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...that the speculative euphoria in Japan is still alive and frothing. After the previous decade of disappointing financial returns in Japan, no one-not the bankers, the investors or even the regulators-has much inclination to believe that Livedoor is anything but an isolated case, or much motivation to launch wider investigations. "A lot of people are betting that this market has a lot left in it," says M&A consultant Lloyd. "No one wants the party...
...Ford Edsel is a famous $400 million flop, its failure blamed on its name, styling and launch timing...
Maturing markets are turning Western magazine publishers in a new media direction--east, to China and India. Rock chronicler Rolling Stone will launch its Chinese edition in February. "Consumer-lifestyle publishing in China is a new phenomenon," says Rolling Stone publisher Steve DeLuca. There's little competition too: "The Chinese government wasn't up to the rock-'n'-roll scene...
Profits may be scarce in Detroit, but it's a bountiful time in design, judging by the new products for the 2007 model-year. Carmakers plan to launch more than 60 vehicles, starting next month, swelling auto malls with all manner of compacts, coupes, wagons, minivans, muscle cars and SUVs. For manufacturers, producing a car that stands out is getting tougher every year. And as Ford and GM are painfully aware, if your metal doesn't shine in the style department--and you can't beat your rivals on performance or reliability--all you can offer is a cut-rate...
Ford designers could use an unshackling. Aside from a few critically acclaimed hits, such as the new Mustang and GT sports car, the fleet is clogged with bland wheels. Car critics pounded Mays for the 2005 launch of the Ford Five Hundred, a middle-market sedan with all the élan of Wonder Bread. Ford's revival of the legendary Thunderbird, in 2001, flopped so badly that production was suspended last year. Geriatric wonders like the Grand Marquis and Town Car still roll out of Mercury and Lincoln plants, headed mainly for corporate fleets. Only Mazda, which Ford controls, appears...