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Last update: December 22, 2009

+The World's Billionaires

By our count there are a record 946 billionaires this year, including 178 newcomers.

The tiny chip company settles a patent dispute with Intel for $250 million.

Search king trumped in bidding war for Facebook on the day it tries to impress analysts.

The virtualization company turns in a stunning quarter.

The Chinese oil company's A-share issue could bring it within range of passing the U.S. giant to become No. 1 by market value.

Shares in the chip maker fall 17% after it reports a 74% drop in third-quarter profit.

There's new money, there's old money, then there's really old money.

The world's most powerful and best-paid movie stars, musicians and athletes.

The most fantastic new creations seem to be coming from Sony and Nokia.

Three out of four investors asked at Forbes' MEET conference say yes.

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