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China quake damage: $20B
The earthquake that struck China's Sichuan Province this week, killing thousands of people, caused an estimated $20 billion in damage - most of it uncovered by insurance, a catastrophic risk modeling firm said Wednesday. full story
OIL CRISIS
Rising food prices, trade tensions and social unrest are prompting a rethink of the EU's hopes for biofuel.
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The Boardroom
People person
People person
Charles Holliday joined DuPont as an intern in 1967. He has been the company's chairman and CEO since 1999
Marketplace Middle East
Egypt's jewelry queen
Egypt's jewelry queen
Azza Fahmy is head of Egypt's first international luxury brand. But she had to take her business to the West to gain a foothold in the Middle East
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Business 360
Business 360
Should the Fed try to prick asset bubbles? CNN's Todd Benjamin wants to hear your thoughts.  full story
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