Bill Gates

Bill Gates outspent fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos to construct one of the most expensive yachts ever. Yet, he doesn’t seem too keen on owning it for himself. What Happened: The Microsoft co-founder, known for his emphasis on sustainable energy, commissioned a superyacht to be made using fuel...

It was big news earlier this year when Warren Buffett revealed he's no longer planning to leave his vast fortune to the Gates Foundation after his death. Instead, his billions will go to a trust managed by his three children. For a man who once described Bill and Melinda Gates as "the perfect...

Bill Gates isn't just a tech billionaire or a global philanthropist – he's also one of the biggest farmland owners in the United States. With 275,000 acres spread across 18 states, Gates has quietly built an agricultural empire that includes everything from soybeans in Nebraska to carrots in...

Leading tech executives are talking about how artificial intelligence tools have transformed their daily productivity routines, revealing the practical applications of AI tech for business efficiency. Apple CEO Tim Cook said he's seen improvements in email management through AI summarization tools...

In the tech world, few rivalries are as legendary as that between Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates. The two pioneers changed the personal computer industry and how we use technology by pushing the envelope in their special ways for decades. However, when asked about his relationship...

In 2010, Warren Buffett joked that he’d be eating Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's if the government hadn't bailed out the banks two years earlier. But no one was laughing at the severity of the Great Recession. It was a financial nightmare that blindsided investors, gutted retirement...

When you think of traditional ways to build wealth, it's usually stocks, bonds and real estate. But Bill Gates? He's got a different playbook – and it's not exactly what you'd hear about in a boardroom full of suits. In a 2014 Reddit AMA, Gates was asked what financial advice he'd give to people...

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently expressed his readiness to relinquish 62% of his wealth under a proposed tax system aimed at the affluent. What Happened: Gates, who has a net worth of approximately $139 billion according to Forbes, discussed his perspective on wealth disparity in the...

Betting against Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and CEO Elon Musk might not be a successful strategy, as the world's richest man frequently proves triumphant with his various companies and ventures. Many people have bet against Musk and lost over the years, including billionaire Bill Gates. Here's a look...

Bill Gates has been impressively named one of the world's richest people for decades. He famously topped the list from 1995 to 2017, holding the number-one spot for 18 out of 23 years. According to Forbes, Gates’s net worth is currently around $103 billion. He certainly knows a thing or two...

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and longtime artificial intelligence advocate continues to champion AI while acknowledging its unprecedented rapid advancement and potential risks. What Happened: The tech pioneer’s journey with AI spans nearly a decade. In 2017, at Columbia University, Gates...

Nuclear stocks are trading lower across the board on Monday after regulators rejected Talen Energy Corp’s (NASDAQ:TLN) plans to increase power for an Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) data center. What Happened: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Friday rejected Talen Energy...

During an episode of the “Possible” Podcast released on Wednesday, Bill Gates revealed his curiosity about the future to hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger. Gates expressed a keen interest in how future generations will address significant challenges, particularly those posed by...

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has underscored the importance of global health issues, expressing his astonishment at the public’s lack of interest in these matters. What Happened: Gates believes that issues such as child mortality and malnutrition are as significant as...

When we look back on the life of Charlie Munger, the late billionaire investor and Warren Buffett's longtime partner at Berkshire Hathaway, it's clear he was a unique figure in the world of investing. Known for his sharp wit and even sharper investing acumen, Munger was a force to be reckoned with...