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Microsoft Diary: His Own Worst Enemy
In round two of our coverage of U.S. v. Microsoft, software's heavyweight takes it on the chin.

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Small Caps Take Off
For years smaller stocks miserably underperformed their big brothers. Now they're booming, and there's reason to think they'll keep it up.
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Munis Make Funds Less Taxing
Two wallflowers at the long-running bull market bash are suddenly: balanced mutual funds and municipal bonds.
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High Noon: U.S. v. Microsoft
Both sides came out with lawyers blazing as federal trustbusters gunned for the Bill Gates gang. Behind the scenes at the Microsoft trial.

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China: How Hong Kong Stays One Step Ahead
View Ambassador Mickey Kantor's video remarks (requires RealPlayer) taped at the opening of the Fortune CEO Roundtable in Hong Kong, Oct. 29.
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The Second Coming of Apple
Through a magical fusion of man--Steve Jobs--and company, Apple is becoming itself again: the little anticompany that could.
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Stocks the Large-Cap Managers Love
Three sectors that can boost your portfolio in this turbulent market. Plus up-to-the-minute details on stock the big funds are buying.

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Alsop on Infotech: Thank God AOL Is Not Like FORTUNE Magazine
Most old-media companies are a long way from the smooth expertise of America Online.

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The Best Defensive Funds in a Down Market
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America's Fastest-Growing Companies
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Road Warrior: Rooms at the Top
You want a resort that caters to your needs--and your fantasies. Here's one that does the job with consummate style.

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The Dreyfuss Report: Digital Secretary, With Attitude
Portico is a service that allows you to get your voice mail, E-mail, appointments, and address book from any telephone. Just be nice when you ask it for a favor.

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