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Carlos Slim Credits His Father For His Outstanding Business Success

Carlos Slim Credits His Father For His Outstanding Business Success

Sep 27, 2017

Billionaire Carlos Slim Helú's knack for money began at an early age, and it's not hard to see why he credits his father for having encouraged those proclivities.

Meet The Man Who Went From Jail To Billionaire Thanks To Nike

Meet The Man Who Went From Jail To Billionaire Thanks To Nike

Sep 23, 2017

Park Yen-cha just joined the ranks of the billionaire set. He's also part of the exclusive fraternity of South Korean businessmen who spent time in prison.

Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Lost More Than $3 Billion In One Day Last Week

Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Lost More Than $3 Billion In One Day Last Week

Sep 22, 2017

Oracle released its first quarter earnings report last Thursday and it was not good news for founder Larry Ellison's net worth.

The 10 Richest Women of All Time – Inflation Adjusted

The 10 Richest Women of All Time – Inflation Adjusted

Sep 21, 2017

Throughout history, it is men, not women, who are typically thought of as moguls and the titans of industry. The sad fact is, women with huge personal wealth are a modern phenomenon. These are the 10 richest women of all time.

The Top Tech Investors In Silicon Valley

The Top Tech Investors In Silicon Valley

Sep 20, 2017

Where would we be today without the venture capitalists that back our favorite tech companies? Silicon Valley's venture capitalists make innovation possible.

Fertitta Brothers Unload The Rest Of Their UFC Stake

Fertitta Brothers Unload The Rest Of Their UFC Stake

Sep 17, 2017

Last summer, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta sold most of their stock in UFC for $4 billion. Now, according to a report from Forbes, the Las Vegans have sold all of their remaining shares in the mixed martial arts enterprise.

Is Elle MacPherson's Marriage To Billionaire Not Legal?

Is Elle MacPherson's Marriage To Billionaire Not Legal?

Sep 17, 2017

In June, model Elle MacPherson split from her billionaire husband Jeff Soffer. As their divorce battle heats up, Soffer revealed a shocking claim. According to him, he and Elle were never technically married.

Tilman Fertitta's Journey To Owning An NBA Team

Tilman Fertitta's Journey To Owning An NBA Team

Sep 16, 2017

Tilman Fertitta made his billions bringing failing restaurants, hotels, and casinos back to life. Now, he's the brand new owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets.

You Won't Believe The Drama In This Billion-Dollar Divorce

You Won't Believe The Drama In This Billion-Dollar Divorce

Sep 15, 2017

Billionaire developer Harry Macklowe is 80 years old and he has got some DRAMA in his relationship, or, I should say, his relationships.

Carl Icahn Making Millions From Sale Of Failed Casino

Carl Icahn Making Millions From Sale Of Failed Casino

Sep 11, 2017

Carl Icahn is dumping a big Las Vegas real estate investment he made back in 2010 for a huge gain, but only after losing millions on a similar sale in Atlantic City.

Porn Hub Creator Reinvents Himself As Socially Conscious Entrepreneur

Porn Hub Creator Reinvents Himself As Socially Conscious Entrepreneur

Sep 10, 2017

Keishi Kameyama is the founder of Pornhub.com, the world's biggest purveyor of porn. He's also a socially-conscious entrepreneur who is being hailed as an internet pioneer.

Asia's Youngest Tech Billionaire Is A Drone Mogul

Asia's Youngest Tech Billionaire Is A Drone Mogul

Sep 7, 2017

Frank Wang began the drone revolution. Everyone else is just trying to catch up. In the process he became a billionaire. Now he's landed on the list of the richest Asian tech billionaires. He's also the youngest Asian tech billionaire.

There's Another Billionaire Named Steve Winn

There's Another Billionaire Named Steve Winn

Sep 7, 2017

We all know Steve Wynn, the billionaire casino mogul. But did you know there's another Steve Winn? The other Steve Winn is routinely told he's not the real Steve Wynn. Both Steves are billionaires. It must be something in the name.

Rob Walton Unloads $62 Million Worth Of Walmart Shares And That's Still A TINY Percent Of His Total Stake

Rob Walton Unloads $62 Million Worth Of Walmart Shares And That's Still A TINY Percent Of His Total Stake

Sep 5, 2017

Sam Walton sold $62.3 million shares of his father's company. But how much is that? A paltry 1% of his $8.4 billion!

Interpol Issued A Red Notice For Red Bull Heir

Interpol Issued A Red Notice For Red Bull Heir

Sep 5, 2017

Interpol has issued a Red Notice, an international request for the arrest of the 32-year-old billionaire Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, who is wanted for a 2012 hit and run incident that resulted in the death of a police officer.