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- Elon Musk’s wealth has crashed by $160 billion from its peak as Tesla’s problems pile up (newsbreak.com)
Tesla’s Stock Tumble Causes Major Dip in Elon Musk’s Fortune
In a significant turn of events for the electric vehicle giant, Tesla shares have plummeted by 62% from their highest point, marking a notable downturn in investor confidence over anticipated growth slowdowns. This decline has had a substantial impact on CEO Elon Musk’s personal wealth, erasing $160 billion and bringing his net worth down to approximately $178 billion from a towering $340 billion in November last year.
The downturn in Tesla’s market value is the main culprit behind Musk’s shrinking fortune. This year alone has seen a $51 billion fall in his net worth, positioning him as the third wealthiest person globally—behind luxury magnate Bernard Arnault and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. This shift in rankings is particularly notable as Musk is the only one among the world’s 11 richest individuals who has seen his wealth decrease over this period.
Musk’s financial interests span beyond Tesla, including significant investments in the aerospace manufacturer SpaceX, and X, the entity formerly known as Twitter before Musk’s rebranding endeavor in 2021. Despite the diversification of his portfolio, the decline in Tesla’s stock performance combined with increasing competition in the electric vehicle market has put unprecedented pressure on his overall financial standing.
As the landscape of the electric vehicle industry becomes increasingly competitive, all eyes will remain on Tesla and Musk to see how they navigate these challenges in the months ahead.