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Table of Contents:VOL. 156, NO. 4 - August 20, 2007
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COVER STORY
Meet the richest man in the world
Meet the richest man in the world
By Stephanie N. Mehta, Fortune senior writer
Carlos Slim, the son of a Mexico City shopkeeper, has built a staggering $59 billion fortune. Here's the inside story of how he made it to the top.  (more)
WALL STREET
Why the private equity bubble is bursting
Why the private equity bubble is bursting
By Shawn Tully, Fortune editor-at-large
The sudden end of cheap financing is wreaking havoc on the buyout market. (more)
Cerberus
Cerberus
By Katie Benner and Geoff Colvin
An inside look at the Wall Street powerhouse. (more)
NEW ORLEANS 2007
The aftermath
The aftermath
By Stephen Koepp, Fortune executive editor
It's been two years since Katrina. What's delaying reconstruction? (more)
Where's the money?
By Adam Lashinsky, Fortune senior writer
Billions have been spent to rebuild New Orleans, but not enough is reaching the local economy. (more)
Risky business
By John Simons, Fortune writer
Insurers see the Big Easy as a big loser. Louisiana is hoping to change their minds. Here's how.  (more)
The next energy crisis
By Nicholas Varchaver, Fortune senior writer
More than a quarter of America's oil flows through southern Louisiana. Too bad the land is slowly sinking into the sea. (more)
FEATURES
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
By Alex Taylor III, Fortune senior editor
Big Yellow is thriving, but it has big problems meeting demand. Thus, it's revamping operations top to bottom. Will the wheels fall off? (more)
Could the Yankees be sold?
Could the Yankees be sold?
By Jon Birger and Tim Arango, Fortune
As the Yankees stumble through a disappointing season, questions arise about the iconic owner's health and the possible sale of the team.  (more)
FIRST
Arctic Circle oil rush
Arctic Circle oil rush
By Telis Demos, Fortune reporter
Melting icecaps are giving way to oil-rich waters - that the U.S. can't claim. (more)
Little widgets, big ad dollars?
Little widgets, big ad dollars?
By Jessi Hempel, Fortune writer
Slide has a plan to make money by selling bling for your blog. (more)
COLUMNS
The deal
The deal
By Allan Sloan, Fortune senior editor-at-large
How the Bancrofts paved the way for Rupert to buy the Journal. (more)
Technology
Technology
By Brent Schlender, Fortune editor-at-large
Google is starting to act like your garden-variety monopoly.  (more)
INVESTING
This bull has legs
This bull has legs
By Leon Cooperman, Fortune
A hedge fund superstar explains why stocks are on track for solid gains - despite the recent selloff. (more)
BUSINESS LIFE
Kite power
Kite power
By Jeffrey M. O'Brien, Fortune senior editor
There's a new social network in Silicon Valley. If you want in, you have to ride the wind. (more)
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