Table of contents: VOL. 150, NO. 9 - November 1, 2004
COVER STORY
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Brazil's economy is picking up, thanks largely to exports bound for China. And that's good news for a leftist President with a fiscally conservative agenda. (more)
The shock jock is leaving AM/FM. Will the industry be shocked out of its torpor? (more)
Can David Pecker, publisher of the National Enquirer and Star, turn his company into a glossy-magazine Bigfoot? (more)
BMW wants to get bigger, and quickly. To do that, the world's 14th-largest car company is planning to sell--Beemer lovers, please avert your eyes--inexpensive hatchbacks and minivans. (more)
Take one eerily prescient CEO. Stir in some savvy acquisitions. Execute like no one else. Result: returns that soar above the pack. (more)
How a state agency ruling on climate change may force Detroit to spend $33 billion. (more)
CEO Hector Ruiz came from humble roots to propel AMD into the big leagues. (more)
Brainstorm
Columnists
Features/Cover Story
Looming lawsuits, angry investors, declining profits: The Vioxx debacle is just the latest setback for the proud pharmaceutical giant. (more)
First
MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player connects to a TV for e-mail, photos, and music. The catch? If you can set it up, you probably don't need it. (more)
Bush and Kerry's opposing views on the economy don't change one fact: We may still have half a recession to go. (more)
Stop wringing your hands over low voter participation, America! A modest proposal for achieving 100% participation rates. Forever. (more)
Investing
With the industry reeling from a scandal, the fund heavyweight goes on the offensive. (more)
These seven boutique funds go toe-to-toe with the big boys and win. (more)
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