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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.

The Trillion-Dollar Question: What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

The Trillion-Dollar Question: What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

Oct 2, 2025

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

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.

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From The Silk Road. He Never Sold…

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From The Silk Road. He Never Sold…

Oct 1, 2025

Back in 2014, investor Tim Draper paid $19 million for around 30,000 bitcoins that had been confiscated by the US Marshals Service in connection to the arrest of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht… That was a wise move on Draper's part.

Is Jeff Bezos' Dad Secretly One of the 50 Richest People in the World With a $45 Billion Fortune Hiding In Plain Sight?

Is Jeff Bezos' Dad Secretly One of the 50 Richest People in the World With a $45 Billion Fortune Hiding In Plain Sight?

Sep 24, 2025

In 1995, Jeff Bezos' parents wrote what may have turned out to be the greatest venture capital investment of all time. And now, 30 years later, Jeff's dad might secretly be one of the 50 richest people on earth.

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.

Did You Know Tootsie Roll Is a Publicly Traded Company Run by a 93-Year-Old Billionaire Grandma?

Did You Know Tootsie Roll Is a Publicly Traded Company Run by a 93-Year-Old Billionaire Grandma?

Sep 18, 2025

Ellen Gordon may look like a typical Midwestern grandmother, but she's a 93-year-old billionaire CEO who controls one of America's most iconic candy companies — proof that appearances can be deliciously deceiving.

Elon Musk Only Let Larry Ellison Wear The World's Richest Human Crown For A Day… And Now He's Racing Towards Half-Trillionaire Status

Elon Musk Only Let Larry Ellison Wear The World's Richest Human Crown For A Day… And Now He's Racing Towards Half-Trillionaire Status

Sep 16, 2025

Larry Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world last week after Oracle's historic stock surge — but Elon Musk wasted no time reclaiming the crown. In less than 24 hours, Musk's Tesla-fueled fortune put him back on top, and by Monday his net worth soared to $435 billion.

With Google's Market Cap Topping $3 Trillion, Larry And Sergey Are Now Worth $426 Billion Combined (Which Is Still Less Than One Elon)

With Google's Market Cap Topping $3 Trillion, Larry And Sergey Are Now Worth $426 Billion Combined (Which Is Still Less Than One Elon)

Sep 15, 2025

In just 1,600 days, Google has gone from a $1.5 trillion company facing monopoly trials to a $3 trillion giant. Larry Page and Sergey Brin are now double-centibillionaires, but together they still trail one Elon Musk.

In A Surprise Twist, Giorgio Armani — The Man Who Never Sold Out — Orders His Heirs To Sell Out

In A Surprise Twist, Giorgio Armani — The Man Who Never Sold Out — Orders His Heirs To Sell Out

Sep 12, 2025

For five decades, Giorgio Armani fiercely protected his fashion empire from takeover bids and refused to go public. Giorgio died last week at the age of 91. And, in a surprise twist, the legendary designer's will orders his heirs to sell…

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.

All The People From The Last 200 Years Who Have Been The Richest Person In The World

All The People From The Last 200 Years Who Have Been The Richest Person In The World

Sep 10, 2025

Only 19 people in the last two centuries have ever worn the crown of the world's richest. From Rockefeller to Gates, Bezos to Musk — and now Larry Ellison — this is the full story of history's game of financial thrones.

Larry Ellison Just Surpassed Elon Musk To Become The Richest Person In The World

Larry Ellison Just Surpassed Elon Musk To Become The Richest Person In The World

Sep 10, 2025

Larry Ellison – the coolest billionaire on the planet – just became the richest person in the world for the first time.

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Sep 10, 2025

In the last 40-ish years, just EIGHT men have held the title of world's richest person. You know some of the six names… Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk… But who are the other tycoons of wealth who wore the crown, even briefly?

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Life on Mars: Inside the Billion-Dollar Candy Empire That's Secretly a Pet Powerhouse

Life on Mars: Inside the Billion-Dollar Candy Empire That's Secretly a Pet Powerhouse

Apr 13, 2025
Mars Inc. produces some of the country's favorite candy – Snickers, M&Ms, and Milky Way. Mars, Inc. is the sixth largest privately owned business in the U.S. and for a company that makes such a fun product, the Mars family and the company they control have long been shrouded in secrecy.
The Richest Oil And Gas Billionaires In The World

The Richest Oil And Gas Billionaires In The World

May 1, 2017
Not surprisingly, most of the richest American oil and gas billionaires live in Texas. Let's take a look at them.
Meet The Under-The-Radar San Francisco Family That Controls A $3 Billion Real Estate Empire

Meet The Under-The-Radar San Francisco Family That Controls A $3 Billion Real Estate Empire

May 27, 2021
They may not have the same name recognition of their peers, but the Swig family controls an incredible commercial real estate portfolio.
She's Worth $80 Billion, Is The 20th Richest Person In The World... And You've Never Heard Her Name And Wouldn't Recognize Her On The Street

She's Worth $80 Billion, Is The 20th Richest Person In The World... And You've Never Heard Her Name And Wouldn't Recognize Her On The Street

Sep 4, 2025
Imagine being one of the 20 richest people in the world and still having the ability to walk the streets without being recognized. That's the ultimate dream.
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.
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.
Elon Musk Just Ended John D. Rockefeller's 80+ Year Reign As The Richest Person In History

Elon Musk Just Ended John D. Rockefeller's 80+ Year Reign As The Richest Person In History

Nov 4, 2021
With his net worth topping $340 billion for the first time, Elon Musk just ended John. D. Rockefeller's 80+ year reign as the uncontested richest person in history.
One Of The Richest Families In America Owes Their Entire Fortune To... Hot Pockets.

One Of The Richest Families In America Owes Their Entire Fortune To... Hot Pockets.

Aug 7, 2025
In case you were wondering, YES inventing Hot Pockets made someone a billionaire. In fact, Hot Pockets turned the Merage family into one of the richest families in America!
Billionaire Tax Evader Turned Cayman Island Land Baron: The Ken Dart Story

Billionaire Tax Evader Turned Cayman Island Land Baron: The Ken Dart Story

Jan 21, 2016
The expatriation of Ken Dart was the most dramatic step in a journey that took him from Dart Container Corp.'s Mason, Michigan headquarters to the intriguing worlds of international finance and Caribbean tax shelters.