WINNERS

JON STEWART

Lots of ink spilled on host of “The Daily Show” after trashing CNBC.

TIM ARMSTRONG

Google veteran tapped to lead AOL and devise a new ad revenue-based business plan.

MICKEY DREXLER

J. Crew boss sees shares bounce 8% after forecasting Q1 profit well above Street estimates.

LOSERS

KIRK KERKORIAN

Billionaire investor sees $9B in assets evaporate in 2008, according to Forbes list.

DAVID ZINCZENKO

Magazine editor watches his brainchild, Rodale’s Best Life, shut down.

JIM CRAMER

“Mad Money” loudmouth mocked by funnyman Jon Stewart.