Larry Ellison Surpasses Elon Musk as the Richest Man

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alex23Legendary
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#1Aug 27, 2018, 02:27 AM
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?
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WildNovaSenior Member
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#2Aug 27, 2018, 08:13 AM
I mean, come on. Elon will probably reclaim that title real soon. With all his investments, he’s not going anywhere.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#3Aug 29, 2018, 04:22 PM
Just checked Bloomberg and it says Musk is back on top. Ellison’s time as the richest was short-lived but still impressive.
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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.
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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.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#6Aug 30, 2018, 03:33 AM
Honestly, who cares if Musk gets back to number one? He’s playing too many games lately.
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gr3g.4ltFull Member
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#7Aug 30, 2018, 07:42 PM
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.
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0xHashMember
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#8Aug 31, 2018, 01:44 AM
This is wild. I’ve always thought databases are the new oil. It’s about time they got their recognition.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#9Aug 31, 2018, 06:25 AM
It’s funny how people think Musk deserves that title forever. He’s just a regular dude who got lucky.
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0xRocketMember
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#10Aug 31, 2018, 11:08 AM
You really think his political moves matter? The guy’s still the richest, regardless of what he tweets.
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hash51Newbie
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#11Aug 31, 2018, 03:06 PM
Stock market’s crazy. It’s like a rollercoaster. One day you're up, next day you're down. Does this ranking even matter?
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samforkNewbie
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#12Aug 31, 2018, 09:38 PM
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.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#13Sep 1, 2018, 03:06 AM
Good for them, but I’d rather focus on my own finances. This wealth gap is unreal.
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jake.altSenior Member
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#14Sep 1, 2018, 08:49 AM
It’s not the rich’s fault that there’s poor people. Blaming them won’t change your situation.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#15Sep 3, 2018, 02:00 AM
Tesla has a ton of data for AI. They should be in a good position moving forward.
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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.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#17Sep 3, 2018, 04:25 AM
We all want financial freedom, but reading about billionaires just makes me realize how competitive life can be.
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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.
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mike_gweiFull Member
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#19Sep 3, 2018, 01:24 PM
Do these rich guys even care about the ranking? I feel like they’re just focused on their own empires.
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im_falconNewbie
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#20Sep 3, 2018, 04:34 PM
Agreed! The wealthy are in their own world while the rest of us are just trying to make it work.
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