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10. Walt Disney
Walt Disney
The magical world of Disney is meeting economic reality. Its stock fell nearly 29% in 2008 and net income dropped 32% for the first quarter as consumers visit Disney parks less and ad revenues from ABC and ESPN slide.

But Disney hopes a partnership with DreamWorks and restructuring at ABC will bring back Mickey's mojo .

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