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The article focuses on the advertising on the interview video website YouTube, owned by parent company Alphabet. Topics include the history of YouTube, the advertising revenue from American advertisers such as Disney, Apple, and Hulu, and the decline in advertising on television.

An interview is presented with Hans Vestberg, chief executive officer (CEO) of wireless technology company Verizon. Topics include his previous role at Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson and the cellular network technology known as 5G.

The article lists the 100 best companies to work for as of 2021, including Cisco, Salesforce, and Hilton, noting how they handled the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease COVID-19. Companies highlighted include retail company Target, real estate listing company Zillow, Hotel company Kimpton, and grocery chain Wegmans.

The article profiles Alicia Boler Davis, vice president of global customer fulfillment at electronic (e-)commerce company Amazon. Topics include how she has managed Amazon's retail operations through the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease COVID-19, her role as an advisor to Amazon chief executive officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos, and her previous roles at automobile company General Motors (GM).

An interview is presented with Carol Tomé, former chief financial officer (CFO) of home improvement retail chain Home Depot and current chief executive officer (CEO) of the United Parcel Service (UPS). Topics include how UPS has been impacted by the pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the delivery competition from online retail company Amazon, and how she navigated Home Depot through the 2008 recession.

An interview is presented with Lisa Su, the chief executive officer (CEO) or chipmaker company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Topics include the company's role in artificial intelligence (A.I.) and virtual gaming, their work on building supercomputers, and how they have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The article presents information on what goes into making the "Fortune" 100 Best Companies to Work For list. It mentions the use of nontraditional hiring resources, mental health benefits and programs, and the opportunities to learn new skills as part of career development.

The article presents a profile of United Parcel Service (UPS) and its chief executive officer David Abney. It mentions the new automated terminal in Atlanta, Georgia, for sorting and routing of packages, the impact of electronic commerce on package deliveries, and future plans for UPS deliveries using drone aircraft.

The article presents brief profiles of the the fifty most powerful female corporate executives. Profiles include Marilyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of aerospace company Lockheed Martin, Mary Barra, chairman and chief executive officer of automobile manufacturer General Motors, and Abigail Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Fidelity Investments.

The article lists 52 companies that are using business to meet society's unment needs, dealing with topics including the wireless technology company Qualcomm, the credit card company Mastercard and the drugstore Walgreens.

The article profiles 40 individuals under the age of 40 identified by the periodical as influencing business in 2019. Noted individuals include Peng Zhao, chief executive officer of Citadel Securities, Keller Rinaudo, cofounder of medical technology firm Zipline, and Ankiti Bose, cofounder of fashion online marketplace Zilingo.

The article discusses defense contractor Leidos and their construction of a warship named ship Sea Hunter, which uses artificial intelligence in place of a crew. The ship has been contracted by the U.S. Navy. Ranked 311 on the Fortune 500, the company earned 10.2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2018. Ethics and the financial cost of the ship to the U.S. government are not discussed.

The article presents the periodical's annual list of the 100 best companies for employees in 2019. Information is include on the methodology used by the periodical to evaluate companies and survey employee satisfaction. Companies profiled include Hilton hotels, Wegmans Food Market, and medical devices company Stryker.

The article offers business predictions for 2019. Topics include possible threats to the social media firm Facebook Inc. in relation to U.S. politics, the outcome of the British exit from the European Union (EU) known as Brexit, and the positive impact of the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA, known as Obamacare) on health insurance firms. The notion of Opportunity Zone investing is addressed.

The article presents forecasts for the year 2020. It mentions the possibility of a mild recession, how banks will improve their profits, and possible vice-presidential selections for the leading candidates in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

The article presents a list of allegedly socially responsible business enterprises including the pharmaceutical concern Merck, internet service provider Reliance J10, and Bank of America.

The article presents a list of the 40 most influential people in business under the age of 40. The list includes Kevin Systrom, cofounder and chief executive officer of Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Facebook, and Logan Green and John Zimmer, cofounders and executives of Lyft.

The article reports on the wireless communication carrier T-Mobile USA. It mentions the chief executive officer John Legere, his management and expansion efforts of the company, and the failed merger with Sprint Corp.

The article briefly profiles various items that are predicted to become popular in 2018 according to the journal "Fortune." Topics discussed include the Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim, the ride-sharing startup company Lyft, and fanny packs.

The article offers a list of firms that are working to solve social problems. Firms profiled include the investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co., the pharmaceutical firm Novartis AG, and the automaker Toyota Motor Corp. Also noted are the apparel firm Levi Strauss & Co., the internet company Tencent Holdings Ltd., and the consumer goods firm Unilever Group.

An interview is presented with comedian Kevin Hart. When asked about his work ethic, he talks about becoming a mogul. When asked about his followings on online social media, he mentions his public appeal. Other topics include the online television network Laugh Out Loud, his identity as a businessman and performer, and retirement.

The article discusses the successful launch, marketing, and brand development of the startup online mattress company Casper, led by chief executive officer Philip Krim. Emphasis is given to topics such as direct-to-consumer selling of memory foam mattresses, the expansion of sleep products into a lifestyle brand, and market share in the mattress industry.

The article presents photographs and brief profiles of 40 business and political leaders chosen by the journal including French President Emmanuel Macron, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and BlackRock executive Geraldine Buckingham.

The article profiles the microchip firm Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and firm chief executive officer (CEO) Lisa Su. Topics include the development of the Ryzen microchip line by AMD, competition between AMD and the firms Intel Corp. and Nvidia Corp., and Su's previous work at the technology firm International Business Machines Corp.

