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June 20, 2008
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A Big Win for Boeing

The GAO sustains the U.S. p***maker's complaint and calls for a review of the Air Force contract that went to Northrop
Grumman and EADS

Editor's Memo

This week, the Insider Newsletter brings you up to date on Boeing's battle to win the big Air Force contract, Dell's ambitious plan to succeed in servers, and the continuing relationship drama at Alcatel-Lucent.

In the magazine cover story, "Can the U.S. Bring Back Jobs from China?"—the economics of global trade are tilting back in favor of the U.S., and Pete Engardio wonders if manufacturers will take advantage.

Want to know what oil barons are pulling in these days? Check out our slide show on "Top Earning Petrocrats," but beware, some of these numbers may not fit on your BlackBerry screen. And the featured video comes from our Wireless Way series: Tech expert Arik Hesseldahl demonstrates two services that let you use your smartphone as a scanner.
-- Katherine Davis

FROM THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF BUSINESSWEEK

COVER STORY
Can the U.S. Bring Jobs Back from China?
Pricey oil is dulling the mainland's edge in manufacturing. But American industry may not be ready to seize the opportunity

NEWS
Big Oil Tiptoes Back into Iraq
BP, Shell, and ExxonMobil hope modest investments now will translate into a bigger role later

NEWS
For DreamWorks, A Dream Deal
India's entertainment giant Reliance offers Spielberg and Geffen $600 million to start a studio

FROM BW.COM'S TECHNOLOGY CHANNEL

VIEWPOINT
Servers Become Dell's Comeback Weapon
After a few troubled years, Dell is back on course and grabbing market share by being everything server

TECHNOLOGY
I Left My Staff in San Francisco
To grab local talent and impress customers, Silicon Valley's tech companies are increasingly opening offices in the city by the Bay

TECHNOLOGY
LinkedIn Joins the Billionaires' Club
New funding by Bain, Bessemer, Sequoia, and Greylock values the professional-networking site north of $1 billion—and big plans are afoot

FROM BW.COM'S SMALLBIZ CHANNEL

SMART ANSWERS
Is Liability Insurance a Must to Go Global?
When you're shopping for product liability insurance, make sure your policy covers lawsuits filed in foreign countries, not just U.S. courts

FROM BW.COM'S ASIA & EUROPE CHANNELS

INDIA
Why India's Reliance Is Going Hollywood
Reliance Big Entertainment is in talks to help finance the departure of DreamWorks SKG from Viacom's Paramount Pictures

MANAGING
Alcatel-Lucent's Troubled Marriage
The merger has yielded bad blood, bad earnings—and a threat to Pat Russo's future as CEO

FROM BW.COM'S LIFESTYLE CHANNEL

RECESSION IN AMERICA
When Builders Go Broke
Chicago-based Neumann Homes went bankrupt last November, leaving a trail of wreckage in its path. Its worst victims? Homeowners

FROM BW.COM'S INNOVATION & DESIGN CHANNEL

FASHION DESIGN
Trucker Hats, Tattoos, and Madonna
Christian Audigier, the force behind the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch fashion lines, knows how to get his designs noticed and worn by superstars

AUTO DESIGN
The Electric Car Lives
Backed by U.S. venture capital, Norwegian company Think is betting its Ox concept vehicle can prove the electric car's time has finally arrived

FROM BW.COM'S INVESTING CHANNEL

INVESTING
Is Wal-Mart Stock Peaking?
After years of disappointing investors, shares of the discount chain have jumped to a four-year high. But are they now too pricey?

INVESTING
Buffett's USG Bet Hits a Wall
The Berkshire CEO doubled down on his stake in the Sheetrock maker in 2006. His gamble has cost him millions

INVESTING
Goldman's Profit Prowess
As Goldman Sachs' latest results demonstrate, a worldwide financial crisis isn't tripping up the Wall Street heavyweight. So how does Goldman do it?

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Grumman and EADS

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A Big Win for Boeing

June 20, 2008

Insider Newsletter

A Big Win for Boeing

The GAO sustains the U.S. p***maker's complaint and calls for a review of the Air Force contract that went to NorthropGrumman and EADS

"You move to the U.S. not because of innovation but because of the 304 million people vs. 7.2 million. Essentially, the fish outgrow the fish bowl. Silicon Valley has the biggest bowl."

Electronic Arts has released the so-called Spore Creature Creator, which allows players to generate infinitely varied 3D critters and interact with them. It's a tantalizing, obscenely fun preview of the company's upcoming God-game.

Matt Vella

The GAO sustains the U.S. p***maker's complaint and calls for a review of the Air Force contract that went to Northrop
Grumman and EADS