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Lehman credit default swaps are approaching the level of Bear Stearns' before the Fed-orchestrated bailout. For Lehman, the endgame is on.

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One of the biggest economic issues that will face the next President is what to do with the mortgage giants that the government suddenly finds itself running.

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The decision on who will get the lucrative Air Force tanker contract will be left to the next President and Congress.

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With a nod to Thomas Friedman, an appropriate election theme may be "The World Is Flat, Stupid." More and more of America's success depends on our knowledge economy, and government is playing a large role.

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Nokia, whose weakness in business-oriented handsets contrasts with its global dominance in consumer devices, has decided to go after RIM.

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A Bailout for Lehman? Not Likely

As the prospects for government help dwindle, beleaguered Lehman Brothers races to find an acquirer to avoid collapse

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Florida's Big Insurance Problem

Florida's state-sponsored home insurer could stick taxpayers with a huge bill when the next storm hits

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Many successful CEOs love wine, and some choose to make their own. Then they find out just how difficult—and expensive—it can be

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At eBay, Is Skype There to Stay?

To earn its keep at eBay, the Internet calling service needs to goose growth and gain traction on mobile phones. Otherwise, a sale may be in the offing

GigaOM: Web-Based Carpooling Startups

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NXP to Cut Jobs, Chip Fabs

The former Philips Semiconductors will consolidate in the Netherlands, Germany, and Singapore. A factory in Fishkill, N.Y., is among those to close

Asia BW50: Siemens, a Shaky No. 1?

A Mercedes Hybrid at Last

What the Freddie-Fannie Bailout Means for Asia

Wilbur Ross Goes to India

Sony Gets a Life-X

China's Urbanization Means Rich Rewards for Business

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Lighting Up Africa Through Innovation

At night, most of sub-Saharan Africa still relies on kerosene and firewood. Lights for Life is one nonprofit that's trying to change that

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Race's Role in Startup Success

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When Personal Debt Is a Work Distraction

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The Drucker Difference: Put a Cap on CEO Pay

How to Chrome Your Industry

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Getting into Toronto's Schulich School

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