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Take a Peek at 2018

Every wonder what'll be rolling of Apple's assembly line in 10 years? Or how tough times may bring about drastic change at General Motors -- and what that change might look like?

Using a little creative license, Minyanville.com fast forwards to 2018 to reveal what could be in store for some of America's best-known businesses. Click through our gallery to read the predictions.

First Up: Microsoft in 10 Years

Microsoft in 10 Years

Stock Quote: MSFT

Minyanville's Prediction: A series of drastic miscalculations had left the once-proud Microsoft struggling under the weight of its global operations. The year's Vista upgrade, Chrysanthemum, was disastrously unpopular, and with Yahoo being a natural partner in the pursuit of being a media company, Microsoft didn't just lose a deal, it lost its vision.
· The Future of Microsoft

Next: Apple in 10 Years

Apple in 10 Years

Stock Quote: AAPL

Minyanville's Prediction: With success mainly due to its sheer unpredictability, Apple is still looking sleek in 2018. Countless articles have mused about what revolutionary gizmo CEO Steve Jobs might pull out of his mock turtleneck next, including online storage and access into its iPhone line, and the iPhone becoming a wireless media library that takes the place of DVDs.
· The Future of Apple

Next: McDonald's in 10 Years

McDonald's in 10 Years

Stock Quote: MCD

Minyanville's Prediction: Expect a whole new clientele to be "lovin' it" in the not-too-distant future. Add salads, omit transfats, and insert recyclable material and separate receptacle bins for cups, plastic lids and leftover food. But you’ll always be able to order a Big Mac.
· The Future of McDonald's

Next: Google in 10 Years

Google in 10 Years

Stock Quote: GOOG

Minyanville's Prediction: Innovation never goes on hiatus. With its embrace of open-source technology, some believe it’s only a matter of time before the G1 surpasses Apple’s tightly controlled iPhone.
· The Future of Google

Next: ExxonMobile in 10 Years

Bank of America in 10 Years

Stock Quote: BAC

Minyanville's Prediction: "Who would want to bank with a big-box retailer when we're specialists?" the new Bank of the World sniffed derisively. Millions, as it turned out. This is what happens when a financial services company becomes too big for its own good.
· The Future of Bank Of America

Next: Exxon Mobil in 10 Years

Exxon Mobil in 10 Years

Stock Quote: XOM

Minyanville's Prediction: The future runs on hydrogen and bailout money. After trial and error, the company finally found a way to not be a polluter.

· The Future of Exxon Mobil

Next: Starbucks in 10 Years

Starbucks in 10 Years

Stock Quote: SBUX

Minyanville's Prediction: In 10 years … they will create an aura of exclusivity -- and charge handsomely for it. When the global economy rebounds, Starbucks will expand aggressively overseas, and will boost prices and try to get customers to linger longer and buy more in the U.S.
· The Future of Starbucks

Next: Wal-Mart in 10 Years

Wal-Mart in 10 Years

Stock Quote: WMT

Minyanville's Prediction: The retail giant conquers the final frontier: New York City. In addition, by 2018 we’ll be banking at Wal-Mart, investing with Wal-Mart financial advisors, and applying to Wal-Mart for our mortgages.
· The Future of Wal-Mart

Next: American Express in 10 Years

American Express in 10 Years

Stock Quote: AXP

Minyanville's Prediction: Once the economy makes a comeback, credit will. Few remember 2008’s sour economy, and fewer wanted to. Credit-Card companies thus jack up fees and piled on late charges.
· The Future of American Express

Next: General Motors in 10 Years

General Motors in 10 Years

Stock Quote: GM

Minyanville's Prediction: The turnaround began, as so many do, with barely a whisper. They now produce an unknown number of shell-propulsion devices that keep the sons and daughters of American working families safe. Goodbye General Motors; hello General Mortars.
· the Future of General Motors

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