Table of Contents:VOL. 160, NO. 1 - July 06, 2009 Cover story
 Gates on Gates The father-and-son duo talk about what it was like growing up Gates as they reflect on the advice that's influenced their work and their relationship. Interview by Andy Serwer
More best advice Influential leaders from sports (Tiger Woods) to banking (Lloyd Blankfein) to tech (Eric Schmidt) share with us the wise words that changed their careers and lives forever. Features
Derivatives: The risk that still won't go away Washington wants to step up regulation of these instruments, but new rules may not be enough to tame them. By Carol J. Loomis
Marriott gets a wake-up call Shaken by the plunge in travel, the hotel giant presses ahead with a total makeover. A Fortune 500 series feature. By Marc Gunther Sony - Lost in transformation Sir Howard Stringer has been pushing for years to revive the Japanese company. Will a new team help him realize his digital dream? By Richard Siklos Field general Triumphant just a few years ago, the ethanol industry now finds itself embattled. Environmentalists have turned against it, and it's being blamed for higher food prices. Enter Wesley Clark to rally the troops. By Jon Birger
How the bailout bashed the banks They were rescued from a crisis of their own making, but the political thrashing left bad blood between business and government. An inside look at the trouble with TARP. By Nina Easton Toyota's new man at the wheel President Akio Toyoda outlines his vision for the company's future in his first interview with an American publication in his new role. By Alex Taylor III First
Music for the masses Think the music biz is dead? Tell that to the sea of fans who attended this year's Bonnaroo festival. By Jeffrey M. O'Brien
Anchor weighs in A book on the financial crisis by CNBC's David Faber. By Jia Lynn Yang Hamptons house of pain For sale: the estate of alleged swindler James Nicholson. By Alyssa Abkowitz Just shoot us now "Green shoots" inspires tedious copycat terms. By Mina Kimes
The deal Wall Street is whining about government intervention. Uh ... whose fault is that? By Allan Sloan Agents play a new role Why talent agencies now handle finance, consulting, and more. By Richard Siklos Value driven The Obama administration wants to whack companies with stiff new taxes, but the real victims are already suffering enough. By Geoff Colvin Technology
 What's next for Qualcomm? The company rakes in cash every time someone builds a wireless device. No wonder CEO Paul Jacobs wants to put a phone in every conceivable gadget. By Jessi Hempel
China's new frontier Chinese telecom-gear makers Huawei and ZTE have already conquered Africa and Asia. Now they are getting a foothold in Latin America. By Carolyn Whelan Life at the Top
 The great escape You can't run away from your problems, but you can sail away from them. Whether you buy or bareboat for a day, summer on the high seas is closer than you imagine. By Sue Z. Callaway
Sails force The tech world's preeminent boat builder is seeing steady demand for its custom yachts. By David A. Kaplan Book review Baseball's fame game. By Daniel Okrent Investing in a crisis
Here come the vultures Real estate investment trusts are raising cash to take advantage of bargain prices on distressed commercial properties and mortgages. By Michael V. Copeland Update So far, so good for our top stocks for 2009. By Jon Birger |
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