cost of hurricane Irene  Mother Nature Picks Wall Street Winners
and Losers  The stock market can be as ruthless as nature
itself: Some stocks get pummeled when disaster strikes, while
others climb higher. And just as homeowners board up their
houses and stock up on water, investors can fortify their
portfolios when storm clouds loom. As respectfully as possible,
we review what Irene hath wrought, in search of lessons.