WINNERS

ROBERT IGER

Head of the Mouse House sees a nearly one-third jump in Disney profits for the quarter.

KEVIN MANSELL

Kohl’s CEO reports 20% profit rise, sees jolly holiday sales.

HOWARD SCHULTZ

Starbucks CEO plucks premium juice brand Evolution Fresh for $30M.

LOSERS

SILVIO BERLUSCONI

Italian PM says arrivederci with country’s finances in ruins.

MARIO BATALI

Chef tastelessly compares bankers — you know, like his customers — to Hitler & Stalin.

PETER LIGUORI

Discovery Communications’ program chief exits after trying to right Oprah’s OWN network.