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3 of the women on this year's list are under 40, and nearly half (23) are 50 or under.
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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
| Name | 2007 total compensation |
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| Sharilyn Gasaway | $38.6 million |
| Safra Catz | $34.1 million |
| Diane Greene | $16.4 million |
| Name | Age |
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| Marissa Mayer | 33 |
| Meredith Whitney | 38 |
| Sheryl Sandberg | 39 |
| Name | Rank |
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| Cynthia Carroll | Britain |
| Gail Kelly | Australia |
| Linda Cook | Netherlands |
