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Oh. My. God. Elon Musk's Net Worth Is Now $750 Billion Thanks To A Delaware Court Ruling

Oh. My. God. Elon Musk's Net Worth Is Now $750 Billion Thanks To A Delaware Court Ruling

Dec 20, 2025

A Delaware judge just fully restored Elon Musk's 2018 pay package. So with a stroke of a pen, Elon's net worth just jumped to an unfathomable $750 billion.

Soaring New SpaceX Valuation Rockets Elon Musk's Net Worth To $640 Billion

Soaring New SpaceX Valuation Rockets Elon Musk's Net Worth To $640 Billion

Dec 16, 2025

Thanks to a soaring SpaceX valuation, Elon Musk's net worth just rocketed to $640 billion.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Just Topped $600 Billion. Now The Trillion-Dollar Question: What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

Elon Musk's Net Worth Just Topped $600 Billion. Now The Trillion-Dollar Question: What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

Dec 16, 2025

What would it take for Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire?

Dude You're Getting $150 Billion! How Michael Dell Turned a $1,000 Dorm Room Startup Into The 11th Largest Fortune On Earth

Dude You're Getting $150 Billion! How Michael Dell Turned a $1,000 Dorm Room Startup Into The 11th Largest Fortune On Earth

Dec 2, 2025

From a $1,000 dorm room startup to the 11th largest fortune on Earth, Michael Dell built a $145 billion empire through bold bets, savvy deals, and a quiet determination that reshaped the tech industry.

How A Door-To-Door Fax Machine Saleswoman Turned Pantyhose And Sweltering Florida Heat Into A Billion-Dollar Under Garment Empire

How A Door-To-Door Fax Machine Saleswoman Turned Pantyhose And Sweltering Florida Heat Into A Billion-Dollar Under Garment Empire

Nov 17, 2025

A pair of scissors, a clever idea, sweltering Florida weather, and $5,000 was all it took to transform Sara Blakely from a door-to-door salesperson into a billionaire.

In 1925, The Second-Richest Person In The World Was A 12-Year-Old Girl

In 1925, The Second-Richest Person In The World Was A 12-Year-Old Girl

Nov 15, 2025

When Doris Duke was 12 years old, just one month shy of her 13th birthday, she inherited $100 million. It was 1925 and she instantly became the second richest person in the world.

Kim Kardashian's Net Worth Busts At The Seams After Massive New Skims Valuation

Kim Kardashian's Net Worth Busts At The Seams After Massive New Skims Valuation

Nov 12, 2025

You simply can not contain the explosive success of Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims. And with the company's latest valuation, Kim's net worth is busting at the seams.

The Four Richest People In Denmark Built Their Combined Massive Fortune Brick By Brick… Thanks To A Toy Every Kid Loves

The Four Richest People In Denmark Built Their Combined Massive Fortune Brick By Brick… Thanks To A Toy Every Kid Loves

Nov 6, 2025

Despite being a tiny country, Denmark is home to world leaders in shipping, pharmaceuticals, design, renewable energy, and consumer goods. But the four richest Danes in the world owe their fortune to something far simpler… and fun.

No, Michael Burry Didn't Just Place a $1 Billion Short Bet Against The AI Bubble

No, Michael Burry Didn't Just Place a $1 Billion Short Bet Against The AI Bubble

Nov 4, 2025

Did Michael Burry, the genius who famously made a fortune correctly predicting the 2008 real estate bubble just place a $1 BILLION net that we're in a massive AI bubble?

NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

Oct 29, 2025

NVIDIA's long-lost co-founder lives off the grid with a relatively small fortune. With the company's market cap topping $5 trillion, he could have been worth $650 billion.

In 2007, Jensen Huang Donated $12.6 Million Worth Of NVIDIA Shares To His Foundation… Those Shares Have Increased In Value Just Slightly

In 2007, Jensen Huang Donated $12.6 Million Worth Of NVIDIA Shares To His Foundation… Those Shares Have Increased In Value Just Slightly

Oct 29, 2025

In 2007, Jensen Huang donated $12.6 million worth of Nvidia stock to launch a small family foundation. At the time, NVIDIA's total market cap was $15 billion. Today, the foundation is almost as big as that market cap.

NVIDIA Just Hit An All-Time High Market Cap Of $5 Trillion. So How Rich Is Co-Founder/CEO Jensen Huang?

NVIDIA Just Hit An All-Time High Market Cap Of $5 Trillion. So How Rich Is Co-Founder/CEO Jensen Huang?

Oct 29, 2025

NVIDIA's market cap just topped $5 trillion market cap level. And at that point, how rich is company co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang?

