Table of Contents:VOL. 157, NO. 1 - January 21, 2008 Cover Story
Melinda Gates talks about living with Bill, working with Warren Buffett, and giving away their billions. more
The world of giving is filled with well-meaning and talented individuals from every background, but these dozen people have the power, drive, and business acumen to really make a difference. A Fortune portfolio more Features
Rick Wagoner's overhaul of GM is producing cooler cars and a gleam of hope. more
Ridiculed as an ice cream salesman when he took the reins of the Gucci Group in 2004, Robert Polet is proving that a fat bottom line is the ultimate fashion statement. more
After a half-century of dominance, the U.S. is losing its edge in agriculture to a booming Latin American powerhouse. Its secret weapon? Soybeans. more First
The Fed's clout isn't what it used to be. Does it matter? more
Sub prime The next generation of submarines for fast-growing underseas navies. By Telis Demos
We didn't know Jack A new biography of Jack Welch reminds us of the terrifying office politics at GE in the '80s and '90s. By Jia Lynn Yang
Opera's season pr(emir) Qatar's sheikh mixes business with pleasure at Milan's La Scala opera house. By Telis Demos
By Jon Birger, senior writer With foreclosures soaring, the insurance industry is bracing for an increase in arson by homeowners looking for a way out. more
Battle for the Wi-Fi skies Turning the airplane into a wireless hot spot. By Jessi Hempel
Lately it seems the mark of celebrity is having your very own vodka. An expert samples five of them. By Devin Leonard more
AmEx gets CEO pay right. more
M&A war chests Ten companies that are sitting on major cash and may be on the move in 2008. By Katie Benner Technology
From zippy electric motorcycles to new heights in web politicking. By Michael V. Copeland. more
U.S. productivity, meet your new worst enemy. more
Need to Know Cool stuff on our radar screen. By Jia Lynn Yang Investing
By Michael V. Copeland and Jon Fortt Companies that help customers save money are likely to thrive in a difficult climate. more
Face-Off Two fund managers with opposing views weigh in on what's in store for Citigroup and its stock. By David H. Ellis | |
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