50 Most Powerful Women in Business

Oppenheimer analyst Meredith Whitney says Citi needed the Wachovia deal to wean itself off of capital-markets dependency. Watch

Former Lehman Vice Chairman Barbara Byrne recounts the emotion and confusion surrounding the fall of the investment giant. Watch

Fortune�s Most Powerful Women offer their take on Palin�s and Biden�s performances in the V.P. debate. Watch

Legendary investor Warren Buffett tells CNNMoney.com that the credit crisis has exposed serious flaws in the financial system. Watch

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says the government and the Fed need to restore trust in the financial system. Watch

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says women have made great strides after years of getting 'the short end of the stick.' Watch

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that despite its recent struggles, the U.S. economy has been the most successful in history. Watch

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that only the government can stem the tide of de-leveraging gripping the financial sector. Watch

Melinda Gates discusses the struggles she and her husband have had in trying to bolster the U.S. school system. Watch

Carver Bank CEO Deborah Wright explains that most Americans� FDIC-insured accounts are safe, even in the event of a bank failure. Watch

Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington talks about the effect of blogs and the mainstream media on the election.Watch

Carver Bank CEO Deborah Wright says that community banks have largely avoided the current credit problems. Watch

Martha Stewart talks about balancing home life with being a business leader and a celebrity. Watch

Oppenheimer analyst Meredith Whitney argues that the Paulson plan wouldn't address the crisis of confidence in the economy. Watch

ING U.S. Wealth Management CEO Kathleen Murphy says she is proof that women are on equal footing with men in financial services. Watch

ING U.S. Wealth Management CEO Kathleen Murphy says investors should resist the urge to pull their money out of their 401k accounts. Watch

The popularity of shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Ice Road Truckers' are just one sign of how men's roles have changed, says the author of 'The Decline of Men.' Watch

Fortune's Most Powerful Women panel discusses how their companies are finding ways to cope with inflationary pressures. Watch

Fortune's Most Powerful Women panel discusses whether Europe is going into recession and if the Russian economy is a good bet. Watch

Fortune's Most Powerful Women panel discusses the global impact of rising energy costs and the importance of risk analysis. Watch