Steve Ballmer

Former Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer publicly acknowledged the tech giant’s critical strategic error in mobile computing. What Happened: The admission highlights how overconfidence in Windows prevented Microsoft from capitalizing on the smartphone revolution that...

Former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer disclosed a previously unknown rift with co-founder Bill Gates that left the tech executives not speaking for an entire year during Ballmer’s transition to chief executive in 2000-2001. What Happened: Speaking on the Acquired podcast,...

Ten years into his ownership of the LA Clippers, former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer reflected on how wealth and power have “fundamentally changed” him and his life. What Happened: In a 2024 60 Minutes interview, Ballmer admitted the immense impact of financial...

Former Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer once admitted that his biggest regret as chief executive was not jumping into smartphones early—an oversight that allowed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) to dominate a market Microsoft was late to enter....

A new 90-day pause and lowered tariff amounts between the United States and China have helped send the stock market higher with the S&P 500 drifting back into positive territory for 2025. The stock market gains have also helped the richest people in the world get richer. Here's a look at how...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reportedly fired two employees who disrupted the tech giant's 50th-anniversary event on Friday after protesting the company's contracts with Israel and accusing its AI CEO of war profiteering. What Happened: Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal, both Microsoft...

In a significant market downturn since President Donald Trump announced new tariffs worldwide, the world’s wealthiest individuals have seen their fortunes shrink by $74 billion. What Happened: The market turmoil following Trump’s sweeping tariffs led to a considerable loss in wealth for...

In a lighthearted moment on Friday during Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) 50th anniversary celebrations, AI Copilot, the company’s artificial intelligence assistant, took the opportunity to roast Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Steve Ballmer. What Happened: As part of a special event,...

On Friday, a Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) employee disrupted the company's 50th-anniversary event, accusing the tech giant of complicity in war crimes. Microsoft’s former CEOs Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella attended the event. What Happened: During the event,...

On Friday, former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer expressed concern that President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could lead to global turmoil and negatively impact consumers, especially as Microsoft's stock faces a 14.03% drop year-to-date. What Happened: In an interview with...

Activist investor ValueAct Holdings, L.P., known for its role in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) leadership changes a decade ago, disclosed significant portfolio adjustments in its third-quarter 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What Happened: The San Francisco-based hedge fund...

Billionaire Elon Musk became the first person in the world to have a wealth of more than $400 billion, an accomplishment that came following the 2024 presidential election. Musk wasn't the only billionaire to see their wealth grow dramatically in 2024. Here's a look at the top 10 richest people in...

Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO, has bet heavily on the tech giant, which accounts for more than 80% of his investment portfolio. The result? His approach has paid off handsomely. What Happened: In a Q&A with The Wall Street Journal that was published on Sunday,...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos lives a private life in an elite neighborhood where he rarely shows his face. What To Know: Bezos is a resident of Hunts Point, a wealthy neighborhood just outside of Seattle. He purchased a $37.5 million property in the...

Former Microsoft Corporation CEO Steve Ballmer has invested $40 million in USAFacts this year to fortify democracy amid political unrest. What Happened: Ballmer founded USAFacts, a non-profit initiative, in 2017 out of a desire to better understand how government funds, including his own tax...