According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon Musk has once again taken the top spot as the world’s richest person after surpassing Bernard Arnault, the CEO of the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton. As of Thursday, Musk’s net worth stood at approximately $192 billion, while Arnault’s net worth was approximately $187 billion.
Bezos and Gates Follow Behind
Following Musk and Arnault on the list of the world’s wealthiest people are Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $144 billion and Bill Gates with a net worth of $125 billion.
Index Details and Updates
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s wealthiest people. The net worth analysis on each billionaire’s profile page provides details about the calculations used to determine their net worth. The figures are updated at the end of each trading day in New York.
Musk’s Wealth Attributed to Tesla Stock Prices
Musk’s position as the world’s richest person can be partly attributed to the surge in Tesla stock prices, which have risen by approximately 89 percent so far in 2023. Musk and Arnault have been in a neck-and-neck race for the title of the world’s richest person, with Arnault reportedly overtaking Musk in December 2022 before Musk reclaimed the top spot in late February.
In summary, Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest person, surpassing Bernard Arnault, the CEO of Louis Vuitton, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk’s net worth is approximately $192 billion, while Arnault’s net worth is approximately $187 billion. Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates follow behind with net worths of $144 billion and $125 billion, respectively. Musk’s wealth can be partly attributed to the surge in Tesla stock prices, which have risen approximately 89 percent so far in 2023. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index provides a daily ranking of the world’s wealthiest people, with updates provided at the end of each trading day in New York.
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