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Five Billionaires Who Are Surprisingly Frugal

Five Billionaires Who Are Surprisingly Frugal

Nov 22, 2016

Just because they are worth BILLIONS doesn't meant they aren't still super cheap…

Woman Pushed In Front Of NYC Train Has Ties To Billionaire

Woman Pushed In Front Of NYC Train Has Ties To Billionaire

Nov 21, 2016

Last week, a woman was pushed to her death in front of a New York subway train. The gruesome event has revealed that 49-year-old Connie Watton had ties to a billionaire…

King Of Online Gaming Industry Betting Big On His Old Company

King Of Online Gaming Industry Betting Big On His Old Company

Nov 19, 2016

Canadian David Baazov was crowned king of online gaming after the bold purchase of online gaming site PokerStars. Now he's back.

A Chinese Billionaire Just Bought Dick Clark Productions For $1 BILLION

A Chinese Billionaire Just Bought Dick Clark Productions For $1 BILLION

Nov 13, 2016

China's richest person has added a U.S. television production company to his portfolio. Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda Group agreed to pay a staggering amount for Dick Clark Productions Inc.

Billionaire Len Ainsworth Donates $2 Million To University Of Sydney Medical Specimen Collection

Billionaire Len Ainsworth Donates $2 Million To University Of Sydney Medical Specimen Collection

Nov 7, 2016

Billionaire Len Ainsworth, who recently made a $2 million donation to the University of Sydney's "historic collection of medical pathology specimens."

Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Planning Middle East Messaging App

Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Planning Middle East Messaging App

Nov 5, 2016

Last week at a business conference in Dubai, billionaire Mohamed Alabbar was asked if he had any plans to launch his own phone messaging app akin to WhatsApp.

He's The Richest Black Man In America… And Most People Have Never Heard His Name!

He's The Richest Black Man In America… And Most People Have Never Heard His Name!

Nov 4, 2016

Robert F. Smith is the billionaire everyone is talking about but nobody knew about just a few months ago. He is the 53-year-old founder of the private equity firm, Vista Equity Partners. Vista deals in the not-so-sexy category of enterprise software, which might be why he's flown under the radar until now.

Billionaire Urs Schwarzenbach Hit With Big Fine For Artwork Import Tax Dodge

Billionaire Urs Schwarzenbach Hit With Big Fine For Artwork Import Tax Dodge

Nov 4, 2016

Swiss billionaire Urs Schwarzenbach was recently hit with a fine of more than $4 million for failing to pay the legal tax on bringing more than 200 pieces of art into Switzerland.

The U.S.'s Richest Real Estate Family You Never Heard Of–Until Now

The U.S.'s Richest Real Estate Family You Never Heard Of–Until Now

Nov 3, 2016

Sol Goldman was once New York City's biggest landlord. Goldman founded Solil Management. Today, his heirs have a $12 billion fortune, making them the 16th richest family in the U.S.

A Company You've Never Heard Of Is Quietly Building A New Coffee Empire To Rival Starbucks

A Company You've Never Heard Of Is Quietly Building A New Coffee Empire To Rival Starbucks

Nov 3, 2016

There's a new player in the coffee and bagel-sphere and it's called, fittingly Coffee & Bagels. The shops are the brainchild of JAB Holding Co., a European investment firm looking to build its own caffeine empire and challenge Starbucks.

Boy, Sheldon Adelson Really, Really, Hates Pot   

Boy, Sheldon Adelson Really, Really, Hates Pot  

Nov 2, 2016

There are marijuana legalization initiatives on a number of state ballots this November. But if billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has anything to say about it, those propositions will fail.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Has Never Sold A Single Uber Share!

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Has Never Sold A Single Uber Share!

Nov 1, 2016

Uber CEO and co-founder told a crowd recently that he's never sold a share of his own company's stock to get some extra cash. See what other crazy details he revealed about himself and his company!

Saudi Prince Buys Russian Billionaire's Yacht, Kicks Him Off The Next Day

Saudi Prince Buys Russian Billionaire's Yacht, Kicks Him Off The Next Day

Oct 31, 2016

The 440-foot superyacht Serene is a pretty irresistible piece of craftsmanship, in addition to ranking among the biggest superyachts in the world.

The $400 Million 'Sailing Yacht A' Completes First Sea Tests

The $400 Million 'Sailing Yacht A' Completes First Sea Tests

Oct 31, 2016

The $400 million vessel known as Sailing Yacht A has officially earned the designation of one of the biggest sailing crafts in the world after its first successful sailing test.

Faced With Insider Trading, Steven Cohen Amassed An Art Collection Worth $1 Billion

Faced With Insider Trading, Steven Cohen Amassed An Art Collection Worth $1 Billion

Oct 30, 2016

Steven Cohen is one of the most successful hedge fund managers, ever. He is also known for his extensive and impressive art collection, that is valued at an estimated $1 billion.

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