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Arthur Blank Tops Georgia’s 2026 Forbes 400 Rich List
business22 days ago

Arthur Blank Tops Georgia’s 2026 Forbes 400 Rich List

The Forbes 400 ranking of Georgia’s wealthiest residents for 2026 shows Arthur Blank at No. 99 with $13.2 billion, up from last year, while the Cathy family falls to No. 116 with $12 billion. Other Georgians on the list include Jim Kennedy ($7.6B, No. 224), John Brown ($6.9B, No. 251), Gary Rollins and family ($5.8B, No. 293), Dan Kurzuis ($5.9B, No. 306), and Ben Chestnut ($5B, No. 343), with nine Georgians total on the Forbes 400 this year.

Musk remains atop Forbes’ 2026 Forbes 400 as wealth concentration widens
business23 days ago

Musk remains atop Forbes’ 2026 Forbes 400 as wealth concentration widens

Forbes’ 2026 Forbes 400 ranks the 400 wealthiest Americans; the top 20 account for about half of the total roughly $8 trillion in wealth, while 590 would-be members are left out as the entry threshold rises to $4.4 billion; 34 newcomers joined the list; Elon Musk stays No. 1 with about $908 billion, Jeff Bezos No. 2, and the top 50 list includes Page, Dell, Brin, Zuckerberg and others, highlighting continued wealth concentration.

Lukas Walton Leads Illinois’ Forbes 400 Rich List at $44.4B
business23 days ago

Lukas Walton Leads Illinois’ Forbes 400 Rich List at $44.4B

Forbes' 45th Forbes 400 features 18 Illinois residents, led by Lukas Walton with a $44.4 billion net worth (No. 24 in the U.S.). Elon Musk remains the wealthiest overall at $908 billion, as the list highlights a widening U.S. wealth gap and welcomes 34 newcomers—many tied to artificial intelligence. The Illinois cohort includes notable figures from Medline, Uline, Hyatt heirs, and Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto among others.

Massachusetts Billionaires Hold Their Ground on Forbes 400, Led by Fidelity’s Abigail Johnson
business23 days ago

Massachusetts Billionaires Hold Their Ground on Forbes 400, Led by Fidelity’s Abigail Johnson

Forbes’ 400 richest Americans now require at least $4.4B; Massachusetts remains well-represented, led by Abigail Johnson of Fidelity with about $41.6B. Other MA fortunes include Edward Johnson IV, Elizabeth Johnson, Robert Kraft, Jim Davis and family, Robert Hale Jr., and Amos Hostetter Jr.; Phillip Ragon and Alan Trefler dropped off this year. Nationally, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page top the list as wealth grows with AI and a strong stock market.

Top American Billionaires and Their Wealth in 2025
business1 year ago

Top American Billionaires and Their Wealth in 2025

Elon Musk remains the richest person in America for the fourth consecutive year, with a net worth of $428 billion, driven by a significant increase in Tesla and SpaceX valuations despite some setbacks. His wealth is primarily tied to his holdings in Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, with ongoing legal and financial developments potentially impacting his assets. Musk's ventures and investments continue to make him a dominant figure in the billionaire landscape.

Elon Musk: Wealth, Influence, and Controversial Military Views
business1 year ago

Elon Musk: Wealth, Influence, and Controversial Military Views

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has topped the 2024 Forbes 400 list with a net worth of $334 billion. Musk's wealth is largely derived from his stakes in Tesla and SpaceX, with significant investments in other ventures like xAI and Neuralink. Recently, Musk has become a prominent supporter of Donald Trump, contributing $119 million to his campaign and being appointed co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency. Despite potential conflicts of interest due to his companies' ties with the federal government, Musk's fortune has surged, partly due to Tesla's stock performance post-election.

"State by State: The Richest Americans According to Forbes 400 List"
wealth3 years ago

"State by State: The Richest Americans According to Forbes 400 List"

Ten billionaires from Pennsylvania have been named among the richest Americans in Forbes' annual list. The richest person in Pennsylvania is Jeff Yass, co-founder of Wall Street trading firm Susquehanna International Group, with a net worth of $28.9 billion. Other notable billionaires from Pennsylvania include Michael Rubin, CEO of sports merchandising retailer Fanatics, and Victoria Mars, an heiress of Mars, Incorporated. The total assets owned by the richest Americans amount to $4.5 trillion, with Pennsylvanians owning $81.7 billion of that.

"New Forbes Report Reveals Wealthiest Individuals in New York, Texas, Florida, and Greece"
wealth-and-finance3 years ago

"New Forbes Report Reveals Wealthiest Individuals in New York, Texas, Florida, and Greece"

Michael Bloomberg, co-founder of Bloomberg LP, tops the Forbes 400 list as the wealthiest person in New York with an estimated net worth of $96.3 billion. Elon Musk takes the overall top spot with a net worth of $251 billion, thanks to his companies Tesla, SpaceX, and X. The list includes notable firsts, such as Michael Jordan becoming the first professional athlete on the Forbes 400. Texas' Alice Walton is the wealthiest woman on the list with a net worth of $66.5 billion.

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Lead Forbes' 2023 List of Richest Americans
business3 years ago

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Lead Forbes' 2023 List of Richest Americans

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos top Forbes' 400 richest people in America in 2023, with Musk retaining the top spot despite recent financial losses. The list includes a diverse range of individuals from various industries, with Microsoft's Bill Gates and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg also ranking in the top 10. Notably, former NBA star Michael Jordan makes his debut on the list. However, there are no women in the top 10, although three women appear in the top 20. Lukas Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is now the youngest richest person in the U.S. at age 37. Notable exclusions from the list include former president Donald Trump and several tech industry figures.

Donald Trump's Wealth Plummets, Drops from Forbes 400 List
business3 years ago

Donald Trump's Wealth Plummets, Drops from Forbes 400 List

Former President Donald Trump has been dropped from the Forbes 400 list of America's wealthiest individuals due to a decline in his net worth. Trump's estimated net worth of $2.6 billion is $300 million short of the baseline to make the list. The drop in his wealth is attributed to the underperformance of his social media platform, Truth Social, which has failed to meet expectations. Additionally, the value of Trump's office buildings, including a San Francisco property, has declined, while his golf properties have seen increased revenue. Trump is also facing a civil fraud trial in New York that accuses him of overrepresenting his wealth.