Ranked: America’s richest self-made women 2026
It was a banner year for the country’s most successful women with a record number of billionaires, soaring fortunes thanks to AI and an all-time high in total wealth.
Billionaires
David Beckham reveals the biggest challenge in his career – personally and professionally
Newly crowned billionaire David Beckham charmed the crowd at Forbes 2026 Iconoclast Summit, reflecting on the lessons, risks and perseverance that turned his soccer career into a business empire.
Taylor Swift could throw hat in Oscars ring with ‘Toy Story 5’ song
Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift announced Monday she will release an original song for “Toy Story 5,” which opens in theaters later this month.
The top 10 richest people in the world (June 2026)
There’s a new member of the $300 billion club and a second sibling from America’s richest family among the planet’s ten wealthiest people.
Michael Dell’s net worth surges up $35 billion, passing Zuckerberg as 6th richest
Analysts called Dell’s latest earnings “one of the most impressive quarters we’ve seen in our time covering hardware.”
Fortunes of Anthropic’s seven cofounders more than double to $16.6 billion each
After a massive fundraise that values the AI company at nearly a trillion dollars, Dario and Daniela Amodei, along with their five cofounders, have seen their net worths soar.
Bill Ackman dealt blow in $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group
The Bolloré Group, a major shareholder in Universal Music Group, urged the record label to reject Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid, saying it undervalues the company.
Mango billionaire’s son steps down as VP—after arrest in father’s death
Andic was alone with his father on a hike in 2024 when the billionaire fell to his death.
Anthropic billionaire cofounder joins Pope Leo, warns AI job losses will spark ‘moral imperative of historic proportions’
Chris Olah warned the Vatican that his own industry can’t be trusted to govern itself.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for highly anticipated IPO
The space and AI company’s initial public offering could be valued as high as $2 trillion, which would be the biggest IPO ever.