Unfortune Poor celebs…when will they learn?

On the Ground in Guangzhou

Wander through this city and you'll be overwhelmed by the scope and scale of its gritty capitalism. No niche, no matter how tiny, has been overlooked

An Embarrassment of Succession Fiascoes

The main cause of the messes at Citigroup and Merrill Lynch is their boards' failures to develop authentic leaders and succession plans

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Investing in ‘Fortress’ Stocks

Worried about the credit crunch, slower growth, and falling profits? Consider some companies that could fare well even in the worst of times

Y Water? Why Not?

This vitamin-infused, organic water brand is aimed at kids. It's packaged in a bottle that doubles as a toy

You Say Guanxi, I Say Schmoozing

How East is meeting West and building a lingua franca of business connections

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Facebook: Marketers Are Your ‘Friends’

The social network's new ad system delivers everything you say, do, and buy to marketers—with no opt out

A Slam Dunk for the NBA in China

Along with eager sponsors and partners, the league looks to capitalize further on its mainland popularity with a recent exhibition tour and other initiatives

Wooing the Next Pepski Generation

PepsiCo is building a potato chip factory in southern Russia and eyeing a deal to take the lead in beverages

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Building a Better Brand

Giant companies know their brands are worth a fortune. The key to marketing your business is finding a timeless position and staying focused

Marcial: This Market Rally Has Legs

Recession fears are misplaced, and despite some sluggish sectors in the U.S., worldwide growth should keep pushing the numbers up