They Co-Own A $60 Billion Hedge Fund. They're Both Worth $8 Billion. They Hate Each Other… And One Is Getting Divorced With No Prenup

They Co-Own A $60 Billion Hedge Fund. They're Both Worth $8 Billion. They Hate Each Other… And One Is Getting Divorced With No Prenup

Oct 16, 2025

They run one of the largest hedge funds in the world with $60 billion in assets. They've had all the success anyone could dream of. They're both worth $8 billion. And yet, they despise each other and can't make even simple business decisions anymore. And now one of them is going through a divorce with no prenup.

An Extremely Sweet Fortune: How Nutella Turned Wartime Scarcity Into The Largest Private Fortune In Italy

An Extremely Sweet Fortune: How Nutella Turned Wartime Scarcity Into The Largest Private Fortune In Italy

Oct 9, 2025

During World War II, a resourceful Italian baker faced a devastating cocoa shortage. To stretch his meager supplies, he mixed in ground hazelnuts—and accidentally set the stage for one of the greatest fortunes in European history.

No, Elon Musk Did Not Just Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire… But He Certainly Is Heading In That Direction

No, Elon Musk Did Not Just Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire… But He Certainly Is Heading In That Direction

Oct 1, 2025

Forbes says Elon Musk just became the world's first half-trillionaire. Our math says otherwise. Here's why Musk's fortune is closer to $470 billion — and what Forbes might be inflating to claim $500 billion.

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MrBeast's Net Worth Soars To *At Least* $2.6 Billion After His Company Raises Money At A $5.2 Billion Valuation

MrBeast's Net Worth Soars To *At Least* $2.6 Billion After His Company Raises Money At A $5.2 Billion Valuation

Sep 22, 2025
MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, has apparently raised a new funding round at a $5.2 BILLION valuation. Even assuming a conservative ownership stake, MrBeast's net worth just ballooned to a stunning new level.
Is Vladimir Putin Secretly The Richest Person In The World?

Is Vladimir Putin Secretly The Richest Person In The World?

Jun 5, 2025
In his official financial disclosures, Vladimir Putin claims to be worth around $250,000. Other reports peg the number closer to $200 billion.
Adam Neumann And His Wife Rebekah Paltrow Neumann Pledged $1 Billion To Charity – How Much Is That Worth Today?

Adam Neumann And His Wife Rebekah Paltrow Neumann Pledged $1 Billion To Charity – How Much Is That Worth Today?

Oct 20, 2019
There's been a lot going on with WeWork founder Adam Neumann, the company he founded, the way he runs it, and the role his wife plays in it. We also were thinking back to that time when WeWork's valuation was $47 billion – I mean, it wasn't all that long ago...
Cristiano Ronaldo Is Now Officially A Billionaire After Minting Mind-Numbing Al Nassr Contract Extension

Cristiano Ronaldo Is Now Officially A Billionaire After Minting Mind-Numbing Al Nassr Contract Extension

Jun 27, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer just the highest-paid footballer in the world—he's now officially a billionaire, thanks to a jaw-dropping new contract extension with Saudi club Al Nassr.
If Sam Walton Were Alive Today, He'd Be the Richest Person in History—By a Mile

If Sam Walton Were Alive Today, He'd Be the Richest Person in History—By a Mile

Mar 3, 2025
Before Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, there was Sam Walton—the man who built Walmart into a retail empire. If he were alive today, his fortune would dwarf every billionaire on the planet
Kanye West Is A Billionaire

Kanye West Is A Billionaire

Apr 24, 2020
There's a new member of the ultra-exclusive three comma club! Kanye West is now officially a billionaire.
Reclusive OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Reportedly In Talks To Sell For $8 Billion

Reclusive OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Reportedly In Talks To Sell For $8 Billion

May 23, 2025
The billionaire behind OnlyFans has quietly paid himself more than $1.5 billion in dividends, all while avoiding the spotlight. Now, he may be preparing to sell the company for $8 billion and walk away with $6.1 billion in cash. But the question remains: why sell a business that prints money?
How René Benko Went From $6 Billion Real Estate Mogul To Bankrupt And Facing Fraud Charges In Less Than Two Years

How René Benko Went From $6 Billion Real Estate Mogul To Bankrupt And Facing Fraud Charges In Less Than Two Years

Sep 12, 2025
René Benko once controlled a $6 billion empire that stretched from the Chrysler Building to luxury department stores across Europe. Less than two years later, he is bankrupt, living on €3,700 a month — while prosecutors accuse him of hiding cash, watches, and villas through secretive family foundations.
NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

Oct 29, 2025
NVIDIA's long-lost co-founder lives off the grid with a relatively small fortune. With the company's market cap topping $5 trillion, he could have been worth $650 billion.
The Los Angeles Lakers Just Sold For $10 Billion – Here's Who Got Paid, And How Much

The Los Angeles Lakers Just Sold For $10 Billion – Here's Who Got Paid, And How Much

Jun 18, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers just became the most expensive pro sports team ever sold. At a $10 billion valuation, the Buss family walks away with a multibillion-dollar windfall—46 years after Jerry Buss bought the team for just $67.5 million.