100 more furloughs on its way to 7,000

State Street to cut up to 1,800 jobs

MORE BREAKING NEWS FROM AP >

  TECHNOLOGY >>

Is Your VoIP Phone Vulnerable?

Security experts warn that attacks on Internet-based calling systems—though rare now—may be just around the corner. Businesses, be ready6/13


Dell: Facing Up to Mistakes

Dell's laser focus on cost efficiency has long been a core strategy. But like Home Depot, Dell's cost-cutting efforts have alienated its customers6/13


Dell Spiffs Up Its Service

Dick Hunter explains what he's doing to cut customer hold times and develop an army of computer "supertechs"6/12


Stalking High-Tech Sweatshops

How HP's Bonnie Nixon-Gardiner spurred the industry to police worker conditions6/13


Why Corporate Web Sites Stink

There's a raft of new tools for improving the way sites interact with users — but many businesses have yet to learn how to use them6/13


  INVESTING >>

Needham Upgrades Apple to Buy

A survey by analyst Charlie Wolf indicates that a significant number of Windows users will switch to Macs6/13


The Street's Wary Eye on Inflation

The markets, roiled by inflation jitters, are eagerly awaiting two price reports due out. Here's Action Economics' look at what the data may say6/12


AMR: Cleared for Takeoff

Standard & Poor's sees mostly clear skies ahead for the world's largest airline, thanks in part to improved pricing conditions6/13


A Sigh of Relief for Stocks

For major indexes, the worst is probably over in the near term. But further testing of the lows will be required down the road6/13


S&P Boosts Estimate on Lehman Bros.

Plus: Analysts comment on Ericsson's plans to sell its defense business, Qualcomm's license dispute with Nokia, and more6/13


  GLOBAL BUSINESS >>

Monitoring to Avert Mayhem

A new high-tech surveillance system from France warns of impending failures in large and small structures. It can save money and lives6/13


European Chemical Laws Under Fire

A coalition of countries, including the U.S., is calling for substantial changes to the EU's law on registering and authorizing chemicals6/13


  COMPANY NEWS >>

Coal Hard Cash for Peabody?

The world's largest private coal producer has an innovative plan to move into the power business, but environmental groups are up in arms6/13


 INNOVATION & DESIGN >>

Best Trends in Urban Design

Slide show: The American Institute of Architects announces its Honor Awards for urban design6/13


TIAA-CREF is Continuing its Education

The leading provider of retirement services to the academic world is planning a dramatic change to fulfill its mission6/13


Spiral Sculptural Skyscraper for Moscow

British architects RMJM won the contract to build a 46-story tower in the Russian metropolis. It will have two intertwined coils6/13


Getting the Most From In-Game Ads

At the Focus on Game Advertising Summit, Microsoft's Kevin Browne laid down five traits of in-game ads that must improve6/13


  AUTOS >>

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

This $62,275 two-seat roadster features 355 horses and an AMG-built 5.5L SOHC 24-valve V-8 engine6/13


"Ford's Brit Packer"

A Q&A with Mike O'Driscoll, president of Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin in North America, on new models, marketing and the challenges of running British marques in the U.S.6/13


  SMALL BUSINESS >>

Wanted: Your Small Business -- and You

Slide show: Many small towns and cities are offering big incentives to entrepreneurs willing to relocate. It could be the perfect relationship6/13


A Real Stake In Your Customers

How an Ohio marketing firm uses stock to keep employees focused on clients6/13


Today's Tip

"If you’ve been running your business for 10 years or more, it’s probably time for fresh leadership..."6/13


  BUSINESS SCHOOLS >>

The Art of the Schmooze

At B-school, socializing can be hard work. But there are practical benefits for students and recruiters6/12


  AFTER WORK >>

No-Sweat Summer Suits

Wearing a suit during the summer is impractical and a little nuts, but if you do it right, nothing looks smarter
Summer suits slide show6/13


  MORE BREAKING NEWS FROM AP >>

Shoppers have reasons to act like grinches - BusinessWeek

Judge bars MGA from making, selling Bratz dolls - BusinessWeek

French power company in hunt for Constellation - BusinessWeek

Online Money: Fidelity expands online news focus - BusinessWeek

Oil falls to 3-year low below $46 on weak economy - BusinessWeek

Not just another car ride for GM CEO Wagoner - BusinessWeek

Report: Capital One to buy Chevy Chase Bank - BusinessWeek

NFL offers first live game broadcast in 3-D - BusinessWeek

Management group wins auction to buy Neuberger - BusinessWeek

New layoffs announced at Chicago Tribune - BusinessWeek

Bank of New York gains on upgrade linked to suit - BusinessWeek

Stryker and Smith & Nephew hit by downgrade - BusinessWeek

CIT rises as it works toward improving funding - BusinessWeek

Beacon Roofing Supply shares rise after strong 4Q - BusinessWeek

PharMerica shares fall after news of Kindred deal - BusinessWeek

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Michael MandelEconomic Futures

Like most businesses, stores hire when times are good. Not this time, however. Do retailers know something the rest of us don't?

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New Car QualityWorth a Look?

Inside Wall Street columnist Gene Marcial discusses Cheesecake Factory, Bank Mutuak, and China Netcom

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  FEATURED SPECIAL REPORT >>

iPod Killers?

New rivals take aim at the champ


P. Diddy Sees Bling in Ring

The hip-hop star explains why he's moving into wireless service and how he expects to make money from music downloads

Wireless Outfits Will Face the Music

Trying to provide their own digital-music services, rather than partner with market leaders, is a move they'll likely regret

Ringtones: Music To Music Moguls' Ears

S&P Keeps Hold on Apple

Matthew Shay
VIDEO

iPod & iPod Gear

Why Apple keeps trouncing rivals: All the supporting gear around iPod

Additional Stories:

Product Review: The Little iPod That Could

The Shuffle is sleek, tiny, sounds great with the right headphones, and won't break the bank. That said, it does have its flaws

Major Hangups over the iPod Phone

Cellular carriers are hesitant to sell the Apple-Motorola gizmo. Here's why

Apple's Bold Swim Downstream

The master of high-end style is bringing out two products aimed at the average Joe: The $499 Mac mini PC and the $99 iPod shuffle

Taking On iPod

Lighter and less costly minis are worth a look

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