Steve Ballmer

Bill Gates was a co-founder of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and served as the company's first CEO, leading the company from 1975 to 2000 in the role. While he is no longer CEO of the company today, Gates serves as a technology advisor, helping the company with its investments and growth in...

Owned by former Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer, the Intuit Dome, the new home of the LA Clippers, is making headlines for its unique approach to enriching the fan experience. What Happened: In an interview with “60 Minutes,” Ballmer, who led Microsoft for over 13 years, expressed his...

Gates Says Microsoft Antitrust Threats Are ‘Going To Happen’ While Reflecting on 1998 Case: ‘Whichever Part of the Company I Went With Would Have Thrived' Billionaire Bill Gates helped power Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) into one of the largest companies in the world during his...

Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has declared Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as his go-to source for news. What Happened: This comes amid ongoing debates about the reliability of social media for news consumption...

French luxury businessman Bernard Arnault is poised to see a significant drop in his fortune, potentially by several billion dollars. Nearly half of Arnault’s wealth is tied to his stake in LVMH-Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTCPK: LVMHF), which saw a nearly 5% decline in over-the-counter...

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer briefly outpaced the company’s co-founder, Bill Gates, in terms of wealth last week, as per Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. What Happened: Ballmer, who joined Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) in 1980, saw his wealth exceed that of Gates for a short period...

Steve Ballmer has surpassed Bill Gates to become the wealthiest former CEO of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), riding on the back of the company’s AI-driven stock rally. What Happened: Ballmer’s net worth has now reached $157.2 billion, making him the sixth-richest person globally,...

The U.S. has taken a firm stance against a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, as announced Monday by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This idea, championed by Brazil, France and other nations, aims to reduce economic inequality by targeting the global billionaires. Yellen emphasized that...

Pete Ballmer, the son of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, recently shared his experiences of growing up in a wealthy household. In a candid interview, he revealed the challenges and privileges that come with being the child of a billionaire. What Happened: Pete Ballmer, a 29-year-old stand-up...

Among American billionaires, a distinguished few have attained their status not by establishing companies or inheriting wealth but by climbing the ranks. Among the 760 billionaires in the U.S., Forbes spotlighted just 26 individuals who carved out their wealth by working within the system...

Billionaire Elon Musk regained the title of world's richest person to end the 2023 year, after a move back to first place in February and again in May. Musk and the other nine richest people in the world all saw their wealth grow dramatically in 2023 thanks to a strong stock market and soaring...

Former Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer is set to earn an astounding $1 billion yearly in dividends from his considerable holdings in the tech giant. What Happened: Ballmer, currently the sixth richest individual globally and the most significant private stakeholder in Microsoft...

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 waterfront property in the neighborhood in...

The year 2023 has witnessed a significant surge in the stock market, leading to a remarkable increase in the wealth of several U.S. billionaires. What Happened: Prominent figures such as Elon Musk of Tesla Inc., Mark Zuckerberg of Meta Platforms Inc., and Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com Inc. have...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares hit a record high this week before closing just shy of the level, and much of the buoyancy is due to the OpenAI partnership that propelled the software giant to the forefront of the artificial intelligence race. Tesla investor and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth...