Elon Musk again world’s richest person as Arnault’s LVMH sinks

By Devon Pendleton

Musk has gained more than US$55.3bil (RM255.09bil) this year, largely due to Tesla. — Reuters

Elon Musk has retaken the title of world’s wealthiest person.

The Tesla Inc chief executive officer surpassed luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault on May 31 after shares of Arnault’s LVMH fell 2.6% in Paris trading.

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