The Top 10 Richest People In The World (May 2025)
After a volatile April for U.S. stocks, a guide to which of the world’s top ten richest came out ahead–and whose fortunes fell.
Elon Musk
‘Absolutely false’: Musk and Tesla Chair dismiss report saying carmaker sought to replace CEO
Concerns about Tesla’s plunging stock prompted board members to hunt for a successor to CEO Elon Musk, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The biggest billionaire winners and losers of Trump’s first 100 days
Hundreds of billionaires are poorer since Trump took office. Here are the few who have lost—or gained—the most.
Musk says he’ll significantly cut back time At DOGE, push Trump for lower tariffs
The billionaire has faced backlash over DOGE, which has made sweeping funding cuts and layoffs to several agencies across the federal government.
Tesla Earnings: Elon Musk’s firm reports worst quarterly profit since 2021
Tesla’s $19.3 billion revenue was far below analyst forecasts of $21.3 billion.
Musk’s ‘legion’: Report details richest man’s multiple children and ‘harem drama’
Musk has 14 children with four women, but sources told The Wall Street Journal the number is likely “much” higher.
Starlink’s numbers could bring SpaceX’s valuation crashing down
While DOGE dismay has hammered Tesla stock, SpaceX is still flying high with investors as the world’s most valuable private company. But economic realities and the physical limits of beaming internet connectivity from space could puncture the good vibes.
‘Truly a moron’: Musk slams Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs
Musk hasn’t explicitly rebuked or endorsed Trump’s new tariff policy.
Trump’s tariffs are disastrous for Elon Musk
From Tesla to SpaceX to xAI, Elon Musk’s sprawling global business empire will be slammed by Trump’s tariffs regime. Here’s how.
Billionaires including Elon Musk speak out over global market meltdown
Even longtime Trump supporters are opposing the president’s tariffs as they roil the stock market.