Monthly Archives: August 2011

Innovative Financing

Can private equity companies succeed by pursuing the social good? One company is blazing the trail, investing in an Indian hospital chain to serve those earning $2 a day.

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Growth in South Africa? Go North…

Why South Africa needs its sub-Saharan neighbors as much as they need it.

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Good Night, Irene: Good Morning, Insurance Claims

Although Hurricane Irene was not as devastating as feared, its impact is still not over, as evidenced by continuing water surges, power outages and transportation delays — not to mention the upcoming flood of insurance claims.

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The Company One Keeps…

Abercrombie & Fitch wins an image boost by keeping its distance from “The Jersey Shore.”

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Apple Without Steve Jobs: How the New CEO Can ‘Think Different’

With the resignation of Steve Jobs, newly minted Apple CEO Tim Cook has big shoes to fill. To sustain the confidence of investors, employees and the tech community, Wharton experts say Cook needs to find a leadership style that fits him while keeping Apple’s business strategy on a steady path.

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Are Takeovers Taking Over Indian Pharma?

Pharmaceutical multinationals see India as a prime growth market. But there are fears that takeovers might negatively affect the price of drugs and the thrust of treatment research in India.

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Shaping Up Is Hard to Do

Curves International, the fast-growing fitness chain aimed at women, has hit a few speed bumps lately. What are its problems, and can they be fixed?

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More on the Dreaded Double Dip

According to one expert, the odds of a renewed recession over the next 12 months continue to be about one in three, but a continuing “crisis of confidence” could make matters worse.

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