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.