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Elon Musk Net Worth: Starlink CEO Set to Become First Trillionaire From SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk's net worth has climbed to around $835 billion, with a planned SpaceX IPO in June 2026 set to test whether he becomes the world's first trillionaire.

International Business Times UK

Alice Walton’s $1 billion art vision brought American masterpieces beyond elite museum cities

Alice Walton revolutionised art philanthropy by establishing Crystal Bridges in Arkansas, bringing world-class art to everyday Americans. Her initiative, Art Bridges, now partners with over 300 institutions nationwide, subsidising loans of masterpieces to regional museums. This ensures art's accessibility, transforming cultural engagement beyond traditional coastal hubs and fostering local programming.

The Times of India

The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown

The Walton family transformed Bentonville into a bike-friendly paradise. So why are residents so mad at them?

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Elon Musk’s mother offers new insight into world’s richest man’s simple living habits as his wealth surpasses $800BN

President Donald Trump’s personal fortune surged by $1.4 billion in his first year back in power but his former White House special adviser remains the richest man on the planet

The Independent UK

Top 5 American Women Ranked Based On Their Net Worth (#1 Will Surprise You)

When it comes to wealth in America, the spotlight often shines on tech moguls and Wall Street titans. But behind the scenes—and increasingly front and center—are women who’ve built, inherited, or expanded empires worth billions. Whether through savvy business moves, media mastery, or strategic brand-building, these women are reshaping what…

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An American Family Tops the List of the World's Top 10 Richest — and It Isn't the Gates Family

The Walton family tops the 2025 list of the world's richest families with a $513.4 billion fortune. Learn about the heirs behind the Walmart empire and how they stay ahead of global dynasties.

International Business Times UK

Walmart Dynasty Knocks Bill Gates Down The Billionaire Ladder: Why Tech Titans Should Fear Grocery Money

A strong quarterly performance by Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) has the stock trading close to all-time highs. The surge in Walmart shares in 2025 has helped boost the wealth of the children of Sam Walton, who founded the retail chain.

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Move Over, Musk—The World's Richest Woman Joined the $100B Club

Alice Walton and Elon Musk represent two titans of wealth from very different sectors, with 2025 marking a groundbreaking year for each.

Benzinga

America Now Boasts 1,135 Billionaires Worth A Staggering £4.5 Trillion – Which Industries Made Them Rich?

The US now hosts a record 902 billionaires worth trillions—driven by finance and tech wealth creation across multiple sectors and raising fresh questions on inequality.

International Business Times UK

The Walton family is the richest in the world as soaring Walmart shares send the heirs’ net worth to $432 billion

Walmart's stock price rose 80%, driving gains in the Walton dynasty's net worth.

Fortune

Why billionaire philanthropy might not be as generous as you think

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated US$1.5 billion (£1.2 billion). Her largest gift to date, US$390 million in the year to September 2023, included US$249 million for the Alice L Walton…

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The world’s richest woman just joined the $100 billion club

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is a newly-minted member of the centi-billion club.

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Alice Walton Net Worth 2024: What To Know About The World's Richest Woman And Walmart Heiress

Alice Walton, the world's richest woman and Walmart heiress, has a net worth of $95 billion, driven by Walmart's soaring stock, and is known for her significant contributions to art and healthcare through her philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

L’Oréal heiress has been dethroned as the world’s richest woman by the family dynasty that tops the Fortune 500

Both women are part of families that built sprawling empires across France and the U.S. in beauty and mass retail, respectively.

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The Centibillionaires Club: 15 People Worth Over $100 Billion And Three More About To Join Their Ranks

Although there are only 15 centibillionaires, their combined wealth is around $2.3 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

International Business Times UK

Women Who Have Made Their Mark: 15 Richest Women Around the Globe And Their Sources Of Income

While women make up just 12.5 per cent of the 3,194 billionaires in the world, the number of self-made female billionaires is increasing.

Salon

Walmart: Hidden costs, public burden

Instead of paying a living wage to their employees, taxpayers are footing the bill

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Walmart heir wants museums to attract more people and donates $40 million to help

Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges will give grants to dozens of museums around the country.

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Hutchinson's launch highlights Arkansas city of Bentonville

Asa Hutchinson is launching his bid for president in the northwest Arkansas city where he was born and got his start in politics

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Alice Walton’s financial ties to Canoo CEO underlined in new lawsuit documents

New testimony in an ongoing employment dispute links the major Walmart shareholder to Tony Aquila’s private equity firm.

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Democrats look to prove economic credentials in battle for midterms

Party aims to reframe narrative that Republicans are natural custodians of economy and alleviate voters’ inflation concerns

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How chaotic EV company Canoo became a Walmart partner

Under CEO Tony Aquila, Canoo has been beset by canceled deals, executive turnover, and legal spats, but Walmart's commitment to buy its vans could be a lifeline.

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Have The Walmart Heirs Been Selling Their Shares? Here's How Much They Still Own

The heirs to one of the largest companies in the world maintain a large ownership in it. Here’s a look at the recent sales by Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) heirs and what ownership stake three of the richest people in the world have left in the company.

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