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From entrepreneurs making a million from the most unlikely ideas, to billionaire tycoons with global empires, to plain old fraudsters, the financial world has plenty of colourful characters. Here are some of their stories.
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(07 February 12)
Billionaire businessman Sheldon Adelson has backed outside runner Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign to the tune of $10m. Is this his most flamboyant gamble?
(07 February 12)
Daniel Crown turned around flagging website Lookfantastic.com. And with the explosion of the internet and his new website aimed at hair care for men, the male grooming market has never looked better.
(02 February 12)
Was the government's decision to rescind Fred Goodwin's knighthood a cynical political manoeuvre? Or a necessary nod to public anger? Tell MoneyWeek what you think.