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• 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

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  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

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

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

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

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• 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

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