Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $300 billion for the first time in almost three years, as shares of Tesla Inc. soar on bets that his close ties with President-elect Donald Trump will bolster the company.Musk has added more to his personal fortune since Trump’s win than anyone else tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Trump also voiced support for SpaceX, which makes up $82 billion of Musk’s net worth, and its push to reach Mars. It’s still short of his all-time high of $340.4 billion in 2021.Even before the election, Musk’s net worth had been on the rise, with strong Tesla earnings in mid-October adding $34 billion to his fortune in a day.Read More: Elon Musk’s Wealth Soars $34 Billion as Tesla Comes Roaring BackMost of Musk’s fortune is tied up in Tesla, the world’s largest electric-vehicle manufacturer, whose prospects depend heavily on the federal government. Musk said during a Tesla earnings call last month that he’d push for a federal approval process for autonomous vehicles — a centerpiece of the company’s future strategy — if selected for a role in the Trump administration.Trump initially said he’d roll back EV initiatives in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in July, but changed his position a month later.“I’m for electric cars,” Trump said at a rally in Atlanta.

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Musk acknowledges $2 trillion spending cut goal a long shot
1 hour, 5 minutes ago

Musk acknowledges $2 trillion spending cut goal a long shot

The Hindu  

Elon Musk, who U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to oversee a government cost-cutting effort, acknowledged that his declared goal of cutting $2 trillion in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget would be a long shot. "I think if we try for 2 trillion, we've got a good shot at getting 1," Mr. Musk, the world's richest person, said …

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
3 days, 7 hours ago

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Hindustan Times  

OSLO -Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration, anti-Islamic political …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk donates shares worth $100 million to charities
4 days, 12 hours ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk donates shares worth $100 million to charities

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated 268,000 Tesla shares to undisclosed charities shortly before the new year, as per regulatory filing. In 2022, he donated Tesla shares worth $1.95 billion, and in 2021, he contributed approximately $5.74 billion to the Musk Foundation, his nonprofit organization. According to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the shares were donated as part …

Elon Musk remains wealthiest billionaire: Here’s the top 10
4 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk remains wealthiest billionaire: Here’s the top 10

Live Mint  

With a net worth of over $420 billion, Elon Musk kicked off 2025 as the world's wealthiest individual, followed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who had $233.5 billion, according to Forbes' latest billionaire rankings. Larry Page Net worth: $156 billion Fueled by an 11% rally in Google parent Alphabet's stock price, Larry Page's net worth increased by $14 billion to …

Elon Musk's Tesla sees first sales drop since 2011 as competition rises, Trump support holds back customers
6 days, 5 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla sees first sales drop since 2011 as competition rises, Trump support holds back customers

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since 2011, Elon Musk's electric vehicle, Tesla, saw its sales drop by 1.1% in 2024, news agency Associated Press reported, citing the company's sales figures. Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC, U.S. on November …

Elon Musk's Tesla sees first annual sales decline: 1.1% drop in 2024
6 days, 20 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla sees first annual sales decline: 1.1% drop in 2024

India Today  

For the first time since 2011, Tesla on Thursday reported an annual decline in global vehicle sales, sinking a stock that has soared since Donald Trump’s victory. Tesla’s global vehicle sales rose 2.3% in the final quarter thanks to 0% financing, free charging and low-priced leases. The year-over-year global sales drop is Tesla’s first since 2011, according to figures from …

'If you were a friend of Trump, you'd be worried': Billionaire's influence raises alarm
1 week, 1 day ago

'If you were a friend of Trump, you'd be worried': Billionaire's influence raises alarm

Raw Story  

The growing influence that one of Donald Trump's most ardent backers has over the president-elect should be the object of serious concern to his friends and allies, suggested noted Yale historian Tim Snyder. In an interview with the Guardian's Martin Pengelly published on New Year's Day, Snyder pointed out that Elon Musk's massive wealth dwarfs Trump's and he will not …

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war
1 week, 5 days ago

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's top issue next year is fixing immigration, and an MSNBC political panel thinks he set up his supporters for an internal civil war over it. Speaking to Ayman Mohyeldin, who is filling in for Nicolle Wallace, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson said Trump has spent the past decade blaming immigrants for all that ails them. It presented itself …

Trump’s net worth rose by billions this year despite legal challenges and a wild stock market. Here’s what it is now.
2 weeks ago

Trump’s net worth rose by billions this year despite legal challenges and a wild stock market. Here’s what it is now.

