Table of Contents:VOL. 155, NO. 8 - May 14, 2007 Features
 Yes, a car company can be fixed. Look at Fiat, says Fortune's Stephan Faris. (more)
Ray Kurzweil is a legendary inventor with
a history of mind-blowing ideas. Now
he's onto something even bigger. If he's
right, the future will be a lot weirder -
and brighter. (more)
These 16 disruptive individuals have gone up against the odds as they've rattled old industries and tried to create new ones. They don't just ignore conventional wisdom - they stomp on it and set it ablaze. (more)
Profits are booming, tech is resurgent, and CEOs are even taking a stand on big issues of the day. The story of an amazing comeback. (more)
How Haim Saban, a flinty self-made billionaire, plans to turn Univision into the next great network - and put Hillary Clinton in the White House. Fortune's Stephanie Mehta reports. (more) First
 With $1.2 trillion in reserves, most of it in dollar-backed assets, China plans to launch the world's largest investment fund. It could play havoc with the U.S. economy. (more)
Helen Walton's will could finally turn the Wal-Mart founder's family into a philanthropy powerhouse, says Fortune's Carol Loomis. (more)
By Sufia Tippu, Fortune Magazine The rise of a new middle class in India's Silicon Valley has led to a demand for western-style shopping malls. Fortune's Sufia Tippu breaks ground. (more)
Question authority A talk with France's first lady of fission, Anne Lauvergeon. Dispatches
 By Daniel Esty, Fortune On a clear day in Beijing you can see a new environmental attitude, says Fortune's Daniel Esty. (more) Column
 Come out and play. (more)
Signs of disrespect for education bode ill for our future. (more) Life at the Top
 A convertible Aston Martin - just in time for summer, a Cartier exec's style guide, Greg Norman's golf tips - and much more. (more) Investing
 Buyouts and takeovers are driving the market. Here's how to get in on the action without getting burned. (more)
A fixed-income mystery Will the subprime-mortgage meltdown batter bond funds? It hasn't yet, but there may be more fallout ahead. by Katie Benner Business Life
As billionaires battle for the America's Cup, complaints and criticism erupt onshore. (more)
 British wit and brawn: A sneak peek at the Jaguar XKR. (more) |
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