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January 17, 2008
Insider Newsletter A weekly summary of the best in BusinessWeek and BusinessWeek.com

NEWS THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Oracle, Sun Ride the M&A Wave

With corporate spending slowing,
big tech outfits seek the smaller
prey. Oracle's and Sun's deals
highlight the shift
to consolidation

Editor's Memo

Conditions are ripe for mergers and acquisitions in the tech field and two big players, Sun Microsystems and Oracle, are leading the way. Read about the deals in this week's top story. But the big technology news this week is the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. Reactions were mixed to Steve Jobs' keynote address—not enough pizzazz for some spoiled Apple-watchers and investors. Check out our slide show to see whether you agree.

The cover story from BusinessWeek magazine this week delves into the recent controversy around cholesterol drugs. Do they do what they promise? From Asia, news that China and India are not going to weather the subprime storm so easily. And don't miss Senior Writer Emily Thornton's interview with Citi's Sanford Weill. We've got a slide show on new pick-up trucks from Ford and Dodge, video coverage of the Detroit Auto Showmdash;and much more.
-- Katherine Davis

FROM THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF BUSINESSWEEK

COVER STORY
Do Cholesterol Drugs Do Any Good?
Research suggests that, except among high-risk heart patients, the benefits of statins such as Lipitor are overstated

FINANCE
The Home Equity Crisis Ahead
Even banks that dodged the subprime bullet face losses from loans based on homes now at risk

NEWS
Tapped-Out Consumers
Blowback from the mortgage mess has average Americans struggling. And that's spooking The Street

FROM BW.COM'S TECHNOLOGY CHANNEL

TECHNOLOGY
Apple Looking Less Shiny? Look Again
Investors were underwhelmed by Apple's lineup at this year's Macworld conference. Give it time

TECHNOLOGY
Tech Earnings Have Investors on Edge
For technology stocks, there may be more damage to come—in the form of quarterly earnings reports. Still, analysts see some buying opportunities

FROM BW.COM'S SMALLBIZ CHANNEL

SUCCESS STORIES
Israel's Winemaking Revolution
International consumers used to shun Israeli wines, but Golan Heights Winery managed to create a market for world-class wines—and retool an industry

SUCCESS STORIES
Restaurateurs Don't Just Wing It
Passion isn't enough. You'll need a sound concept and management experience, and you should know that some of the most popular assumptions about restaurant failure are wrong

GETTING STARTED
Starting a Business Instead of Retiring
Entrepreneurship holds increasing appeal for retirees. But they need to address four unique challenges to improve their chances for success

FROM BW.COM'S ASIA & EUROPE CHANNELS

INTERNET
A Web 2.0 Dashboard for Buzz
StrategyEye is mixing Web search services with in-house analysis to provide companies with business info in easy-to-digest, interactive formats

ASIA
Subprime Fears Pelt Asia's Markets
Investors lose faith in the idea that China and India can withstand a slowdown in the U.S. and punish Asian shares

FROM BW.COM'S MANAGING CHANNEL

LIZ RYAN CAREER INSIGHT
Diversity: Beyond a Numbers Game
Today, this workplace goal is more about inclusion than meeting quotas

FROM BW.COM'S INNOVATION & DESIGN CHANNEL

GAME DESIGN
A New Front in the Console Wars
The downloads gaming market is opening up a new avenue of competition for console makers and giving indie game developers a shot at the spotlight

AUTO DESIGN
Ford's Explorer, Back from the Dead
As consumers seek more efficient features in their vehicles, can the drastic "America" redesign turn around the troubled SUV?

FROM BW.COM'S INVESTING CHANNEL

INVESTING
The Economy: Five Signposts to Recovery
Things are gloomy—and getting gloomier. How will investors know when it's safe to come out again? Here's what to watch for

INVESTING
Risk: Smart Strategies for Tricky Times
With the financial crisis shaking confidence in all kinds of investments, how can you protect your portfolio? Here are some tips from the pros

INVESTING
Questions for Citigroup's Former Chief
BusinessWeek's Emily Thornton talks to Sandy Weill about his investment in a private offering at Citigroup

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