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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Joycelyn Uy

Elon Musk Earns More in a Single Day Than Most Americans Earn in a Lifetime, New Wealth Data Reveals

Elon Musk's wealth increased by £648 million daily over the past year (Credit: X/Elon Musk)

Elon Musk added roughly £648 million ($875 million) to his personal fortune every day over the past year, new wealth data show, meaning his daily gains outstrip what most Americans earn across their entire working lives.

The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive's net worth climbed to £537 billion ($725.1 billion) last month, up from £300 billion ($405.6 billion) twelve months earlier, cementing his position as the world's richest person.

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