Abu Dhabi Builds Its Architectural Cred
The building boom in the capital of the United Arab Emirates rivals that of Dubai. But Abu Dhabi hopes to distinguish itself with ambitious green architecture
Can This ‘Genius’ Save Citi?
On a conference call with analysts, new CEO Vikram Pandit leaves the door open for asset sales at the beleaguered bank
Why Citi May Need a Merger
Because of the weakness in its capital structure, the financial-services giant may need to pair up with another bank
UBS: Lose a Few Billion, Win a Few Billion
Investors washed down the bitter pill of the bank's second subprime writedown with the news of an infusion of cash from sovereign wealth funds
For Managers, Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
Not knowing one's own faults and weaknesses—and being unaware that they even exist—is dangerous for top executives. Look no further than Zoe Cruz
An Uptick for Swatch on Tiffany Deal
The world's leading watchmaker is no longer mass-market. Its alliance with the No. 1 name in jewelry ensures its place in the luxury lineup
Benioff Sounds Off
In an interview, the outspoken CEO of Salesforce.com discusses customers, cash, and competitors—including his former boss at Oracle, Larry Ellison
Credit Cards: Battle in Congress
While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry's practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences
Capitol Battle over Credit Cards
While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry's practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences
Global Capital’s New Direction
In a shift, developing markets like China and Brazil are now ponying up big-league cash to acquire U.S. and European assets