Larry Ellison Surpasses Elon Musk as World's Richest Person with $393 Billion Fortune
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Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder and CTO, has surpassed Elon Musk as the world's richest person with a net worth of $393 billion, compared to Musk's $385 billion. Ellison's wealth increased by $101 billion on Wednesday morning, marking a significant shift in the billionaire rankings. Musk had previously held the top spot since 2021, with brief periods where Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault claimed the title.
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· 4 pulledElon Musk can no longer claim the title of the world's richest man — at least for the time being
The net worth of Oracle CTO and co-founder, Larry Ellison, ballooned by $101 billion on Wednesday morning
Ellison's wealth now surpasses Musk's, which sits at $385 billion
Musk first topped the list of the world's richest people in 2021
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