Newsweek Business Headlines

Dubai: The Lehman Brothers of the Persian Gulf

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:52:16 GMT

Dubai assumes it's too big to fail. We'll see about that.

Ferguson: How Economic Weakness Endangers the U.S.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:13:34 GMT

We won the cold war and weathered 9/11. But now economic weakness is endangering our global power.

'Tis the Season for Pop-Up Shops

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:13:05 GMT

Japanese tourists and Londoners crowd outside the Louis Vuitton pop-up shop at Selfridges, jostling to get in. They don't have much time; the space inside the British department store opened in November and will close in January. Offering merchandise like key rings, dog accessories, and handbags, the shop serves not only as a backup for the brand's always-packed permanent space in Selfridges, but also as a lure for new customers who might not normally venture into Louis Vuitton. Earlier this year Jimmy Choo and Edun operated temporary shops in the store, and two weeks ago London jewelry designer Anna Lou opened her market-stall-inspired shop. "Pop-up retail is a different take on the whole limited-edition concept," says Linda Hewson, head of creative for Selfridges. "It causes a stir, then disappears, and people are really fascinated by that."

Shopping: Cyber Monday to Outdo Black Friday

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:06:24 GMT

Black Friday is old news. This year, the real retail boom will arrive on Cyber Monday.

Small Biz Makeover: Guayaki Tea's Big Challenge

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:44:33 GMT

Taking on Coke is no easy task. But the founders of a relatively small tea company think they've got a formula for success. All they need is a little help.

Health 'Reform' That Burdens Our Young

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:13 GMT

The House health 'reform' bill would extract more subsidies from the young.

College Students Hit by High-Interest Loans

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:44 GMT

College degrees are supposed to last a lifetime, but should tuition loan payments? How some schools got away with charging interest rates of up to 18 percent.

Developing A Taste For China’s New Economy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:24 GMT

What a meal of beef stomach and duck throats taught me about the new China.

Economy: China’s New Materialism

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:59 GMT

Chinese are just like New Yorkers. They can't stop talking about real estate.

China's Consumers Are Starting to Spend - Gross

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:09 GMT

Made in China—and sold there, too.

U.S.-China Relationship Is Good for the World

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:28 GMT

Why the U.S.-China relationship is not only the fulcrum of the world economy, but a good thing after all.

Small Business: Why Is Mary Kay Thriving in China?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:32 GMT

Why the American brand Mary Kay is thriving in China.

Why We Need the Humanities

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:36:27 GMT

The idea that we must choose between science and humanities is false.

Zakaria: Can America Still Innovate?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:34:08 GMT

Innovation is as American as baseball and apple pie. But some traditions can't be trademarked.

Soldiers of Fortune

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:29:53 GMT

How the Israeli Army became the most prolific innovation engine on earth.

Hedge-Fund Manager John Paulson's Greatest Trade Ever

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:49:26 GMT

How hedge fund manager John Paulson bet against the real estate bubble and made $15 billion in a single year.

The Mighty, Messy Power of Europe

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:26:35 GMT

How the financial crisis could leave Europe even stronger than America.

The Tragic Decline of the House of Versace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:01 GMT

How the House of Versace went from rags to riches—and back again.

Financial Reform and Obama

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:45:39 GMT

Finance is much the same as ever.

Credit Cards: Are Consumers Being Overcharged?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:57 GMT

Consumers have increasingly been charged higher interest rates and pricey fees, and hit with one-sided account modifications. Will new legislation really put an end to all that?