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s net worth ballooned from $2.5 billion to …

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers
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2 weeks ago

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers

Salon  

Billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump's chief financier, on Wednesday sparked MAGA backlash after defending visas for foreign tech workers. Musk called a shortage of “excellent engineering talent” a “fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley” in a Wednesday tweet, arguing that immigrant labor is an essential ingredient in American innovation and warning of a "dire shortage …

Elon Musk’s ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ Attitude Clashes with Washington
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ Attitude Clashes with Washington

Politico  

The billionaire tapped by Trump to co-chair the commission dubbed the “Department of Government Efficiency” embodies the Silicon Valley ethos of “move fast and break things,” more so even than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who made the motto famous in the first place. The SpaceX founder’s freewheeling, “if things are not failing, you are not innovating enough” approach — which …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Billionaire slips four notches to fifth on world’s richest list after losing $32 billion – find out who
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Billionaire slips four notches to fifth on world’s richest list after losing $32 billion – find out who

Live Mint  

Bernard Arnault, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French luxury goods giant LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, topped the world’s billionaires list until September this year. The top four spots in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index are occupied by Elon Musk, with a net worth of $444 billion; Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of $244 billion; Mark Zuckerberg, with …

This billionaire, once world's richest, lost $32 billion in 2024. It's not Jeff Bezos
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

This billionaire, once world's richest, lost $32 billion in 2024. It's not Jeff Bezos

Hindustan Times  

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH used to be the richest person in the world just in September this year. He is no stranger to becoming the richest and then losing that title multiple times, first becoming the richest in August 2021 due to a sharp rise of luxury goods sales in Asia. He then …

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump on Monday called talks that he had ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk a “hoax”, and said that he will be the new president of the United States. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. “No, he’s not taking the …

Fox News claims Trump is authorizing Elon Musk’s tweets: ‘They’re in lockstep’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fox News claims Trump is authorizing Elon Musk’s tweets: ‘They’re in lockstep’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News host Lawrence Jones asserted on Friday that Donald …

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has pushed back against claims that Elon Musk is wielding outsized influence within the Republican Party after the tech billionaire played a major role in derailing a key spending bill intended to avert a government shutdown. Early Wednesday, Musk denounced the bill on his social media platform X, warning, “Stop the steal of your tax dollars!” …

Politics, discos, private islands: Billionaires spent big in 2024
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Politics, discos, private islands: Billionaires spent big in 2024

Salon  

By many measures, 2024 was a good year for the ultra wealthy. The world’s 10 richest people — including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg — saw their collective wealth increase by $64 billion following the reelection of former President Donald Trump. Related CEOs who lose pay plans are still super rich Musk's $277M election, $35M Texas compound If …

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Associated Press  

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges. “All that does is give the keys to these districts over to the Democrats.” Musk spent an estimated $250 million during the presidential …

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal

Raw Story  

Congress is careening toward a government shutdown after U.S. President-elect Trump, egged on by billionaire Elon Musk—who helped bankroll Trump's reelection campaign and is slated to help oversee cuts to government spending and regulation in the new administration—torpedoed a federal spending bill that would have kept the government open for the next few months. These sorts of remarks continued Thursday, …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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3 weeks ago

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row

The Independent  

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Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
3 weeks ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

Democrats Wonder If Elon Musk Is Trump’s ‘Shadow President’
3 weeks ago

Democrats Wonder If Elon Musk Is Trump’s ‘Shadow President’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire who has become Donald Trump’s omnipresent best friend since Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, already has a lot of titles. “You have to ask Donald Trump if Elon Musk is the one making decisions,” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told HuffPost on Wednesday. “Shadow President Elon Musk spent all day railing …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
3 weeks ago

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The people want change," Musk told the audience of …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media platform, space technology …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. It's going to be a revolution.” Musk's attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages …

Indonesia plans to pitch data-center opportunities to Elon Musk
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Indonesia plans to pitch data-center opportunities to Elon Musk

Live Mint  

NUSA DUA, Indonesia—Indonesia plans to pitch business opportunities, including data centers, to Elon Musk, although he previously declined a proposal to build an electric-vehicle battery factory in the country, a government adviser said. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, said he suggested the battery-factory idea to Musk, but was turned down due to Indonesia’s distance from Tesla’s …

Elon Musk, now worth over $400 billion, leads Trump's super-rich administration
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk, now worth over $400 billion, leads Trump's super-rich administration

Salon  

Elon Musk’s net worth has topped $400 billion, making him the first person in the world to reach that threshold and far ahead of the other billionaires tapped for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Musk, CEO of Tesla and co-leader of Trump's new DOGE nongovernmental advisory group, has seen his fortune increase 77% since the Nov. 5 election to $447 …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
3 weeks, 2 days ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is third-highest net worth gainer, after Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is third-highest net worth gainer, after Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Live Mint  

Nvidia is one of the most valued tech companies in the world right now. With the company's growth in 2024, the net worth of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has also risen. Huang has added $76 billion to his net worth since the beginning of 2024, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Other gainers Huang's net worth has soared more than …

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The world’s richest person became even richer Wednesday …

Trump set to scrap car-crash regulation Musk hates: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump set to scrap car-crash regulation Musk hates: Report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering scrapping a car-crash …

