Car dealers are fighting for survival, and maybe an upper hand, as business turns cold. ( more)
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Kelley Blue Book predicts how much these vehicles will hold their value. ( more)
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Black Diamond Equipment, a brand leader in climbing and backcountry skiing gear, is preparing to double revenues in the next five years. Check out three new products that will help the company reach its goal. ( more)
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The latest HD movie players create a picture so real, it's as if you're there. ( more)
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Apple's iPhone may have set the standard for a new generation of smartphones, but plenty of would-be competitors abound. Here are four top picks for the PDA-obsessed. ( more)
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Has the American consumer become roadkill? With GDP shrinking and consumer confidence cratering, even niche retailers like Cabela's, a hugely successful chain of hunting and outdoor-sports superstores, are feeling the pain. ( more)
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It's easy to point fingers but hard to pin down a single cause. Here are six big issues - and what they really mean for the future of the Big Three automakers. ( more)
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The S&P has sunk 27% since Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. But a few Fortune 500 companies have flourished, due to an increased demand for cheap products, dropping input costs and undervalued shares. Here are the biggest gainers since Sept. 15. ( more)
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Online lending sites that facilitate loans between friends and family aren't immune to the economic meltdown, but they do offer an option to those in need of fast cash. ( more)
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The world's largest athletic shoemaker has ruled the sneaker business for decades. Here's a look at its biggest blockbusters - and its bets on the future. ( more)
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The season's smartest gift buys - for everyone on your list - in six different price categories, from less than $25 to more than $500. ( more)
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A financial crisis that began when the U.S. housing bubble popped has engulfed countries large and small around the world. ( more)
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Fortune partnered with AccountAbility, Csrnetwork and Asset4 to rank the world's 100 largest corporations by the quality of their commitment to social and environmental goals. Here's what makes the top 10 stand out. ( more)
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You've sent us an unprecedented number of questions about how to cope with this scary market. We've asked our top experts to help you out. ( more)
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A college education gets pricier every year. Here is a list of the 10 most expensive four-year colleges and universities this year, based on the latest data from The Chronicle of Higher Education. ( more)
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After a fire destroyed her manufacturing workshop, metal artist Wendy Stevens built a new business around her passion: creating steel handbags. ( more)
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You've heard of Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, and C.K. Prahalad. Here we introduce the next generation of management experts who are changing the way business gets done. ( more)
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Some new products are being delayed but others are just too important - or too far along - to hold off on. ( more)
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Real people across the country answer the question: How will Obama affect your wallet? And what do you think the new President and Congress needs to do to right the economy - both in the short run and the long term? ( more)
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Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook isn't the only star obscured by Steve Jobs' celebrity. Here's a sampling of the executive talent at Apple's core. ( more)
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Here's a look at what happened when 10 famous business leaders left their empires. ( more)
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Small companies account for more than 40% of the nation's payroll - and as the economy worsens, their staffing cuts reverberate through local communities. ( more)
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Ashley Brown and T.J. Gray have designed top-of-the line gear for almost every major athletic company. Now they're launching their own trail-running shoe brand: Xterra. ( more)
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On the long road to the White House, Barack Obama reached out to a diverse collection of economic thinkers. ( more)
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What will the new President mean for your wallet? See where President-elect Barack Obama stands on major economic issues. ( more)
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Our Web site makeover experts dissect an aging small-business site that needs a new look and modern navigation. Find out how to make your site credible and compelling. ( more)
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With recession looming, the National Retail Federation is predicting growth of 2.2% at best this holiday season. Toymakers hope that a few standout toys can rescue holiday sales. Here are five toys that experts think picky parents will buy. ( more)
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Seeing vulnerable incumbents, both parties are backing political outsiders for Congress. Check out these business owners' plans for getting the nation on track. ( more)
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Slow sales and tight credit are killing small companies unable to weather the downturn. Here's a look at seven iconic brands that died this year. ( more)
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Fresh questions about Jobs' health rekindle an old dilemma for Apple: If he were to leave (for any reason), who could possibly fill his shoes? Here are 11 potential successors - roughly in order of their chances. ( more)
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What's in store for your money next year? Here's the divided forecast from some of the nation's top money minds. ( more)
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Two years ago it seemed that the election would hinge on Iraq, now it's the economy that's on voter's minds. Here's how that happened. ( more)
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Whether victims of excessive hype or consumer stinginess, these would-be sizzlers are likely to fizzle this holiday season. ( more)
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At General Mills, the maker of Cheerios, cost-cutting is a way of life: Company execs meet weekly to discuss ways to streamline products. The company's Holistic Margin Management system has helped them sustain higher margins than their peers. ( more)
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Need a break from the financial meltdown? Here are seven cars so cool they may just distract you from your portfolio. Have a look, and listen to them rev up. ( more)
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CNN's Ali Velshi and Erica Fink take a long, hard look at five key measures of the economy to see how things really are out there and if your economic fears and concerns are justified. ( more)
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Do these vehicles look familiar? China's ambitious quest to become a global car empire is ruffling the feathers of Japanese, European and American automakers. ( more)
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An entrepreneur lures aspiring miners to an old gold-rush town. Photographs by John Clark. ( more)
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Struggling to keep your finances straight? These 7 new technologies can help business owners compare credit cards, analyze budgets and get funding. ( more)
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See where the presidential candidates stand on the major economic issues. ( more)
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