Business

THE WEEK’S WINNERS AND LOSERS

Winners

HARRY MARKOPOLOS

After attempting to blow the whistle on Bernie Madoff in the 90’s, he takes a victory lap by testifying before a friendly House panel.

DUFF McKAGAN

Guns N’ Roses bassist inks deal to become national financial columnist for Playboy.

MIKE DUKE

Brand new Wal-Mart CEO sees January sales up a surprising 2%.

Losers

BOB ECKERT

Mattel CEO surprises Wall Street with profit slide of 46%.

RICHARD KOVACEVICH

Wells Fargo chairman burned after word leaks that company planned Las Vegas junket.

RANDALL LANE

President of Doubledown Media bites the bullet and closes up shop.