Outlook Business Desk
The year witnessed the wealthiest multiplying their wealth through their strong company performances and advancements in emerging industries such as technology, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. Mark Zuckerberg's net worth alone rose by $94.8 billion
Retaining the title of the world’s richest person with a net worth of $442.3 billion, Elon Musk gained $213.2 billion in 2024, mainly from the rise in Tesla and SpaceX valuations. These gains solidify his position as the wealthiest individual globally
Jeff Bezos ranks second with a net worth of $247.9 billion, gaining $71 billion in 2024. His wealth is driven by Amazon’s stock performance and his space exploration ventures through Blue Origin
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth stands at $222.9 billion, increasing by $94.8 billion in 2024. His wealth growth is attributed to Meta Platforms' success, fueled by investments in the metaverse and AI, enhancing his position among the wealthiest individuals
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, has a net worth of $195.4 billion, with a $72.5 billion increase in 2024. His wealth is driven by Oracle's success in cloud computing, investments in tech companies, and real estate ventures
Larry Page, Google co-founder, has a net worth of $171.1 billion, growing by $44.7 billion in 2024. His wealth is driven by Alphabet's AI and cloud computing ventures, with his ongoing innovations in tech fueling his financial growth
Jim Walton's net worth is $116.5 billion, increasing by $43.9 billion in 2024, driven by Walmart's strong performance. Alice Walton has a net worth of $113.3 billion, rising by $43.2 billion through Walmart holdings and art investments. Rob Walton’s wealth is $114 billion, gaining $42.8 billion, mainly from Walmart, real estate, and business ventures
Sergey Brin’s net worth is $161 billion, increasing by $41 billion in 2024, fueled by Alphabet’s AI and self-driving tech projects. Michael Dell’s net worth is $114.6 billion, rising by $36.1 billion from Dell Technologies’ success. Changpeng Zhao’s wealth is $63.2 billion, adding $28.9 billion, with the cryptocurrency market boom and Binance’s dominance