WINNERS

JOHN VARVATOS

Rock ’n’ roll retailer getting his mojo back as billionaire investor Ron Burkle, among others, poise for bidding war.

JEFF BEZOS

Amazon boss says company will spend $270M on at least four new distribution centers.

TIM COOK

Apple CEO sees analyst raise stock price target to $600+.

LOSERS

ARTHUR SULZBERGER

NY Times chairman being pressed by unions over COO Janet Robinson’s exit package.

BRIAN DUNN

Best Buy CEO tells online buyers days before Christmas their orders are on hold.

TWINKIE THE KID

Hostess — maker of Twinkies and other artery-clogging treats — is on the brink again.