Elon Musk is a trillionaire again—and he’d still be the richest person on the planet even if he gave everyone $90

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Elon Musk is a trillionaire again—and he’d still be the richest person on the planet even if he gave everyone $90WorldPing
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What happened

Musk could buy everyone on the planet a pair of Apple AirPods, a three-course dinner, or a nice pair of Levi’s jeans, and he’d still be the world’s richest with $298 billion.

Key facts

  • Musk could buy everyone on the planet a pair of Apple AirPods, a three-course dinner, or a nice pair of Levi’s jeans, and he’d still be the world’s richest with $298 billion.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:17:01 UTC.

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