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    J.C. Penney ousted its embattled CEO Ron Johnson and replaced him with someone investors are all too familiar with: former JCP CEO Myron Ullman.

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  • Christie's CEO talks move to China

    Christie's CEO talks move to China

    Steven Murphy on the art house's latest location, the Internet's impact on fine art auctions and his favorite pieces.

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  • Could a fast food strike work?

    Could a fast food strike work?

    Fast food restaurant workers in New York City walked out last week, but it's unclear what effect the protests could have in the long-term.

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  • Why pizza, tacos and Pop-Tarts have gone 'crazy'

    Why pizza, tacos and Pop-Tarts have gone 'crazy'

    Food companies are launching campaigns for products they call crazy. Instead of grossing out consumers, it's creating a nation of 'loco-vores.'

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  • BP: Negligent, but not grossly?

    BP: Negligent, but not grossly?

    BP today defends its practices in the civil trial against the parties involved with the 2010 Gulf oil spill. It must show it is safer, without ever having behaved dangerously.

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  • What the HP board should do next

    What the HP board should do next

    Ray Lane has stepped down as HP's chairman, but he needs to leave the board entirely. And interim chairman Ralph Whitworth needs to rework the board's composition.

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  • Mark Zuckerberg: Why we don't want to build a phone

    Mark Zuckerberg: Why we don't want to build a phone

    In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview, the Facebook chief talks to Fortune about Apple, China, and what his personal challenge is for the year.

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  • Baskin-Robbins vs. Dairy Queen: A delicious cold war in China

    Baskin-Robbins vs. Dairy Queen: A delicious cold war in China

    Baskin-Robbins has made China the centerpiece of its push into emerging markets. But it has struggled in the region as competitors like Dairy Queen have thrived.

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  • What to ask in an informational interview

    What to ask in an informational interview

    One-on-one meetings with industry insiders are a great way to get insights that can help you land a job. Just one question is off-limits.

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  • History's 10 worst auto chiefs

    History's 10 worst auto chiefs

    A bad leader will inflict serious damage on any company. But for automakers, the results are often catastrophic.

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100 Best Companies to Work For

In its 16th year, Fortune's ranking of the best workplaces in corporate America welcomes five list debutantes.   More

11 top perks from Best Companies

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