Larry Ellison has just taken the crown from Elon Musk as the richest guy in the world. His wealth shot up by over $100 billion after Oracle's latest financials blew everyone away. Crazy, right?
Larry Ellison Surpasses Elon Musk as the Richest Man
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I mean, come on. Elon will probably reclaim that title real soon. With all his investments, he’s not going anywhere.
Just checked Bloomberg and it says Musk is back on top. Ellison’s time as the richest was short-lived but still impressive.
wallet2017Member
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#4Aug 29, 2018, 10:05 PM
@user1234 that link you shared isn’t working for me, but I agree with the vibe that Ellison won’t hold this spot for long. Elon has too many big projects in the pipeline.
shard_2013Full Member
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#5Aug 30, 2018, 01:07 AM
So Ellison’s been the richest for about 9 months now. If Musk takes it back, it won't be shocking. The guy’s still got the energy to keep competing.
Honestly, who cares if Musk gets back to number one? He’s playing too many games lately.
Lol, you’re missing the point. Their wealth is tied up in assets, and markets fluctuate. Ellison’s surge was due to Oracle’s stock jumping. AI is boosting them big time.
This is wild. I’ve always thought databases are the new oil. It’s about time they got their recognition.
It’s funny how people think Musk deserves that title forever. He’s just a regular dude who got lucky.
You really think his political moves matter? The guy’s still the richest, regardless of what he tweets.
Stock market’s crazy. It’s like a rollercoaster. One day you're up, next day you're down. Does this ranking even matter?
Yeah, but it’s interesting to see who’s on top. Elon’s been there for a while, it shows he’s making good choices.
Good for them, but I’d rather focus on my own finances. This wealth gap is unreal.
It’s not the rich’s fault that there’s poor people. Blaming them won’t change your situation.
Tesla has a ton of data for AI. They should be in a good position moving forward.
kevin_atlasFull Member
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#16Sep 3, 2018, 04:02 AM
You sound like you think Musk inherited his wealth. It’s not like that, man. This is about business.
We all want financial freedom, but reading about billionaires just makes me realize how competitive life can be.
mike_laserMember
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#18Sep 3, 2018, 08:51 AM
Oracle has been a powerhouse. AI's gonna help them stay relevant, that’s for sure.
Do these rich guys even care about the ranking? I feel like they’re just focused on their own empires.
Agreed! The wealthy are in their own world while the rest of us are just trying to make it work.