As the Web Turns

By ANDREW MARTIN

After learning that men often turned to women’s Web sites for advice on recipes and relationships, P.& G. started the Web site ManoftheHouse.com.

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G.M., which assembles the Chevy Volt in Hamtramck, Mich., is to announce profit-sharing checks this month.

Auto Rebound Pays Dividend to Work Force

By BILL VLASIC and NICK BUNKLEY

Ford and G.M. are expected to announce profit-sharing checks this month for their hourly workers, a tangible sign of the industry’s comeback.

Timothy Geithner discussed relations with China at a speech on Wednesday.

Geithner Urges New Start for U.S.-China Relations

By SEWELL CHAN

As the United States prepares for a visit from China’s president, the Treasury secretary suggested a fresh start in relations.

Economix: Geithner’s China Concerns

Bond Sale a Success in Portugal

By STEPHEN CASTLE and RAPHAEL MINDER

Portuguese officials said the successful auction vindicated their plan to finance debt through the markets rather than ask for help from Europe’s rescue fund.

A Warning as Markets Cool in Asia

By VIKAS BAJAJ

Inflation and corruption remain problems in India and some other Asian countries where stock markets have attracted Western investors.

The new Athleta store in San Francisco. Gap Inc. hopes the ability to touch and try on Athleta's athletic apparel will help increase the company's sales.

Gap to Open San Francisco Store for Brand Born on the Web

By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD

On Thursday, the company will open a store in San Francisco for Athleta, a brand that was originally available only online and in catalogs.

Oregon Sues J.&J.; in Motrin Buyback

By NATASHA SINGER and REED ABELSON

The state’s lawsuit suggests that certain 24-count packages of Motrin had defects, as well as those containing eight-count vials.

DealBook

In Nielsen's Public Offering, a Bellwether for Buyout Shops

By EVELYN M. RUSLI

The private equity-backed offering could pave the way for others, or force buyout shops to find other options for offloading their portfolio companies.

Insight & Analysis

State of the Art

Tech Show Surprises, And the Stale

By DAVID POGUE

The Consumer Electronics Show outshone last year’s gloom-and-doom edition by showcasing a few innovative products like the Atrix app phone from Motorola.

Advertising

John Paul Adan, left, and Edgar from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Mentoring Program Turns Cameras on Its Young Clients

By JANE L. LEVERE

Big Brothers Big Sisters will start a campaign that will later include volunteers and children videoing their experiences for posting on Facebook, Twitter and other sites.

Case Study

Jeff Sullivan, left, and Eric Sullivan of First Quality Music in Louisville, Ky.

Tough Options for Family Business in a Tailspin

By JESSICA BRUDER

First Quality Music, based in Louisville, Ky., wrapped up 2010 with an $80,000 loss, and experts said the company needed a radical overhaul.

You're the Boss Blog: Would You Pay $170,000 for a Consultant?

App Smart

How to Dig Through the Avalanche in App Marts

By BOB TEDESCHI

The big app stores are only marginally searchable, but a handful of other sites can help users unearth the app they’re looking for.

DealBook

ITT, the Ever-Shrinking Conglomerate

By JEFFREY CANE

The news that ITT is splitting into three companies is a coda to what has been perhaps the biggest fragmenting of an American corporation ever.

Economix Blog

Doubts About Tax Credits

By CASEY B. MULLIGAN

The president’s chief economic adviser did research years ago that found that investment tax credits often raised prices instead of creating jobs, an economist writes.