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An Ounce of Prevention...

Tom Granahan
One can argue the specifics, but there's no arguing the fact that preventive healthcare is a hot topic. And the numbers don't lie; in the next several years, the so-called baby-boom generation is going to start turning 65. By 2030, it's estimated that the population of the elderly in the US will double to nearly 72 million, or almost 20% of the country. What that means, among other things, is that an already-burdened healthcare system will face an incredible challenge.

Capitalizing On The Metamorphosis

Ken MacFadyen
It's not so much that the manufacturing sector is changing -- it's that it has already been transformed. Globalization as a story has come and gone. It's now a truth in manufacturing that buttresses the industry's still-fresh new foundation. But even as the reality has long since set in, companies and investors are constantly adjusting to the new landscape, and M&A is playing an even larger role.

The Auto Sector Shifts Gears

Danielle Fugazy
With a bottom finally expected in 2008, industry pros discuss what the automotive space is going to look like after it emerges from the downturn and how investors can find opportunities as the sector shakeout occurs.

Cleantech Comes Of Age

Ken MacFadyen
It's not hurdles that face the cleantech industry. It's an outright obstacle course. But the industry continues to make huge gains, thanks to changing attitudes and the ongoing escalation of traditional energy costs.

The Growing Power of Alternatives

Tom Granahan
Wall Street's love for renewable energy rolls on; our expert panel tells us why, and discusses the potential opportunities the burgeoning sector offers investors.

Dealing with Diligence

Tom Granahan
The M&A market remains white hot, with transactions taking on an increasingly international flavor. On July 11, IDD sat down with a panel of experts to talk due diligence, virtual data rooms, and whether the current pace of activity is sustainable. An excerpted conversation follows.