They're Lovin' It? - July 8, 2013 Issue

July 8, 2013 Issue

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Why the McWrap Is So Important to McDonald's

By Susan Berfield

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

Britain's Nigel Farage and the Age of the Political Idiot

By Aditya Chakrabortty

Britain's Nigel Farage and the Age of the Political Idiot

Bloomberg View: Egypt Doesn't Need a Second Revolution

Bloomberg View: Egypt Doesn't Need a Second Revolution

Bloomberg View: Crocodile Tears Over Surveillance

Bloomberg View: Crocodile Tears Over Surveillance

News - Global Economics

News - Global Economics

U.S. Cattle Ranchers Endure More Drought, Rising Feed Prices

By Peter S. Green

U.S. Cattle Ranchers Endure More Drought, Rising Feed Prices

Brazilians Foil a Bus Fare Hike, but Commuting's Still Costly

By Joshua Goodman

Brazilians Foil a Bus Fare Hike, but Commuting's Still Costly

Portugal's Civil Servants Keep Their Jobs as Economy Struggles

By Henrique Almeida and Rodney Jefferson

Portugal's Civil Servants Keep Their Jobs as Economy Struggles

Iran's President-Elect Rohani Talks Economic Reform

By Ladane Nasseri

Iran's President-Elect Rohani Talks Economic Reform

Correlations: Where Renewable Energy Cuts Emissions the Most

By Evan Applegate

News - Companies & Industries

News - Companies & Industries

CDs Rule Japan's Music Market, Thanks to Girl Groups and Add-Ons

By Mariko Yasu

CDs Rule Japan's Music Market, Thanks to Girl Groups and Add-Ons

Crocs Wants You to Forget About Its Clogs

By Matt Townsend

Crocs Wants You to Forget About Its Clogs

An Entry-Level Maserati to Woo Drivers Bored With BMW

By Tommaso Ebhardt

An Entry-Level Maserati to Woo Drivers Bored With BMW

Sweden's Snus Tobacco Invades, but Americans Prefer Snuff

By Chris Burritt and Katarina Gustafsson

Sweden's Snus Tobacco Invades, but Americans Prefer Snuff

Company News: Disney, Dell, Apple, Zynga, Google, Citigroup, Fannie Mae, Samsung

By Kyle Stock

News - Politics & Policy

News - Politics & Policy

The Biggest Trade Deal Ever: U.S., Europe Head Into Negotiations

By Brian Wingfield

The Biggest Trade Deal Ever: U.S., Europe Head Into Negotiations

Anthony Weiner Runs for Mayor of New York, and Away From His Past

By Henry Goldman and Esmé E. Deprez

Anthony Weiner Runs for Mayor of New York, and Away From His Past

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Shortfall Shuts Millions Out of Health Care

By Alex Wayne and David Mildenberg

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Shortfall Shuts Millions Out of Health Care

France's Restaurants Face Regulation Over 'House-Made' Food

By Gregory Viscusi

France's Restaurants Face Regulation Over 'House-Made' Food

News - Technology

News - Technology

Can Open Game Development Save Nintendo?

By Naoko Fujimura

Can Open Game Development Save Nintendo?

Security-Enhanced Android: NSA Edition

By Mark Milian

Security-Enhanced Android: NSA Edition

Verizon Plays Catch-Up With AT&T in Wireless Network Speed

By Scott Moritz

Verizon Plays Catch-Up With AT&T in Wireless Network Speed

Charlie Rose Talks to MLB Advanced Media CEO Bob Bowman

By Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose Talks to MLB Advanced Media CEO Bob Bowman

Chasing Growth, Fab.com Sheds Executives and Misses Targets

By Sarah Frier

Chasing Growth, Fab.com Sheds Executives and Misses Targets

Innovation: Gigwalk Finds the Best Temps via Algorithm

By Caroline Winter

Innovation: Gigwalk Finds the Best Temps via Algorithm

News - Markets & Finance

News - Markets & Finance

Fed Spreads Confusion With Efforts to 'Clarify' Bernanke's Remarks

By Nick Summers

Fed Spreads Confusion With Efforts to 'Clarify' Bernanke's Remarks

A Swiss Chalet Construction Ban Lifts Property Values

By Corinne Gretler

A Swiss Chalet Construction Ban Lifts Property Values

SunAmerica Dividend Fund Beats the Market With Buy and Hold

By Charles Stein

SunAmerica Dividend Fund Beats the Market With Buy and Hold

The IRS Challenges a Hedge Fund Tax Trick

By Zachary R. Mider and Jesse Drucker

The IRS Challenges a Hedge Fund Tax Trick

M&A News: Kohlberg, Steinway, Onyx Pharma, Amgen, Mitsubishi UFJ, Bank of Ayudhya, Rosneft, Itera

By Evan Applegate

M&A News: Kohlberg, Steinway, Onyx Pharma, Amgen, Mitsubishi UFJ, Bank of Ayudhya, Rosneft, Itera

Features

Features

Why the McWrap Is So Important to McDonald's

By Susan Berfield

Why the McWrap Is So Important to McDonald's

West, Texas: The Town That Blew Up

By Drake Bennett

West, Texas: The Town That Blew Up

For Paula Deen, Management Mess Leads to Career Meltdown

By Ann Woolner and Felix Gillette

For Paula Deen, Management Mess Leads to Career Meltdown

Etc.

Etc.

Gelato Taste Test, From Ciao Bella to Talenti

By Venessa Wong

Gelato Taste Test, From Ciao Bella to Talenti

Review: Bravo's 'Princesses Long Island' Aim to Marry Up

By Emma Rosenblum

Review: Bravo's 'Princesses Long Island' Aim to Marry Up

What I Wear to Work: Neiman's Robert Johnson

By Arianne Cohen

What I Wear to Work: Neiman's Robert Johnson

Six Go-Getters on Their Morning Routines

By Arianne Cohen

Six Go-Getters on Their Morning Routines

The $51 Billion Wedding Industry Toasts a Post-DOMA Bump

By Jessica Grose

The $51 Billion Wedding Industry Toasts a Post-DOMA Bump

Um, It's a Rental

Summer Scarves: Stylish Protection From the Office Air Conditioning

By Aja Mangum

Summer Scarves: Stylish Protection From the Office Air Conditioning

Strauss Zelnick: How Did I Get Here?

Strauss Zelnick: How Did I Get Here?