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finance.yahoo.comOracle Co-Founder Net Worth Drops $10 Billion
The net worth of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison fell by $10 billion. The decline moved him from fourth to fifth on a list of wealthiest individuals.
ForbesIdemitsu Family Debuts on Japan’s Richest List at $1.15 Billion as Company Boosts Fossil-Fuel Investments
The family behind the oil refiner joined Forbes’ Japan’s Richest 2026 list at No. 47. Surging crude prices and a 65% profit jump drove the valuation.
decider.comAbel Tesfaye Earns $298 Million, Joins Forbes Iconoclast 50 List
Musician Abel Tesfaye, performing as The Weeknd, earned an estimated $298 million in the past year. His After Hours Til Dawn Tour sold more than 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows.
medium.comSoftBank Shares Fall, Cutting Masayoshi Son Net Worth by $13 Billion
SoftBank shares declined, reducing Masayoshi Son's net worth by $13 billion. The drop ended his position as Asia's wealthiest individual.
eonline.comDavid Beckham Reaches $1 Billion Net Worth, Forbes Estimates
Forbes values David Beckham at $1 billion as of May 2026, driven by his 26% ownership in Inter Miami and endorsement and media ventures.
BenzingaScott Galloway Says One in Three Billionaires Have Escape Plans
Entrepreneur Scott Galloway stated that roughly one-third of billionaires maintain private exit plans. He urged the ultra-wealthy to focus resources on improving conditions on Earth rather than preparing for collapse.
BenzingaMark Cuban Discusses Efforts to Raise Children Without Entitlement
Mark Cuban said his primary concern is preventing his children from developing entitlement linked to family wealth. He described specific steps taken at home and recounted examples from past interviews spanning more than a decade.
BenzingaBill Gates Says Billionaire Status Reduces Financial Worry
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates stated in a 2019 Reddit AMA that being a billionaire has made him happier than living a middle-class life because he does not have to think about health or college costs. He added that a billion dollars is not required to reach that level of financ…
webpronews.comStudy Links Parental Wealth to Adult Homeownership Rates
New research from the U.S. Census Bureau and Carnegie Mellon University examined tax and property records for millions of families. The analysis found that parental wealth influences homeownership more than adult income in high-cost markets.
Elon Musk Net Worth Reaches $722 Billion After SpaceX Filing Update
Elon Musk's estimated wealth increased by $45 billion to a record $722 billion following the release of SpaceX's IPO prospectus. The filing showed Musk had pledged far fewer shares as loan collateral than previously assumed.
dnaindia.comForbes Adjusts Billionaire Wealth Rankings to Include Prior Charitable Giving
Forbes recalculated the net worth of the world's richest individuals by adding back donations to charity. The adjusted ranking shows several billionaires moving up significantly when past gifts are counted as retained wealth.
nypost.comReddit Users Describe Daily Habits in Ultra-Wealthy Households
Workers who serve households with net worths above $50 million shared examples of spending and behavior they observed. The accounts were posted in a Reddit thread that drew more than 3,000 comments.
koreatimes.co.krWealthy Individuals Increase Spending on Elite Matchmaking Services
High-net-worth singles are paying between £15,000 and £100,000 for professional matchmaking services that provide curated introductions. The services operate alongside a broader expansion of the UK wellness market, which reached $224 billion in 2022.
Wealth Displays Shift Toward Visible and Flashy Styles
Business Insider reported that displays of wealth in the United States are moving from understated to more visible forms. The article cites examples including events attended by Lauren Sánchez and changes to the Oval Office under President Trump.
agriculture.einnews.comBeckhams Reach Billionaire Status on Sunday Times Rich List
The Sunday Times Rich List estimates Sir David and Lady Beckham's combined wealth at £1.1bn, making him the first UK billionaire from sports. Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher appear on the list for the first time with an estimated £375m. The list, which ranks the UK's 350 r…
indiatoday.intoday.inDavid Beckham Becomes UK's First Billionaire Sportsman
Sir David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached a combined wealth of £1.185bn according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making him the first British sportsman to become a billionaire. The former England captain's fortune places the couple second among sportspeople in the…
forbes.comSamsung Electronics Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Chip Demand
Jay Y. Lee’s net worth reached $34 billion on surging Samsung shares, making him and three female relatives the country’s four richest people. The company’s market capitalization crossed $1 trillion last week after its shares rose five-fold in the past year, fueled by demand for…
xxlmag.comDr. Dre Reaches Billionaire Status After Beats Sale to Apple
Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, sold his stake in Beats Electronics to Apple for more than $500 million in cash and nearly $100 million in stock. Forbes now estimates his net worth at $1 billion. The hip-hop artist and producer discussed his career, perfectionist approach to w…
news.google.comForbes Reports 390 New Billionaires Added to Global List This Year
Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires list shows the United States produced the most new billionaires at 106, followed by China with 55. The newcomers include AI entrepreneurs, celebrities and heirs, with nearly two-thirds self-made. Manufacturing led sectors with 91 new billionaires…
South China Morning PostChina's Ultra-High-Net-Worth Population Increases, Hong Kong Forecast for Growth by 2031
Mainland China's population of individuals with assets exceeding $30 million grew 23 percent over the past five years to 121,677, according to a report. The figure is projected to rise another 18.8 percent to 144,602 by 2031, while China's global share of such individuals decline…