Thursday, December 6, 2007

BusinessWeek, November 5, 2007


Perform or Perish
With the days of easy money over, private equity firms want to squeeze profits out of the companies they already own -- and are putting intense pressure on CEOs to do it.

Chinese Banks Head for the US
American banks are a bargain these days -- and Chinese financial firms with big plans are buying.

Where Designers Rule
Electronics maker Bang & Olufsen doesn't ask shoppers what they wnat. Its faith is in its design gurus.

A Cautionary Tale for Old Media
Early on, the Mercury News saw the Internet threat coming. It's still struggling to survive.

Gift Cards with a Personal Touch
Visa wants to stuff your Christmas stocking with gift cards.

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