Money and Wealth

In 2024, Jeff Yass holds the title of Pennsylvania's wealthiest individual, boasting an impressive net worth of $27.6 billion. A co-founder of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), Yass's success in trading and investments, particularly his significant stake in ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—has cemented his status in the financial world. Yass's...

Gautam Adani, with a net worth of $111 billion, has claimed the 11th spot as the richest person in the world, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, whose wealth of $109 billion now places him at No. 12. Following a bullish endorsement from U.S. brokerage Jefferies, shares of all Adani Group companies surged...

Michael Dell experienced the largest single-day decline in his wealth as the computer company he founded reported disappointing results, causing an 18% drop in Dell Technologies Inc. shares in New York. As a result, Dell's net worth fell by $11.7 billion to $107.1 billion, marking the most significant decrease on...

Born into a modest family in the small Austrian village of Thal, with a population of 2,200, Arnold Schwarzenegger asserted his dominance by winning the prestigious title of Mr. Universe four times. He then went on to conquer Hollywood with his iconic roles in "The Terminator" and "Hercules in New...

The owner of Royal Mail has unequivocally accepted a £3.57 billion ($4.6 billion) takeover bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, solidifying the sale of one of Britain’s oldest and most iconic institutions. International Distribution Services (IDS), which owns the loss-making postal service, has firmly accepted a £3.70-per-share ($4.69) takeover offer...

Texas women are making significant strides in the world of self-made wealth. There are twelve Texan entrepreneurs on the prestigious 'Richest Self-Made Women' list, joining the ranks of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Oprah Winfrey. To qualify for this list, the wealth of these women must be self-earned through...

Diane Hendricks, hailing from Osseo, Wisconsin, envisioned a future far from the dairy farm she grew up on. Today, at 77, she stands atop the list of America's Richest Self-Made Women for the seventh consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $20.9 billion, largely attributed to her roofing supplies...

Françoise Bettencourt, heiress to the L'Oréal empire, holds the title of the richest woman globally, boasting a fortune of $101 billion, securing her position as the 14th wealthiest individual worldwide, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. However, in France, the crown for the wealthiest individual belongs to Bernard Arnault, the...

Glenn Fogel, the CEO of Booking Holdings and its flagship brand Booking.com, claimed the title of the highest-paid travel CEO among S&P 500 companies in 2023, with a total package valued at $46.7 million. For the analysis, only pure-play travel companies were considered, excluding CEOs from banks such as JPMorgan...

The list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women highlights a record-breaking year for the affluent and well-known, featuring 15 celebrities whose combined net worth has surged to $13.3 billion, a 23% increase from last year. The list includes prominent figures from the music and entertainment industries such as Beyoncé, Madonna, Ellen...