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s outspoken political leanings and his strong ties to President-elect Donald Trump, have made owning a Tesla a rather complex symbol, because of an awkward clash between the brand’s identity and its CEO’s actions Owning a Tesla used to be a statement about innovation, sustainability, and a greener future. But for many, it’s now a complex symbol thanks to …

Bill Gates to go bankrupt? Tesla CEO Elon Musk explains how
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bill Gates to go bankrupt? Tesla CEO Elon Musk explains how

India Today  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, said that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could face bankruptcy under certain circumstances involving Tesla, the electric vehicle company Musk leads. Musk wrote on X, “If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short position will bankrupt even Bill Gates.” This comment has reignited their long-standing feud over Gates’ alleged short …

Elon Musk’s shocking claim amid Tesla feud: ’That short position will bankrupt Bill Gates’
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s shocking claim amid Tesla feud: ’That short position will bankrupt Bill Gates’

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reignited his longstanding feud with Bill Gates, claiming that Gates’ alleged short position against Tesla could potentially bankrupt the Microsoft founder. Musk’s latest tweet boldly declared, “If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short position will bankrupt even Bill Gates.” According to NDTV, the feud between the two tech billionaires …

How Elon Musk became the first person with net worth of $400 billion
4 weeks ago

How Elon Musk became the first person with net worth of $400 billion

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the SpaceX and Tesla owner, has become the first person to hit a net worth of $400 billion. According to CBS, Musk’s fortune spiked by around $50 billion after an insider sale at Space X. Forbes reported that SpaceX and its investors have agreed to execute a share buyback deal that estimated the company’s net worth at $350 …

SpaceX is now more valuable than McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk becomes richest person of our era
4 weeks ago

SpaceX is now more valuable than McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk becomes richest person of our era

Firstpost  

This surge in SpaceX’s valuation comes after a secondary share sale, which has contributed to the company’s growing financial strength. SpaceX has reached a valuation of $350 billion, with Musk’s personal wealth now standing at $400 billion As SpaceX continues to soar, so does Elon Musk's personal fortune. With SpaceX's recent success, Musk’s net worth has surpassed $400 billion, making …

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?
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4 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The world’s richest person became even richer Wednesday …

How SpaceX insider deal helped Elon Musk's wealth soar beyond $400 billion mark
4 weeks ago

How SpaceX insider deal helped Elon Musk's wealth soar beyond $400 billion mark

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has set a record as the first person to exceed a net worth of $400 billion, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has become the first person in history to have a net worth of $400 billion A recent insider share sale at SpaceX, his aerospace company, is estimated to have …

Elon Musk hits ‘historic first’: $400 billion net worth rocketed by $50 billion SpaceX share sale
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk hits ‘historic first’: $400 billion net worth rocketed by $50 billion SpaceX share sale

Live Mint  

Elon Musk Net Worth: Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first individual to surpass a staggering net worth of $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Elon Musk's net worth soared to an impressive $439.2 billion As Tesla shares hit a new high Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. Trump's Win and Musk's Stock Market Impact Elon Musk's $400 …

Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $400 billion in wealth
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $400 billion in wealth

India Today  

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, has become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. A recent insider share sale at SpaceX played a huge role in boosting Musk’s net worth, reported Bloomberg. Musk’s net worth surged to $447 billion, driven by both the …

Elon Musk becomes first person in history with $400 billion net worth
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk becomes first person in history with $400 billion net worth

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has become the first person in history to reach $400 billion in net worth, after a recent insider share sale as well as the recent US elections results, reported Bloomberg. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has become the first person in history to have a net worth of $400 billion According to …

Elon Musk becomes the first person on earth to reach a net worth of $400 billion
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk becomes the first person on earth to reach a net worth of $400 billion

CNN  

New York CNN — The richest person in the world just hit an even higher milestone. Elon Musk’s net worth has reached $400 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the first person ever to cross that mark. Behind his nearly $20 billion jump in wealth was a deal that shot up Musk’s rocket company SpaceX’s valuation to roughly $350 billion, …

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign
1 month ago

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign

India Today  

NEW DELHI: Silicon Valley tech moguls made a significant impact on the recent 2024 US presidential election, with a Guardian analysis revealing that the tech industry contributed over $394.1 million to the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The majority of these donations came from billionaire Elon Musk, who gave an enormous $242.6 million to former President Donald Trump’s …

Elon Musk's xAI Wraps Up $6 Billion in Funding in Latest Round
1 month ago

Elon Musk's xAI Wraps Up $6 Billion in Funding in Latest Round

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $6 billion in new capital, according to a regulatory filing, wrapping up a funding round that has been in the works for months and was said to value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $40 billion. Bloomberg News reported in October that xAI was seeking new funding at a $40 billion valuation, not including …

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency
1 month ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’
1 month ago

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, has been tapped to …

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show
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1 month ago

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk spent over $250m on political donations to help …

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