JetBlue Makes a Deal with Lufthansa
For $300 million, Lufthansa takes a 19% stake in the budget carrier—a puzzling investment, save for future U.S. growth opportunities
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
Renault Takes Russia’s Lada for a Spin
CEO Ghosn knows how to turn Eastern Bloc brands around and make them thrive. His new deal with No. 1 Russian automaker Avtovaz gives him another chance
Lafarge Sets Mideast Cement Deal
The French construction materials giant's acquisition of the largest cement producer in the Middle East will enable it to increase production by 50%
Henry Paulson’s Holiday Wish List
The U.S. Treasury Secretary will be asking Beijing for faster appreciation of the yuan and reforms that will let foreigners in on the country's investment banking boom
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
Chinese B-Schools Lift their Game
As the schools' reputations improve, more local students are choosing to study at home rather than earn degrees abroad
T.J. Rodgers’ Startup Strategy
The Cypress Semiconductor CEO's approach to new markets—funding outside companies, not internal groups—has made it No. 4 on our Tech Hot Growth list
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