Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Washington Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.
Vincent Peters, a former SpaceX manager, called Elon Musk the "industrialist for this generation" and argued he's not one to "back down" on his business beliefs.
The US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox houses 147.3 million troy ounces of gold, representing 59 per cent of the US Treasury’s reserves. Valued at $435 billion at market rates but listed at $6 billion on government books,
A new category of the ultra-rich, ‘super billionaires’ has emerged, distinguishing individuals with a net worth exceeding USD 50 billion from the rest of the billionaire class. According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report,
Gautam Adani, now 23rd on the index, saw his net worth drop $11.9 billion to $66.8 billion, while Elon Musk faced a larger $35.2 billion decline, bringing his total wealth down to $397 billion