World's Richest Women

Christy Walton & family ($ 20 billion)

Wal-Mart. Jackson, Wyo. 54.

Widow, 2 children

Widow of Wal-Mart scion John Walton, who died in air crash in 2005, is now the world's richest woman. Christy's Fortune remains the global recession, Wal-Mart's shares down 14% since August last year, only 7% of their March lows. Also owns an interest in solar energy equipment, First Solar; deceased husband John was an early investor in alternative energy company. First Solar shares marked 60% between August and March, but almost 70% since.

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