Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Surpass $850 Billion in Net Worth
Elon Musk becomes the first person ever to amass a net worth exceeding $850 billion.
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Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record as Oxfam Flags Rising Political Influence
Global billionaire wealth climbed to a new peak in 2025 as the number of ultra-wealthy individuals surpassed 3,000 for the first time, according to Oxfam. The group warned that growing fortunes are translating into greater political and economic influence.
Elon Musk Seen as Front-Runner to Become the World’s First Trillionaire
Forecasts give Elon Musk an 85% chance of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
Global Billionaire Count Jumps by 287 as Total Wealth Climbs to $15.8 Trillion
The number of dollar billionaires worldwide rose by 287 over the past year, reaching 2,919 individuals as total global billionaire wealth expanded 13% to $15.8 trillion.
Saving $10,000 a Day Since Year 1st Still Falls Short of Elon Musk’s Near-Trillion Fortune
Saving $10,000 a day since year 1st would total $7.3B – still far below Elon Musk’s near-trillion fortune.
AI Startup Mercor’s 22-Year-Old Founders Become World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Three 22-year-olds behind AI recruiting startup Mercor have become the youngest self-made billionaires after the company raised $350 million at a $10 billion valuation.