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Billionaires

Billionaires are individuals with a net worth of at least one billion dollars, often amassed through entrepreneurship, investments, or inheritance. They wield considerable influence in global markets, politics, and philanthropy, shaping industries and economic trends. Tracking billionaire wealth and activities offers insights into market dynamics, innovation, and shifting economic power.

Cathie Wood's SpaceX Bet Grows as Rocket Lab Stock Flashes a Death Cross
Cathie Wood's SpaceX Bet Grows as Rocket Lab Stock Flashes a Death Cross
Bill Ackman Saw Microsoft Before the Chart Did
Bill Ackman Saw Microsoft Before the Chart Did
Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households
Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households
Bill Ackman Saw Microsoft Before the Chart Did
Bill Ackman Saw Microsoft Before the Chart Did
Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households
Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households
What’s Hotter Than Nvidia Stock? Jensen Huang Autograph Action Heats Up: Signed Graphics Card Auction Cost
What’s Hotter Than Nvidia Stock? Jensen Huang Autograph Action Heats Up: Signed Graphics Card Auction Cost
Jensen Huang Passes Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison: Here’s How Much Nvidia CEO is Worth
Jensen Huang Passes Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison: Here’s How Much Nvidia CEO is Worth

Billionaires Recent News

Walmart Heirs Lose $9.4 Billion in Wealth in 2026: Stock Drop Hurts Odds of Making Top 10 Richest
Walmart Heirs Lose $9.4 Billion in Wealth in 2026: Stock Drop Hurts Odds of Making Top 10 Richest
Walmart stock falling post earnings is bad news for the wealth of the heirs of Sam Walton and the retail company.
David Einhorn's PayPal Bet Just Flashed a Golden Cross
David Einhorn's PayPal Bet Just Flashed a Golden Cross
PayPal stock has formed a Golden Cross just weeks after billionaire investor David Einhorn disclosed a new $61.5 million stake in the fintech giant.
One of Israel Englander's Biotech Picks Just Turned Into a $500M Merger Story
One of Israel Englander's Biotech Picks Just Turned Into a $500M Merger Story
Werewolf Therapeutics surged after announcing a $500 million merger with Ambros Therapeutics, putting focus on Israel Englander's holding.
California’s Billionaire Tax Wins Support From Nearly 50% of Voters as November Vote Nears: Poll
California’s Billionaire Tax Wins Support From Nearly 50% of Voters as November Vote Nears: Poll
California voters narrowly support Proposition 40, a one-time 5% billionaire tax, ahead of the November ballot.
Mark Cuban Warns California Wealth Tax Could Drive Billion-Dollar Startups Out of State: ‘Ideology Is Not a Strategy’
Mark Cuban Warns California Wealth Tax Could Drive Billion-Dollar Startups Out of State: ‘Ideology Is Not a Strategy’
Cuban warned Khanna’s proposed 5% California wealth tax could drive startup founders and investors out of the state.
Ro Khanna Calls US a 'Second Gilded Age,' Says Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Raise $4 Trillion
Ro Khanna Calls US a 'Second Gilded Age,' Says Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Raise $4 Trillion
Ro Khanna says a billionaire wealth tax could raise $4 trillion over 10 years and fund childcare, education and Medicare.
Bernie Sanders Slammed Google Co-Founder for Spending Millions to Stop California's Billionaire Tax Proposal—Crypto Punters Weigh Passage Odds
Bernie Sanders Slammed Google Co-Founder for Spending Millions to Stop California's Billionaire Tax Proposal—Crypto Punters Weigh Passage Odds
Cryptocurrency bookmakers slightly raised odds that California’s one-time billionaire wealth tax will pass in this year’s election.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Rebounds on SpaceX Bounce — Now Nearly 800,000x the Average American
Elon Musk's Net Worth Rebounds on SpaceX Bounce — Now Nearly 800,000x the Average American
Elon Musk is worth almost three times the next richest person in the world. Here's how he compares to the average U.S. household.
Elon Musk Joked About Buying Manchester United — Now Jeff Bezos Is Buying Into Its Biggest Rival
Elon Musk Joked About Buying Manchester United — Now Jeff Bezos Is Buying Into Its Biggest Rival
The list of celebrities and rich people buying soccer team stakes could go up with English team Liverpool nearing a big announcement.
Gavin Newsom Announces Nation's Highest State Minimum Wage at $17.40, Blasts Trump Over Federal Pay Floor
Gavin Newsom Announces Nation's Highest State Minimum Wage at $17.40, Blasts Trump Over Federal Pay Floor
California will increase its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour on Jan. 1, the highest statewide rate nationwide.
Larry Ellison Was Once the World’s Richest Person — Now Elon Musk Is Four Times Wealthier
Larry Ellison Was Once the World’s Richest Person — Now Elon Musk Is Four Times Wealthier
Larry Ellison briefly passed Elon Musk in 2025 as the world's richest man. Ten months later things are significantly different.
Bernie Sanders Mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Over Potential $10.5 Billion Tax Bill in California: 'How Will He Survive?'
Bernie Sanders Mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Over Potential $10.5 Billion Tax Bill in California: 'How Will He Survive?'
Bernie Sanders says California's billionaire tax could fund healthcare while raising billions from Mark Zuckerberg.
Elon Musk Net Worth Drops by $600 Billion in One Month, But He Could Still Buy Every NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL Team and Pocket $172 Billion
Elon Musk Net Worth Drops by $600 Billion in One Month, But He Could Still Buy Every NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL Team and Pocket $172 Billion
Elon Musk's net worth has fallen significantly over the last month, but he's still rich enough to buy every major sports team in North America.
Bill Ackman Cheers Anduril's New Autonomous Combat Aircraft: 'Super Cool'
Bill Ackman Cheers Anduril's New Autonomous Combat Aircraft: 'Super Cool'
Bill Ackman praised Anduril's new autonomous Thunder rotorcraft after its unveiling, highlighting next step in AI-powered military aviation.
TSMC's 68% Sales Surge Just Validated This Billionaire's $9.5 Billion Bet
TSMC's 68% Sales Surge Just Validated This Billionaire's $9.5 Billion Bet
TSMC reported 67.9% June sales growth ahead of earnings, reinforcing billionaire Lewis Sanders' $9.5 billion investment in the AI chip giant.
Mark Cuban’s First Hustle at 12? He ‘Killed It’ Door to Door — Selling the Last Thing You’d Expect From a Future Billionaire
Mark Cuban’s First Hustle at 12? He ‘Killed It’ Door to Door — Selling the Last Thing You’d Expect From a Future Billionaire
In a 2024 interview, Mark Cuban shared how his middle class upbringing helped shape his entrepreneurial spirit.
Elon Musk Is So Rich The President Would Need To Hold Office For 2.37 Million Years To Catch Up
Elon Musk Is So Rich The President Would Need To Hold Office For 2.37 Million Years To Catch Up
A look at the wealth of Elon Musk compared to the salary of the president of the United States.
SpaceX IPO Pays Off For The Musks: Elon First Trillionaire, Kimbal A Billionaire Once Again
SpaceX IPO Pays Off For The Musks: Elon First Trillionaire, Kimbal A Billionaire Once Again
Elon Musk isn't the only member of his family who saw a net worth boost from the SpaceX IPO. Younger brother Kimbal Musk is now a billionaire.
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