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In 2024, billionaires saw their fortunes grow in extraordinary ways, reflecting a moment of unprecedented success and prosperity
The year of 2024 proved surprising to the billionaires of the world, with more than half of the more than 2.800 members of this select club are seeing their wealth skyrocket, according to Forbes. Together, these lucky individuals have amassed an impressive US $ 730 billion the most until December 13.
Among the highlights, Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet, stood out as the biggest winner.
He became the first person to surpass the mark of US $ 400 billion, after his rocket company, SpaceX, be evaluated in US $ 350 billion.
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This turnaround is even more remarkable since Musk was the biggest loser in 2022, but is now experiencing a moment of explosive recovery, becoming richer than anyone else.
The titans of technology
Seven of the ten billionaires who got the richest in 2024 come from the sector of tech.
The leaders of giants like Meta, Alphabet, Oracle, Amazon, Nvidia and Dell dominated the list of the year's biggest earners.
All ten are US citizens, highlighting the power of the American economy and innovation.
1.Elon Musk
Source of wealth: Tesla, SpaceX
Net worth: US $ 439 billion (+US $ 188,1 billion in 2024)
Musk made history by seeing his fortune surpass the legendary mark of US $ 400 billion, an unprecedented feat in almost four decades of monitoring by Forbes.
The increase in 68% in Tesla shares and the appreciation of SpaceX were fundamental to this rise.
2 Mark Zuckerberg
Source of wealth: Facebook
Net worth: US $ 214,4 billion (+US $ 91,8 billion)
Zuckerberg, who has faced difficulties in 2022, experienced an impressive recovery, driven by the rise in 67% in Meta's actions.
3 Larry Ellison
Source of wealth: Oracle
Net worth: US $ 218,3 billion (+US $ 84,5 billion)
Ellison saw his wealth grow thanks to the rise in Oracle shares, which soared more than 68%, consolidating its position among the biggest winners of the year.
4. Jensen Huang
Source of wealth: Nvidia
Net worth: US $ 117,2 billion (+US $ 74,3 billion)
Nvidia founder enters top 10 richest list for the first time as company shares surge 185%.
5 Jeff Bezos
Source of wealth: Amazon
Net worth: US $ 241,2 billion (+US $ 68,9 billion)
Amazon founder, now the world's second-richest person, has seen his stock soar 53%, while he also made profitable sales, saving about $1 billion in taxes.
6. Michael Dell
Source of wealth: Dell Technologies, Broadcom
Net worth: US $ 115,3 billion (+US $ 46,6 billion)
Dell benefited from the rise in Broadcom shares following its merger with VMware.
7. Rob Walton
Source of wealth: Walmart
Net worth: US $ 112,5 billion (+US $ 46,5 billion)
8. Jim Walton
Source of wealth: Walmart
Net worth: US $ 111,3 billion (+US $ 44,5 billion)
9 Alice Walton
Source of wealth: Walmart
Net worth: US $ 103,5 billion (+US $ 41,7 billion)
Walmart co-founder Sam Walton's children have also reaped the rewards of the surge. 80% in the retail giant's shares, driven by growth in online sales.
10 Larry Page
Source of wealth: Google
Net worth: US $ 156,6 billion (+US $ 40,5 billion)
Google co-founder sees fortune grow as Alphabet shares surge 30%, despite antitrust concerns faced by the company.
Reflection on a year of growth
2024 proved to be a year of growth and transformation for billionaires, especially those who skillfully navigated the tides of economy modern
With innovations and strategic investments, these tycoons continue to shape the future of the market and inspire new generations.
