Bloomberg Billionaires Index

After posting its worse stock performance since going public in 2010, shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) have rebounded in 2023. Here’s a look at the impact of the Tesla stock surge in 2023 and the impact it has on the wealth of its CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: So far this year, Musk added...

Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, a title he has earned through years of leading Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) and as one of the most legendary stock pickers of all time. Here's a look at how an investment in Berkshire Hathaway has fared based on...

The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) has not only propelled Oracle Corp.'s (NYSE:ORCL) stock to record highs but also boosted the net worth of its founder, Larry Ellison, to unprecedented levels. Ellison, 78, has now surpassed Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates to become the world's fourth-...

Company founders, athletes and musicians can reach billionaire status over time. For some, this can happen late in their career or during the second or third act of their career. Here’s a look at what age and how long it took some of the most famous billionaires to reach the impressive...

One of the most well-known figures in the world and the most followed person on Twitter has regained the title of world’s richest person. Here’s a look at how the wealth of Elon Musk breaks down and compares to second place.  What Happened: Musk lost the title of the world’s...

The CEO and co-founder of one of the largest technology companies in the world is likely smiling, with shares continuing their strong year-to-date gains and his wealth soaring following a rough 2022. What Happened: A strong first-quarter earnings report from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)...

Legacy blue checkmarks on Twitter have officially ended, and now every user — including businesses, athletes and celebrities — — needs to pay a monthly subscription for verification and added features. With news that Twitter CEO Elon Musk is personally paying for several...

The surge in value of one luxury goods company has catapulted its CEO further up the world’s richest list. Here’s a look at just how much Bernard Arnault is worth now. What Happened: A legend in the fashion and luxury goods space, Bernard Arnault is the CEO and chairman of LVMH...

After a rough 2022, Elon Musk is back on top as the world’s richest person. What Happened: Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) had its largest share price decline in 2022 since the company went public, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk's wealth falling significantly in 2022 as a...

As one of the richest people in the world, Bill Gates can pick and choose how to spend his fortune. One unique item owned by Gates is in his office and a centerpiece of discussion for those lucky enough to see it. Many people have no idea it exists. What Happened: Over the years, many have come to...

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has seen his wealth tumble in 2023 on the heels of a short report from Hindenburg Research. Here’s a look at his current wealth and how his loss compares to several other notable billionaires in recent history. What Happened: Short seller Hindenburg Research...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett praised Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and its CEO Elon Musk in an April 2022 interview. What Happened: Despite the 65% drop in the price of Tesla's stock in 2022, shares are still up over 424% over the last five years.  Former CBS journalist...

The bear market in 2022 was a rough patch for billionaires around the world. Or at least, for their balance sheets. Last year’s annual ranking of the planet’s richest people by Forbes, featured 87 fewer people than in 2021, with the group losing a collective $400 billion on the heels of...

You know the old phrase, “If I had a nickel for every time [x happened], I’d be rich,” here’s one example of how you could be as rich as Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk based on getting one nickel at a time. What Happened: Musk lost the crown of the world’s richest...

The CEO of one of the largest companies in the world continued to sell shares in December as he balances the work and financial demands of being the leader of three companies. Here’s a look at how much Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock Elon Musk owns after his latest sale. What Happened:...