Edward Lampert (AP)
WINNERS
HOWARD SCHULTZ
Starbucks venti named Fortune magazine’s “Man of the Year.”
ANGIE HICKS
Founder of Angie’s List sees IPO get rave reviews from investors.
VIRGINIA ROMETTY
IBM chief, come January, gets strong vote from Warren Buffett with 5.4% purchase of the company.
LOSERS
EDDIE LAMPERT
Hedge-fund billionaire continues his Sears sucker role as retailer reports losses doubled in Q3 to $421M.
WALDORF & ASSOC.
After Post report of possible fraud at charities insurer, state sues L.I. broker.
DAVID STERN
NBA Commissioner fails at bargaining table; games canceled through Dec. 15.