Elon Musk is still the richest person in the world, even after losing billions when Tesla’s stock crashed in February. His fortune dropped to $359 billion, down from over $400 billion last year. Protests at Tesla dealerships and falling sales in Europe hurt the company. Musk’s role cutting federal jobs also made some Americans angry. But his work with SpaceX and artificial intelligence keeps him on top.
Mark Zuckerberg jumped to second place for the first time ever. His company Meta’s stock rose while Amazon’s fell. Zuckerberg is now worth $231 billion, passing Jeff Bezos. Meta is investing in AI and virtual reality, which could change how we use technology. Zuckerberg has stayed close to political leaders, like attending President Trump’s inauguration earlier this year.
Jeff Bezos fell to third place after Amazon’s stock dropped 11% in February. His net worth is now $227 billion. Amazon faces challenges as online shopping slows and costs rise. Bezos still leads in space exploration with Blue Origin, but it hasn’t boosted his wealth like Musk’s SpaceX.
The rest of the top 10 includes Larry Ellison ($210 billion) from Oracle and Bernard Arnault ($188 billion), who runs luxury brands like Louis Vuitton. Warren Buffett gained $15 billion as his company’s stock hit record highs. Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin lost money but stayed in the top 10. Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, rounds out the list with $119 billion.
Overall, the world’s ten richest people lost $140 billion last month. Their total wealth is now $1.89 trillion. Tech stocks and government policies played a big role in these changes. While some blame overreach in Washington for hurting businesses, others say innovation and smart investing keep these leaders on top. The gap between the richest and everyday workers keeps growing, sparking debates about fairness in the economy.
