TalkBack: “GM, what might have been”
Fortune senior editor Alex Taylor, in a story Wednesday, suggests that General Motors made a mistake by not striking an alliance with Renault-Nissan in 2006 — and that GM executives scuttled the deal out of fear for their jobs. What do you think: Would GM be better off today if it were partnered with Renault-Nissan? Do you think GM executives did the right thing in backing away from the proposed pact?
Fortune Talkback: “Web pioneers are back, but not together”
Fortune writer Jessi Hempel tells the story of CNET founders Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie — their ride to riches in Web 1.0 and their latest efforts to capitalize on the Web. Tell us what you think.
Inside Twitter
In the new issue of Fortune, senior writer Adam Lashinsky takes an in-depth look at the hottest new Web startup, Twitter. Like many of the most popular Internet sites - think Facebook or MySpace - Twitter has yet to figure out a way to actually make money. Tell us what you think: Do you use Twitter? Is it the next Facebook? And how do you think it can one day turn a profit? Post a comment below and join the reader discussion.
Offshore oil: What’s really out there?
President Bush wants to lift the ban on drilling off of U.S. coasts to counter record-high prices at the pump. Democrats counter that, on top of the environmental harm, more drilling won’t lower gas prices in the near term. What do you think? Is more drilling in the United States the solution? What do you think is the best way to address soaring gas prices?
Global 500: Full list
What do you think of the companies on the Global 500 list this year? Have you worked for any of these companies, or bought their products or services? Tell us what you think. The best replies will be published here, and possibly in a future story on CNNMoney.com.
Talkback: “Don’t blame the oil ’speculators’”
Fortune senior writer Jon Birger argues that commodities traders aren’t the reason why oil prices are at record levels — and that anyone who thinks they are doesn’t understand how futures markets work. What do you think? Is Birger right?
Buffett vs. the hedge funds
The world’s best investor is betting big that the return of an S&P 500 index fund will beat the return of a collection of hedge funds over 10 years. Will Buffett win this gamble?
Why oil prices will tank
Fortune’s Shawn Tully makes the case for why, much like the housing market, the boom in oil prices will turn into a bust — we just don’t know when that will happen. Do you agree that oil prices will plunge, or do you think the prices we’re seeing today are here to stay (or could go even higher)? Tell us what you think.
Apple TV and the future of television
Fortune’s Richard Siklos writes about the problems that Apple and other electronics makers are encountering as they try to bring the Internet and TV together in your living room. What do you think is the future of entertainment in your home? Is it Apple TV, or some other dream device that hasn’t yet been invented? Tell us what you think.
Best new business hotels
Business travelers are usually pretty opinionated about the places they have to stay - if the food is exceptional and the staff is attentive they’ll notice. Likewise, if the shower pressure stinks or the shoe shines are sub par, this constituency is sure to complain.
So if you’ve had the pleasure of staying at any of these hotels, we want to hear from you. Are they even better than our scouts said, or did they fall short of expectations? Post a comment below and tell us what you think.
- TalkBack: “GM, what might have been”
- Fortune Talkback: “Web pioneers are back, but not together”
- Inside Twitter
- Offshore oil: What’s really out there?
- Global 500: Full list
- Talkback: “Don’t blame the oil ’speculators’”
- Buffett vs. the hedge funds
- Why oil prices will tank
- Apple TV and the future of television
- Best new business hotels
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