The article presents the journal's profiles of the world's 50 greatest leaders as of April 2017 including Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, Alibaba Group executive chairman Jack Ma, and head of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis. It also profiles film director Ava Duvernay, Amazon founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos, and U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster.

The article profiles the communications company AT&T, which is based out of Dallas,Texas. Particular focus is given to how the company was named number 93 on the list of Best Companies to Work for by the periodical "Fortune." Additional topics discussed include the number of job openings at the company, the data scientist Nathaniel Meyer, and AT&T's chief technology officer John Donovan.

In the light of the growing suspicion amongst investors about the goings on in Wall Street, the state of the mutual fund industry in Boston, Massachusetts is examined. Mutual fund companies in Boston are finding times getting more difficult as the stock market drifts and investors become unwilling to throw good money after bad.

The article discusses the 2017 elections of Leo Varadkhar to be Prime Minister of Ireland and Emmanuel Macron to be President of France with a focus on their youth. Emphasis is given to topics such as Varadkhar's openly gay identity, their emphasis on international cooperation, and the unity of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article discusses the history of smartphones. Topics include the sales of the iPhone smartphone from the firm Apple Inc., the growth of mobile applications (apps), and the marketing of Android smartphones by the firm Google Inc. Charts are presented that show numbers of iPhones sold, the rising prices of iPhones, and the relative market share of Android phones and iPhones.

The article focuses on Mike Sievert, chief executive officer (CEO) of wireless phone carrier company T-Mobile. Topics include his takeover from previous CEO John Legere in April 2020, his plans for the company's 5G technology, and the competition between T-Mobile and other wireless companies Verizon and AT&T.

The article profiles chip-making companies that are predicted to do well in the stock market during 2021, including Nvidia and ASML Holding.

The article profiles health and medicine companies that are predicted to do well in the stock market during 2021, including Veeva Systems, DexCom, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

The article offers information on the periodical's "Future 50 Index," which lists companies predicted to perform well for their investors during 2021. The authors discuss the advantages of corporate vitality, explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the stock market, and note that more than 50% of the companies listed this year are in the technology sector.

The article examines a number of low profile start-up businesses that are having a significant impact on the alternative energy industry in the United States. A number of businesses are profiled including Southwest Windpower, SolarCity and Solyndra. Also examined is federal government economic assistance to new business specializing in clean energy.

This article discusses how the primary care doctor could help to reduce U.S. healthcare costs by playing the central role in patient care and in uniting a fragmented medical system. The primary care doctor would provide most of the patient's care, but would also coordinate visits and care with specialists. Studies have shown that such a system could reduce healthcare costs by 5.6 percent. This system is different from a managed-care system because it focuses on the patient rather than the insurer. INSET: REFORM AND JOBS.

This article discusses the forecasted increase in infrastructure investment in the U.S. Stock in companies such as the construction management firm Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. and the construction company Fluor has increased in value in anticipation of government investment in infrastructure. Investors are encouraged to examine the role of debt in corporate financing and the volume of existing projects under management when considering investment options. INSET: IT'S NOT JUST YOU.

The article looks at the Fair Isaac Corp.'s credit score (FICO). FICO was developed by engineer Bill Fair and mathematician Earl Isaac for banks and department stores to find the credit worthiness of their customers. It has also been used to determine interest rates paid on credit cards and it has been manipulated to enable borrowers to boost their scores. Since the subprime mortgage crises FICO is being blamed and it is being overhauled for 2008.

This article reports on a downward turn in the stock market since late July 2007 and discusses how the liquidity issues of American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. may signal falloffs beyond the subprime mortgage industry into the broader equity market. The weakened investment and equity in hedge funds, bonds used in leveraged buyouts, and other profit drivers for lenders is contrasted with larger firms holding onto strong credit ratings.

The article presents the winners of the 2007 Standard & Poor's/ BusinessWeek Excellence in Fund Management Awards. The winners include John Keeley Jr, manager of the Keeley Small Cap Value Fund, Alexander Motola, manager of the Thornburg Core Growth Fund, and Gerald Van Horn, co-manager of the Stratton Small-Cap Value Fund. INSET: Googling for Green Investors.

An introduction is presented to a list of the most powerful women in business according to the periodical "Fortune."

The article discusses the use of thermal-imaging cameras in assessing individuals for fevers and combating pandemics such as COVID-19, and analyzes whether such devices accurately indicate whether COVID-19 is present. The article discusses thermal-imaging camera manufacturer FLIR Systems, the use of such technology in airports and railroad stations, and various aspects of COVID-19.

The article reports on the use of artificial intelligence to identify and predict the spread of contagious diseases. It mentions the identification of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak by BlueDot, the advantages of earlier identification for public health officials, and the kinds of data used by computer algorithms to make such identification.

The article reports on the current status and future growth of 5G networks. It mentions the availability of 5G services from wireless carriers including AT&T and Verizon, the need to construct new cellular sites to transmit at 5G speeds, and the issue of 5G-compatible phones which are currently very expensive.

The article discusses the impact of individual transferable quotas on the fishing industry in the United States. The quotas allow people who hold them to catch the amount of fish their quotas add up to, sell the quotas to others, bequeath them to heirs, or let them languish, in addition to preventing people without them from fishing. INSETS: Where the Fish Are--And Aren't;Six Miles Out, Controversy in a Cage;How Mr. Cod Sees It.

Reports on technology being used by record companies to make compact disks impossible to copy. Zomba Records and their use of technology that does not allow the disk to be played on a computer; Other types of technology that prevent music from being shared via the Internet; How some record companies may begin delivering music via MP3 or another digital music format.