Table of Contents:VOL. 157, NO. 5 - March 17, 2008 Features
 Fortune takes a close look at No. 1 Apple's magic. Plus: an exclusive interview with Steve Jobs. more
Great ideas keep the companies in our 26th annual ranking strong in good times and bad. more
The top companies in 64 industries, judged by their peers. more
The same traits that make him a great CEO drive him to put his company, and his investors, at risk. more
The automaker's habit of poking into odd technical corners sets it apart - and gives it a big edge. more
All have impressive records of innovation, leadership, and financial strength - and their employees know it. more
P&G, stumbling in 2000, is now on a roll. How did it regain its footing? more
Lloyd Blankfein has to outsmart treacherous markets while balancing the firm's interests with those of its clients. more
How his proposal can make health care affordable - and control costs. more
The world's tallest building Minoru Mori reaches for the sky with a 101- story Shanghai tower. by Clay Chandler First
 By Matthew Boyle, writer Scotland wants to become a global force in marine energy - a market that could be worth billions. more
Traffic report Cities across the globe are considering congestion pricing to reduce traffic jams. by Ryan Derousseau ING dodges the subprime crisis Only 15 foreclosures for the bank since 2000. by Jon Birger Stock returns may never be the same - at least for this generation of investors. more
Why airline mergers don't fly Delta's bid for Northwest creates a dangerous precedent. by Barney Gimbel Medicare is poised to wreak havoc on the economy. And our presidential candidates are avoiding the issue. more Technology
 How two old-media dinosaurs - Fox and NBC Universal - created a cool venue for their hottest shows. The inside story of Hulu.com. more
Field Test Three lightweight laptops for doing business in business class. by Michael V. Copeland Investing
 The famed investor's flagship fund has a twoyear losing streak vs. the S&P 500. He explains his strategy to win again. more
 These days you might just be able to afford that condo by the sea. more Life at the Top
 Road-testing the radical new Jag XF with racing legend Dan Gurney. more
Silicon Valley's cult ride The latest status symbol of the technorati is a seriously old-school cycle. You can get on Brent Steelman's waiting list - if you ace your interview. by Jessi Hempel How designer Todd Oldham travels in style. more
Chimp change A fascinating book about the life of Nim, the chimpanzee raised as a human on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. BY Daniel Okrent |
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