In the latest development, one of the most controversial entrepreneurs, Elon Musk, has become the first to have a net worth of more than $400 Billion. Currently, Musk’s net worth is 140 Bn ahead of Jeff Bezos. According to Bloomberg, the recent surge in Elon Musk’s net worth results from the insider sale of SpaceX shares. The sale added $50 billion to the founder’s net worth, cementing the company’s valuation at $350 billion.
However, it wasn’t just SpaceX; the rise in the stock price of Tesla also enabled Musk to garner a net worth of $447 billion. As per India Today, the share price of Tesla reached an all-time high of $415, supported by increased investor confidence in the company’s future plans in clean energy.
Impact Of Trump’s Victory
According to the experts, Elon Musk’s net worth is closely linked to the stock market and the current economic climate. They further mentioned that Donald Trump’s victory raised the shares’ values by 65%.
Moreover, investors are optimistic about Tesla’s potential gains from regulatory changes under the new administration. Speculation surrounding streamlined rules for self-driving cars and potential tax policy adjustments has further boosted Tesla’s stock rally.
Apart from these two ventures, there are more businesses that are leading his way towards being the first trillionaire. Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI – a company dedicated to making cutting-edge AI technologies, witnessed a sharp rise in its valuation.