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Why Robert Dudley's BP Could Be Even Riskier
The embattled oil giant's first American CEO embraces a high-risk survival plan

Inflation: The Great New Divide
Capital from the low-growth West fuels price increases in Asia

Job Crisis: Machines Over Manpower
Hiring has been elusive in this recovery. One possible reason: companies are finding it's cheaper to buy new machinery than to add new people

Where China Hides Its Debt
Cities can't borrow much. Specially designed companies can

Nancy Pelosi's Business Brain Trust
She gets advice and money from West Coast executives

No Lobbying Help for the Little Guys
Trade groups are silent on a $30 billion fund to spur lending

Behind Disney's Digital Shopping Spree
The purchase of game maker Playdom may help Disney's brands with the Facebook generation

The Combustion Engine Gets Downsized
EcoMotors promises 50 percent better mileage at a low cost

Amazon Bets the Kindle Will Grow
The best-selling Kindle will be at the center of Amazon's digital media strategy. Says CEO Bezos: "There's going to be a generation 10 and a generation 20"

Bid & Ask
Noteworthy expenditures of the week