Has the American consumer become roadkill? With GDP shrinking and consumer confidence cratering, even niche retailers like Cabela's, a hugely successful chain of hunting and outdoor-sports superstores, are feeling the pain. ( more)
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The S&P has sunk 27% since Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. But a few Fortune 500 companies have flourished, due to an increased demand for cheap products, dropping input costs and undervalued shares. Here are the biggest gainers since Sept. 15. ( more)
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The world's largest athletic shoemaker has ruled the sneaker business for decades. Here's a look at its biggest blockbusters - and its bets on the future. ( more)
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Online lending sites that facilitate loans between friends and family aren't immune to the economic meltdown, but they do offer an option to those in need of fast cash. ( more)
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Apple's iPhone may have set the standard for a new generation of smartphones, but plenty of would-be competitors abound. Here are four top picks for the PDA-obsessed. ( more)
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You've heard of Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, and C.K. Prahalad. Here we introduce the next generation of management experts who are changing the way business gets done. ( more)
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Fortune partnered with AccountAbility, Csrnetwork and Asset4 to rank the world's 100 largest corporations by the quality of their commitment to social and environmental goals. Here's what makes the top 10 stand out. ( more)
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Here's a look at what happened when 10 famous business leaders left their empires. ( more)
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Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook isn't the only star obscured by Steve Jobs' celebrity. Here's a sampling of the executive talent at Apple's core. ( more)
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With recession looming, the National Retail Federation is predicting growth of 2.2% at best this holiday season. Toymakers hope that a few standout toys can rescue holiday sales. Here are five toys that experts think picky parents will buy. ( more)
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At General Mills, the maker of Cheerios, cost-cutting is a way of life: Company execs meet weekly to discuss ways to streamline products. The company's Holistic Margin Management system has helped them sustain higher margins than their peers. ( more)
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Need a break from the financial meltdown? Here are seven cars so cool they may just distract you from your portfolio. Have a look, and listen to them rev up. ( more)
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Whether victims of excessive hype or consumer stinginess, these would-be sizzlers are likely to fizzle this holiday season. ( more)
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These guys know how to laugh off the bear market. ( more)
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Meet the HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet). They make $250,000-plus and get taxed to high heaven. And they're about to be socked again. ( more)
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The move from carbon paper to "wave" is part ofa long series of (sometimes successful) credit card innovations. ( more)
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Do these vehicles look familiar? China's ambitious quest to become a global car empire is ruffling the feathers of Japanese, European and American automakers. ( more)
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Businesses are milking Sarah Palin fever. Even when the connection is strictly by chance, products that evoke the Republican vice-presidential candidate are getting some serious attention. ( more)
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Stock buybacks used to guarantee an instant stock boost. Not anymore. ( more)
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Pinpointing the racers during a NASCAR event requires a team of engineers and producers, and some cool military technology. ( more)
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