WINNERS BRUCE WASSERSTEIN

Lazard boss blows away Wall Street estimates with boffo third-quarter profits while crowing about little SIV exposure.

KEVIN MARTIN

FCC chairman gives apartment dwellers Halloween treat, rules building owners can’t ink exclusive cable deals.

THOMAS ASCHEIM

The former GM of Nickelodeon tapped as new CEO of Newsweek magazine.

LOSERS CHUCK PRINCE

The long embattled Citigroup honcho will reportedly announce his resignation today.

TOM CRUISE

Bad buzz for his “Lions for Lambs” UA produced film may hurt parent MGM’s chances at raising capital.

JIMMY CAYNE

Holy smokes! Bear Stearns CEO filleted for being out of touch at bridge tourneys during credit meltdown.