The 2013 Investing Issue - December 24, 2012 Issue

December 24, 2012 Issue

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

America Must Act Like the Global Leader It Is

By Clive Crook

America Must Act Like the Global Leader It Is

Bloomberg View: Two Policies to Keep From the Fiscal Cliff

Bloomberg View: Two Policies to Keep From the Fiscal Cliff

Bloomberg View: From UBS, the Lessons of 'Captain Caos'

Bloomberg View: From UBS, the Lessons of 'Captain Caos'

News - Global Economics

News - Global Economics

Europe Could Benefit From Less, Not More, Commonality

By Peter Coy

Europe Could Benefit From Less, Not More, Commonality

The Silk Railroad of China-Europe Trade

By Dexter Roberts and Henry Meyer and Dorothee Tschampa

The Silk Railroad of China-Europe Trade

Iraq's Oil Surge Could Threaten the Saudis

By Grant Smith and Mark Shenk

Iraq's Oil Surge Could Threaten the Saudis

In Brazil's Favelas, a Middle Class Arises

By David Biller and Katerina Petroff

2013 Forecasts From Around the World

2013 Forecasts From Around the World

Charlie Rose Talks to Kenneth Rogoff

By Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose Talks to Kenneth Rogoff

News - Companies & Industries

News - Companies & Industries

A Pay Gap for Female MBAs Has Reemerged

By Alison Damast

A Pay Gap for Female MBAs Has Reemerged

Price Cuts Hit Kiehl's Luxury Image in Europe

By Andrew Roberts

In Japan, Diesel Cars Get a Second Chance

By Ma Jie and Yuki Hagiwara

In Japan, Diesel Cars Get a Second Chance

Amazon Eyes the Kids' Tablet Market

By Keenan Mayo

Amazon Eyes the Kids' Tablet Market

Company News: UBS, Southwest, General Motors

By Karen Weise

News - Politics & Policy

News - Politics & Policy

After Newtown, Gun Control Steps We Can Take

By Paul M. Barrett

After Newtown, Gun Control Steps We Can Take

Suing the Senate to Kill the Filibuster

By Brendan Greeley

Suing the Senate to Kill the Filibuster

Calculating a College Degree's True Value

By Elizabeth Dwoskin

Calculating a College Degree's True Value

Keystone XL Pipeline Protesters Stuck in Texas Jail

By David Mildenberg

Keystone XL Pipeline Protesters Stuck in Texas Jail

News - Technology

News - Technology

Data Analysis Helps H.Bloom Improve Flower Delivery

By Sarah Frier

Data Analysis Helps H.Bloom Improve Flower Delivery

Complete Genomics: Chinese Bid Sparks a Security Fight

By Ryan Flinn and Ashlee Vance

Complete Genomics: Chinese Bid Sparks a Security Fight

Pandora Is Boxed In by High Royalty Fees

By Andy Fixmer

Pandora Is Boxed In by High Royalty Fees

How the Bar Code Took Over the World

By Drake Bennett and Jim Aley

How the Bar Code Took Over the World

The Ray Kurzweil Show, Now at the Googleplex

By Ashlee Vance

The Ray Kurzweil Show, Now at the Googleplex

Josh Mendelsohn, Tech Startups' Washington Lobbyist

By Mark Milian

Josh Mendelsohn, Tech Startups' Washington Lobbyist

News - Markets & Finance

News - Markets & Finance

Taking Bets on the Las Vegas Housing Revival

By Dan Levy

Taking Bets on the Las Vegas Housing Revival

Big Banks Rediscover Money Management

By Sree Vidya Bhaktavatsalam

Big Banks Rediscover Money Management

China's Least-Favorite Short Seller Targets Singapore

By Nikolaj Gammeltoft and Klaus Wille

China's Least-Favorite Short Seller Targets Singapore

UnionPay: Visa and MasterCard's Tough Chinese Rival

By Zijing Wu

UnionPay: Visa and MasterCard's Tough Chinese Rival

The Year in M&A Deals

By Evan Applegate and Zachary R. Mider

The Year in M&A Deals

Investing 2013

Investing 2013

What Should I Do With My Money?

What Should I Do With My Money?

The Financial Planning Flowchart

By Nick Summers and Karen Weise

The Financial Planning Flowchart

Interest Rates Near Zero Put Savers in a Bind

By Peter Coy

Interest Rates Near Zero Put Savers in a Bind

Financial Planners: Online vs. Brick-and-Mortar

By Sam Grobart

Financial Planners: Online vs. Brick-and-Mortar

A Wealth Manager's Day in the Life

By Nick Summers

A Wealth Manager's Day in the Life

Fidelity Investments' Abby Johnson, the Invisible Heir

By Suzanna Andrews

Fidelity Investments' Abby Johnson, the Invisible Heir

How Your Buy Order Gets Filled

By Matthew Philips and Cynthia Hoffman

How Your Buy Order Gets Filled

The Hedge Fund Hunger Games

By Nick Summers

The Hedge Fund Hunger Games

How to Play 2013

By Roben Farzad

How to Play 2013

The Jim Cramer of China

By Lauren Hilgers

The Jim Cramer of China

Ryan Morris, 28-Year-Old Activist Investor

By Karen Weise

Ryan Morris, 28-Year-Old Activist Investor

Jim Rogers on China: Keep the Faith

By Bruce Einhorn

Jim Rogers on China: Keep the Faith

The Iowa Farmland Grab

By Alan Bjerga

The Iowa Farmland Grab

The Case Against Apple

By Roben Farzad

The Case Against Apple

The Best and Worst Investments of 2012

By Ben Steverman

The Best and Worst Investments of 2012

A Gold Hoarder's Legacy

By Devin Leonard

A Gold Hoarder's Legacy