Elon Musk leads world's 500 richest people in 2024 as wealth grew

Tue, Dec 31, 2024, 10:03 AM

The top 500 wealthiest individuals globally accumulated a combined net worth exceeding $10 trillion in 2024. Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk emerged as one of the year's most significant gainers, with his net worth climbing to $442.1 billion following the US presidential election, solidifying his position as the world's wealthiest person.

Wealth! host Madison Mills explores this development, examining the other executives who substantially increased their fortunes throughout 2024.

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This post was written by Angel Smith