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Times Online reports that Carlos Slim Helu is now worth an estimated $67.8 billion, compared to Bill Gates with a net worth of $59.2 billion. Carlos beat Gates by more than 8 billion net. The Mexican mogul’s wealth had shot past Gates following the rocketing performance of his telecommunications firm, America Movil [soared by 27 per cent].
Though there were a few barbs, what emerged was a mutual respect and, yes, affection. Afterward, there was general agreement among spectators that the conversation was not only a historic moment but an emotional milestone in the technology industry's hist