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Car Companies'
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A dismal December caps off the auto industry's worst year since 1992. Cars outsold trucks and SUVs for the first time since 2000

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Unlike some of the big financial institutions that haven't opened up the checkbooks despite government aid, GMAC is moving quickly to write loans.

—David Welch, The Auto Beat

Peter Schiff of brokerage Euro Pacific Capital saw this housing bust coming from a mile away.

—Peter Coy, Hot Property

People close to Citadel say despite the miserable performance of its two main funds, which now have less than $10 billion in assets, it has a better source of funding than other hedge funds and can weather the financial crisis.

—Matthew Goldstein, Investing Insights

While Japan's problems remain the same—slowing demand and a surging yen—the size of their combined impact is growing remarkably quickly.

—Ian Rowley, Eye on Asia

Outgoing FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has dropped his porn filtering idea in hopes of garnering more support for a nationwide free wireless broadband network for use by all.

—Olga Kharif, The Tech Beat

Exactly who is in the middle class? Seems that middle class is all in the eye of the wage earner, since there is no clear definition of what income range actually qualifies for that designation.

—Cathy Arnst, Working Parents

Are fresh management ideas dead? We don't think so. We want to hear what new approaches you're experimenting with at your business.

—Jena McGregor, Management IQ

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Ex-Realtor Economist Admits to Housing 'Spin'

David Lereah, the former NAR official who famously denied the housing bubble existed, is finally admitting he was wrong, says BW’s Prashant Ghopal

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CEO Feltheimer aims to promote Lions Gate hits Weeds and Mad Men on the channel and eventually distribute content directly to consumers

A Broadband Stimulus Plan

Can government investments in Internet and wireless communications technology ignite a new wave of job growth?

Was Apple 'Adequate but Late' on Steve Jobs' Health?

Some corporate governance experts question whether Apple could've been more up front about its CEO's hormone imbalance

Q4 Earnings: How Bad?

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Caterpillar's Infrastructure Play

The heavy equipment giant is poised to take advantage of a global surge in stimulus spending, says S&P, which ranks the shares a strong buy

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Companies

Can Eaton Outrun the Recession?

A smart diversification beyond cars and trucks hasn't been able to fully protect the manufacturing giant

Technology

Viewpoint: Your Business Doesn't Need a Web Site

Even in the Digital Age, many small businesses may not need to invest the time and money it takes to launch and maintain a full-blown site

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Global Business

Tempers Rise Over Trade With China

U.S. trade hawks are putting the heat on Barack Obama to get tough with China about import dumping

Recession Puts More Pressure on Japan's Workers

A Sad Comedown for Waterford Wedgwood

India May Delay 3G Auction, Raise Prices

Innovation & Design

Samsung: Rethinking the Printer Business

Samsung's bet that eye-catching design, and a partnership with Apple, would boost its share of the printer market is paying off

Gaming Industry: New Year Resolutions

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Small Business

What Obama's Proposed Tax Cuts Mean for Small Businesses

Details are still emerging, but the plan could include a longer window for businesses to "carry back" losses; an incentive to invest in capital improvements; and a tax credit for job creation