Media giants think big, movie studios think safe, music labels find a new model and social networks find advertising dollars.

Volatility remains the rule, the recession and credit crunch drag on and "uncharted territory" becomes the go-figure buzzword.

Look for two high-profile deals, surprises from Apple and Facebook and a snapback for big names oversold in the 2008 bloobath.

M&A fever runs big and small, beware of price controls and two new blockbuster drugs may hit the market.

Brace for the glimmerings of a comeback in confidence, so look for a corporate smashup, a new look Goldman Sachs and a new bubble.

Big three, big two or big bust? Detroit's survival instincts will be tested, SUV sales will rebound and green cars will take off.

Foreclosures will continue to rise without an effective plan, sales of existing homes will recover and a major builder will go belly up.

Expect a big year for sports team sales, an NBA title for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers and a stunning move from the Olympic committee.