Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the second richest individual in the world. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, this change in wealth rankings was confirmed when Zuckerberg’s net worth increased to $206.2 billion, far surpassing Bezos’ $205.1 billion.
This spectacular rise for Zuckerberg, who is now second only to Elon Musk in terms of wealth, comes after a remarkable year for him. Meta. Despite initial skepticism about Metainvesting in the metaverse, recent months have seen a shift in investor sentiment. MetaThe company’s shares have jumped 23% since it reported better-than-expected sales in the second quarter, bolstered by advances in artificial intelligence and its core advertising business. .
Zuckerberg’s soaring wealth of $78 billion this year alone has reinforced investor confidence in Meta’s strategic direction under his leadership. This growth is not only driven by the recovery of Metastock price but also by the company’s strong push into AI technologypositioning it as a key player in the technology landscape alongside giants such as Google And Microsoft.
Though initially met with skepticism, the tech entrepreneur’s vision of the metaverse has begun to pay off as the concept gains traction, potentially reshaping the way people interact in space digital. This vision, combined with MetaZuckerberg’s strong advertising revenue has allowed Zuckerberg to reclaim his position at the pinnacle of global wealth.
Elon Musk, with a net worth about $50 billion more than Zuckerberg, continues to lead the rich list, mainly because Teslavaluations skyrocketed and SpaceXPromising trajectory of. Still, Zuckerberg’s rise is a testament to Meta’s resilience and innovation in the face of the evolving digital landscape.
