Sure! Here are the top 10 richest people in the world according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, along with brief details about each:
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Bernard Arnault
- Net Worth: $233 billion
- Source of Wealth: LVMH (Luxury Goods)
- Details: Chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and Tiffany & Co.
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Elon Musk
- Net Worth: $218 billion
- Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX
- Details: CEO of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX, Musk is known for his work in electric vehicles, space exploration, and various other innovative technologies.
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Jeff Bezos
- Net Worth: $155 billion
- Source of Wealth: Amazon
- Details: Founder of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer. Bezos also owns The Washington Post and Blue Origin, a space exploration company.
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Larry Ellison
- Net Worth: $142 billion
- Source of Wealth: Oracle
- Details: Co-founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, a multinational computer technology company that offers database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products.
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Bill Gates
- Net Worth: $119 billion
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Details: Co-founder of Microsoft, Gates has diversified his investments and focuses heavily on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Warren Buffett
- Net Worth: $117 billion
- Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway
- Details: Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company with investments in diverse sectors including insurance, rail transportation, energy, and more.
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Mark Zuckerberg
- Net Worth: $111 billion
- Source of Wealth: Facebook (Meta Platforms)
- Details: Co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook, now Meta Platforms. He is also involved in various philanthropic efforts through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
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Steve Ballmer
- Net Worth: $106 billion
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Details: Former CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer is now the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and invests in various technology ventures.
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Larry Page
- Net Worth: $105 billion
- Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Details: Co-founder of Google, Page has played a pivotal role in its growth and development into Alphabet Inc., which encompasses various companies and technologies including Google, YouTube, and others.
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Sergey Brin
- Net Worth: $101 billion
- Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Details: Co-founder of Google, Brin has contributed significantly to the company's technological advancements and continues to be involved in various innovative projects within Alphabet Inc.
These rankings and net worth figures are based on real-time assessments and are subject to change as market conditions fluctuate.
Source: Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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