THE WEEK Business - Onlinehttp://www.theweek.com/home/sitemapRecent articles from THE WEEKen-us2009 The Week Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. THE WEEK is a registered trademark owned by Felix Dennis. THEWEEK.COM is a trademark owned by Felix Dennis.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:58 -0500Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:58 -0500Video: Jeff Macke goes off on 'Fast Money'http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103207/Video_Jeff_Macke_goes_off_on_Fast_Moneyhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103207/Video_Jeff_Macke_goes_off_on_Fast_MoneyFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Oprah’s exit: Who gets hurt the most?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103162/Oprahs_exit_Who_gets_hurt_the_mosthttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103162/Oprahs_exit_Who_gets_hurt_the_mostWhen Oprah moves her show from network daytime TV to cable, there will be lots of financial pain. Hint: Look out, Windy CityFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500The Gap's 'war' on Christmashttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103154/The_Gaps_war_on_Christmashttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103154/The_Gaps_war_on_ChristmasA Christian group is boycotting Gap Inc. for failing to recognize Christmas in a TV ad. But is the spot really irreverent?Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: First look at the Google Phonehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103140/Video_First_look_at_the_Google_Phonehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103140/Video_First_look_at_the_Google_PhoneThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500The 'Google Phone' gamblehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103119/The_Google_Phone_gamblehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103119/The_Google_Phone_gambleWhy a new Google smartphone might hurt iPhone, Droid — or Google itselfThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Walmart's big Black Friday surprisehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103098/Walmarts_big_Black_Friday_surprisehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103098/Walmarts_big_Black_Friday_surpriseThe world's biggest retailer is reinventing Black Friday — as a month-long shopping eventThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Plan ahead for Black Friday dealshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103043/Video_Plan_ahead_for_Black_Friday_dealshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103043/Video_Plan_ahead_for_Black_Friday_dealsWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Walmart tones down Black Fridayhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103042/Video_Walmart_tones_down_Black_Fridayhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103042/Video_Walmart_tones_down_Black_FridayWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Is Goldman Sachs reversing its course?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/103007/Video_Is_Goldman_Sachs_reversing_its_coursehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103007/Video_Is_Goldman_Sachs_reversing_its_courseWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Johnny Depp's enduring sex appeal, Costco's war with Cokehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103004/Johnny_Depps_enduring_sex_appeal_Costcos_war_with_Cokehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/103004/Johnny_Depps_enduring_sex_appeal_Costcos_war_with_CokeGood day for aging gracefully, Bad day for cheap CokeWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Goldman Sachs' charm offensivehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102990/Goldman_Sachs_charm_offensivehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102990/Goldman_Sachs_charm_offensiveGoldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein apologizes for hurting the economy and offers a $500 million olive branch. Can we forgive him now?Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Russian cannibal kabobs, Mexicans sending pesos northhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102966/Russian_cannibal_kabobs_Mexicans_sending_pesos_northhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102966/Russian_cannibal_kabobs_Mexicans_sending_pesos_northGood day for ordering the falafel; Bad day for the land of opportunityTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500iPhone or advertising torture device?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102951/iPhone_or_advertising_torture_devicehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102951/iPhone_or_advertising_torture_deviceApple is raising fears — and, some say, ruining its brand — with a controversial new "enforcement routine" patentMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Obama announces job summithttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102949/Video_Obama_announces_job_summithttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102949/Video_Obama_announces_job_summitMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500The right way to create jobs?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102948/The_right_way_to_create_jobshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102948/The_right_way_to_create_jobsWhat the government can do to keep unemployment from rising even as the economy starts growing againMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: A 'moratorium' on home foreclosureshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102930/Video_A_moratorium_on_home_foreclosureshttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102930/Video_A_moratorium_on_home_foreclosuresMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Why is gold skyrocketing?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102909/Why_is_gold_skyrocketinghttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102909/Why_is_gold_skyrocketingThe price of this classic "safe" investment is setting records — even after the worst global financial dangers have pastFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Google’s next victim: AT&T?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102874/Googles_next_victim_AT038Thttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102874/Googles_next_victim_AT038TThe search giant has taken on Microsoft and book publishers—with Gizmo5, telecoms could be next.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Are bankers paid too much?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102829/Are_bankers_paid_too_muchhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102829/Are_bankers_paid_too_muchA roundup of opinions on Wall Street executive payThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500The last word: Growing up bin Ladenhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102812/The_last_word_Growing_up_bin_Ladenhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102812/The_last_word_Growing_up_bin_LadenIn a new book, Osama bin Laden’s fourth son, Omar, describes a father who always put jihad above family.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Time to invest in gold?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102793/Video_Time_to_invest_in_goldhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102793/Video_Time_to_invest_in_goldThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Will Lou Dobbs’ exit save CNN?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102745/Will_Lou_Dobbs_exit_save_CNNhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102745/Will_Lou_Dobbs_exit_save_CNNThe opinionated Dobbs left CNN abruptly. Will his absence help CNN attract viewers craving neutrality?Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Rupert Murdoch’s war on Googlehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102708/Rupert_Murdochs_war_on_Googlehttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102708/Rupert_Murdochs_war_on_GoogleWill Murdoch really block Google from linking to The Wall Street Journal — or is he just telling strategic lies?Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Is Goldman Sachs doing 'God's work'?http://www.theweek.com/article/index/102668/Video_Is_Goldman_Sachs_doing_Gods_workhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102668/Video_Is_Goldman_Sachs_doing_Gods_workTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Video: Verizon's 'Misfit Toys' commercialhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102651/Video_Verizons_Misfit_Toys_commercialhttp://www.theweek.com/article/index/102651/Video_Verizons_Misfit_Toys_commercialMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500