Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest person, surpassing French business magnate Bernard Arnault.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that according to the latest Billionaires tally, Musk’s net worth has soared to a staggering $192 billion, edging Arnault’s $187 billion fortune.
The shakeup occurred on Wednesday when LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault witnessed a 2.6% drop in shares during Paris trading. This setback opened the door for Musk, whose influence as the Twitter chief propelled him back to the number one spot.
For months, these two centibillionaires, a term reserved for those with fortunes exceeding $100 billion, have been engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy.
Arnault, at the helm of the world’s largest luxury brands conglomerate that includes prestigious names like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Celine, and Tag Heuer, seemed unshakable. However, Musk’s relentless pursuits propelled him to regain his crown.
Here is a list of the current wealthiest individuals in the world:
1. Elon Musk: $192 billion
2. Bernard Arnault: $187 billion
3. Jeff Bezos: $144 billion
4. Bill Gates: $125 billion
5. Larry Ellison: $118 billion
6. Steve Ballmer: $114 billion
7. Warren Buffet: $112 billion
8. Larry Page: $111 billion
9. Sergey Brin: $106 billion
10. Mark Zuckerberg: $96.5 billion
The list continues with other prominent figures such as Carlos Slim, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, Mukesh Ambani, Amancio Ortega, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Zhong Shanshan, Gautam Adani, and John Mars, each amassing impressive fortunes.
