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Physician, Reveal Thyself A report that 72% of journal articles on heart stents in 2006 failed to note who funded the research draws sharp criticism of disclosure practices A Peek at the BlackBerry Bold Stephen Wildstrom tries Research in Motion's new smartphone, which could solidify RIM's dominance in the corporate market AIG Split or More Strife? BW?s Diane Brady asks if reports of a possible divorce from a profitable AIG unit are another way to put heat on its chief Double-Your-Money Stocks How do you spot shares with the potential to rise 100% in price? We asked experts for advice and their favorite stock picks Yahoo: An Even Bigger Bargain Shares have slipped well below Microsoft's buyout price, and that presents a great opportunity for investors Inside the Tata Nano Factory The tale of the creation and design of the world's cheapest car is one of innovation and ingenuity, both inside and outside Ratan Tata's organization More Static for Sirius-XM Deal The FCC is under pressure to force stiffer restrictions on the satellite radio providers but Sirius and XM have very little leeway The Mac in the Gray Flannel Suit More workers infatuated with iPods and iPhones are demanding Macs. Is business ready? Is Apple? Behind China's Anti-Foreigner Fever Behind China's Anti-Foreigner Fever The Real Threat to Google As more consumers browse the Web on their cell phones, the No. 1 search engine must cope with less space to place ads Pimco Takes the Long View In a Q&A, Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian discusses the concept of the secular forum and reveals his sense of the current investment environment Blu-ray Isn't Getting Much Traction Sony won the battle to be the standard for HD-DVD. Can it persuade strapped consumers to buy in? Facebook: Friends with Money The social network taps a fresh source of funds for $100 million to buy more servers to support its growth in users and applications Why Ballmer Bailed on Yahoo According to consultant Jeffrey F. Rayport, there are five reasons Microsoft's chief gave up on his bid for Yahoo, including its cost and its not making sense Microsoft's Southeast Asia Boost Who needs Yahoo? While hobnobbing with officials in Indonesia, outgoing Executive Chairman Bill Gates announces several e-government deals The 2008 European BusinessWeek 50 Companies, such as retailers Inditex and H&M, are using the resiliency honed in famously inhospitable home markets to succeed overseas Indian Banks Worry about Online Security A survey by software maker ReadiMinds finds that nearly one-third of India's banks have been victimized by identity theft scams in the past year BoE Holds Rates on Inflation Fears As food prices rise, the Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged—to the dismay of retailers and industry EU May Tighten Rules on Biofuels The reputation of these alternative fuels has changed from savior to villain and Europe is considering new regulations Jerusalem Bridge Incites Controversy Opponents said the cost was too much for Israel's poorest city, but Santiago Calatrava's suspension bridge is expected to be complete by the end of May RealNetworks to Spin Off Game Division Pending board approval, the Seattle company will establish an independent pure-play gaming business Mom: An Entrepreneur's Secret to Success Of course a mother's impact extends to business. We asked 10 renowned entrepreneurs, from Richard Branson to Bobbi Brown, to get specific How to Build Brand Friendship To create a truly powerful brand, you need to establish a sense of belonging, friendship, and dependability between product and customers Your Customers Are 'Predictably Irrational' The central argument of a new best-seller can help you present your products or services in the most appealing light Today's Tip: When Competitors Copy Your Marketing Today's Tip