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The IT 100 Emerging-market cellular players, wireless phone and gear makers, and Web giants are this year's stars
Math's New Era
More math geeks are calling the shots in business. Is your industry next?
Tech Trends 2006
The war for the digital home, social networks, Vista, game consoles, tech hiring, and more
Dream Machines
Auto makers are innovating at full speed -- and giving buyers the power to shape their vehicles
2006 Investment Outlook
Prospects are basically positive: Growth is brisk and corporate profits are climbing
Battling Global Warming
How top companies are reducing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases
What's Hot at CES
What's on tap at the big Consumer Electronics Show? A slew of new flat-panel sets and falling prices
Tech Buying Guide
Products for the digital home: HDTV, Wi-Fi cameras, iPod-run home audio and more
Next for Apple...
How can Jobs & Co. keep its lead? Here are some possibilities
Best of the Web
No longer for idle wanderings or passive viewing, the Web is about socializing, sharing -- and creating
Open Source: The Next Generation
Now it's an ecosystem -- and VCs are eager to help
Global Brands
The companies that best built their images -- and made them stick
Europe's Hot Growth Companies
High taxes, rigid rules, and elusive capital aren't stopping these powerhouses
China and India
The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve
Stars of Europe
25 leaders at the forefront of change
Stars of Asia
The 2005 lineup reflects the growing importance of China and India
EMBA Rankings
Northwestern's Kellogg School solidified its hold on the No. 1 spot
Head of the Class
Ranking B-school executive education
Winners
The best product designs of 2005 from the Industrial Design Excellence Awards
Hot Growth
Talent, teamwork, and creativity powered this year's list of the 100 best small companies
The BW50
Our 2005 picks for the top performers among the S&P 500
More Special Reports
COVER STORY
Dream Machines Sales-hungry auto makers are innovating at full speed -- and giving buyers the power to shape their vehicles
COVER IMAGE: Dream Machines
The 21st Century Automobile
Cars: Sexy vs. Sensible Whatever your stage of life, picking the right car means considering several factors, from looks to safety. Here are some all-around winners
Cruising In The Corner Office Howard Becker's van conversions make one suite ride
GRAPHIC: The Price Of Luxury
ONLINE EXTRA: Custom Rides For Jet-Setters
Compact, But All Muscle Euro carmakers are pouring power into pint-size packages
GRAPHIC: Small, Speedy -- And Stylish
Driving A Hard Bargain Finding diamonds in the not-in-demand bin
Online Extra: BMW's Spin Through Controversy Design exec Adrian van Hooydonk believes great innovation often provokes criticism at first. He tells where BMW is heading next
Online Extra: Fiat's Sexy Designs on Success The struggling carmaker's chief designer, Frank Stephenson, talks about sensuality, artistry, and staying organic in a digital world
Online Extra: Fixing Up an Old Mercedes After turning around Chrysler, new DaimlerChrysler head Dieter Zetsche talks about returning the German brand to its past glory
Online Extra: Audi's Design Guy Looks Inward The auto maker's Walter Maria de'Silva predicts a revolution in interior design, from ergonomics to materials
Online Extra: GM's Lutz: In It for the Long Haul The carmaker's 74-year-old vice-chairman on what it'll take to rebuild the brand: Attractive new models, more focus, and a bit of patience
Online Extra: Test Drive Autos at BusinessWeek Online For ongoing coverage of all things auto, visit the new Autos area on our Web site. From hybrids to hot rods, you'll find breaking news, reviews, the latest designs, tips, and more
SPECIAL REPORT
Crossing The Gene Barrier
What's Ethical And What Isn't?
ONLINE EXTRA: Side of Valves, Hold the Bacon
ONLINE EXTRA: Salmon That Grow Up Fast
ONLINE EXTRA: Much Ado Over "Lethal Genes"
ONLINE EXTRA: A Transgenic Animal Farm
ONLINE EXTRA: Video View: Genetic Issues
UP FRONT
Talk Show
Baby On Board At Chrysler
A Cool But Safe Hangout?
J&J's First Aid For Guidant Executives
Sneaker Envy
Teen Trends, From Those In The Know
Chocolate Mess
A Web Of New Taxes On Online Sales
The Rival On El Al's Horizon
READERS REPORT
Blunders Among Our "Best"
Want A Cute Crossbreed? Check Out Your Nearest Shelter
Now A Word From One Of Martha's Apprentices
Patents: Hindsight Is 20-20 Vision
U.S. Scientists Need Career Paths With A Future
Another Founding Father Of Flat Panels
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
"Helping Your Kid Slim Down" (Personal Business, Jan. 9, 2006)
TECHNOLOGY & YOU
Treo: Opening New Windows
MEDIA CENTRIC
Old Media's Mobile Future
THE BARKER PORTFOLIO
Hit A Few, Miss A Few
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
U.S.: The Export Engine Is Shifting Into High Gear
Capital Spending: Ready To Accelerate
THE BUSINESS WEEK
Gazprom's Big Squeeze
Fall Of A Fixer
BASF Goes After Engelhard
The Fed Watch
Hilton Buys Hilton
China's Numbers
A CEO For Aetna
Big Oil In Libya
Airlines Up And Down
A Citi Coup?
The SEC Talks Tough
Shuffle Of The Week
NEWS: ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY
The Worst Isn't Over
How Hedge Funds Are Taking On Mother Nature
Business Feels A Chill On The Hill
Is This Dental Diagnosis Real?
Hold The Plastic
Don't Be Thrown By The Yield Curve
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Subcontinental Drift
Venture Capital's New Promised Land
ENTERTAINMENT
The Strip's Spellbinder
THE CORPORATION
Aetna: Succession At Full Speed
LoJack's Stronger Signal
FINANCE
Long Live The New King Of Bonds
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
What's That Ringing In iPod's Ears?
MARKETING
Television: Counting The Eyeballs
PERSONAL BUSINESS
How Good Are Google's Extras?
ONLINE EXTRA: Froogle: A More Human Touch, Please
ONLINE EXTRA: Maps: It Feels Like You're Flying
ONLINE EXTRA: Gmail: Clever But Cluttered
ONLINE EXTRA: Picasa 2: Blurry Around The Edges
Bigfooting The Winter
The Digital Schusser
Hedge Funds: Do-It-Yourself Due Diligence
Discount Days For Closed-End Funds
PLUS
Snow Shoveling Made Easy
Pro Forma Puffery
Bowled Over In Detroit
INSIDE WALL STREET
Eager Eyes On Anadarko?
All Aboard The Genesee & Wyoming
Cogent Reasons To Buy Cogent
FIGURES OF THE WEEK
Figures of the Week (.pdf)
Online Extra: Production Index Components
IDEAS -- BOOKS
Your Magic Number
IDEAS -- VIEWPOINT
What Innovation Advantage?
IDEAS -- OUTSIDE SHOT
Don't Fence In Hedge Funds
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