South African-born billionaire Elon Musk accused by France of harassing European leaders
France's foreign minister said Elon Musk runs harassment campaigns against European leaders on X, days after Musk called unrest in France an invasion.
Billionaires
Billionaire Peter Thiel acquires $76 million stake in an Argentine shale oil producer
Peter Thiel's hedge fund bought about 1% of Vista Energy for $76 million, four months after he met Argentine President Javier Milei.
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart's biggest US bet is now Elon Musk's SpaceX
Gina Rinehart bought 8 million SpaceX shares worth $1.37 billion in the second quarter, making it her largest US-traded holding.
Late Home Depot billionaire Bernie Marcus's foundation funds a $28.7 million heart trial
The Marcus Foundation has given $28.7 million to USC for a stem cell trial to regenerate heart muscle destroyed by heart attacks.
American billionaire Jeff Bezos is buying into Liverpool at a record $7 billion valuation
Jeff Bezos has joined a consortium buying about 30% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group at a valuation above $7 billion.
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman commits $260 million to brain institute after daughter's hemorrhage
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's foundation is spending $260 million on two Manhattan buildings to house a brain research institute.
Jamie Dimon is personally selling the SpaceX IPO to 2,500 wealthy clients at 90 locations across America
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is personally pitching the SpaceX IPO to more than 2,500 wealthy clients at 90 bank locations across 26 US states.