Table of Contents:VOL. 158, NO. 2 - July 21, 2008 Fortune Global 500
 The New New World Order Emerging economies are booming, while the developed world slows. By Barney Gimbel
Noble Prize Commodities are hot, but Global 500 newcomer Noble Group is poised to win whether prices rise or fall. by Clay Chandler The Global Mentor Matchup These four rising stars are learning from the leaders. A Fortune portfolio. Photographs by Gregg Segal; Text by Jessica Shambora
Power shift A major shakeup in the world markets is evident in this year's rankings. By Jenny Mero Inside Job The extraordinary story of two Dow Chemical officials who plotted an LBO of their company - and forgot to tell the CEO or the board. by Roger Parloff Brainstorm
Tesla's wild ride Building the world's first electric supercar was never going to be easy - even without the hubris, infighting, and mismanagement that nearly sent Tesla spinning off the road. By Michael V. Copeland
Air traffic cop How a startup near Seattle may make flying more pleasant for airlines and passengers. By Michael V. Copeland The solar rush In the Southwest, demand for sites for solar power projects is sparking a land grab. By Todd Woody
Head counter John Koza has an ingenious plan to put the Electoral College out of business. By Andrew Ferguson The man who lost $6 billion Brian Hunter brought down Amaranth with disastrous trades on gas. But is he really such a bad guy? By Bethany McClean First
Fish tale In the world of aquariums, the biggest fish these days are in downtown Atlanta and Chicago. By Ryan Derousseau
Where's Alwaleed? Postcards from the Saudi prince's 2008 world tour: He's looking for that next great investment idea. By Barney Gimbel Game changers Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: leadership. A Fortune Q&A.
The Three-Minute Manager My employees are burned out. How can I create a better environment? By Jia Lynn Yang Marketing When Nelson Peltz wrests control of companies like Tiffany and Heinz, he changes the sales pitch as well as the sales. By Suzanne Kapner |
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