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Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be world’s richest man

Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be world’s richest man

Summary

Category: business Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison has become the world's richest person, surpassing Tesla's Elon Musk. Ellison's wealth increased significantly due to a sharp rise in Oracle's stock value, while Tesla's stock value has declined this year.

Key Facts

  • Larry Ellison is the cofounder of the software company Oracle.
  • As of a recent trading day, Oracle's stock rose by 34.4 percent.
  • Ellison's net worth reached $393 billion according to Bloomberg.
  • Elon Musk had been the world’s richest person for four years before Ellison.
  • Tesla's stock value has decreased by 14 percent this year.
  • Oracle's earnings report showed strong performance, partly due to AI-related orders.
  • Ellison owns a 41 percent stake in Oracle, which significantly contributes to his wealth.
  • Forbes still lists Musk as the richest person due to differences in valuing SpaceX.
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