Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), divulged his personal philosophy on achieving success, underscoring the significance of pursuing one’s passions. What Happened: During a speech at the George W. Bush Presidential Center's Forum on Leadership, Bezos encouraged...

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride, with billionaires celebrating, banking moguls issuing warnings, and TV personalities pushing back. From the passing of President Donald Trump’s controversial tax package to the rising tensions over trade policy, the week was filled with significant...

The week was abuzz with political and business news, with events that could potentially reshape the landscape of American education, economy, and technology. From the Trump administration’s controversial decision to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students to the...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been noticeably missing from local events in his upscale Seattle neighborhood, Hunts Point. Bezos, who is the world’s second-richest man, relocated to the affluent area in 2019, buying a waterfront estate worth $37.5 million. Despite his high-profile status,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) unleashed sharp criticism of President Donald Trump‘s $3.8 trillion tax package after the House narrowly approved the legislation 215-214 on Thursday, accusing billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk of celebrating while millions face healthcare cuts. What...

The Republican tax bill, a priority of the Trump administration, could exacerbate wealth inequality in the U.S., according to a report by Oxfam. The non-profit organization argues that the legislation would disproportionately benefit the affluent. What Happened: Oxfam America’s study suggests...

Long before Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) became a trillion-dollar giant, Jeff Bezos shrugged off internet hype and leaned hard into customer obsession—even as critics questioned his company's razor-thin margins and relentless expansion. What Happened: In a 1999 interview with CNBC during the...

Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy reported on Wednesday that the company has not experienced any significant changes in consumer spending due to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. What Happened: During Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting, Jassy said, “We have not...

The past weekend was a whirlwind of news in the tech and auto industries. From Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) showcasing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities to Uber (NYSE:UBER) doubling down on its autonomy upside, there was no shortage of developments. Let’s dive into the...

At the height of the dot-com bust, Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock cratered by about 94%. However, for Jeff Bezos, the collapse was just noise, because the company's fundamentals were improving. What Happened: In a 2018 episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations...

A new 90-day pause and lowered tariff amounts between the United States and China have helped send the stock market higher with the S&P 500 drifting back into positive territory for 2025. The stock market gains have also helped the richest people in the world get richer. Here's a look at how...

Jeff Bezos vaulted onto the Forbes billionaire list at 34 because he did one thing most rising Wall Street stars wouldn't risk. What Happened: The Princeton-trained computer scientist, class of '86, left hedge-fund D.E. Shaw as a vice president in 1994 after spotting a report that "Web usage was...

Editor’s Note: The story has been updated with Amazon’s statement. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) of concealing key evidence in the antitrust case that claims the retail giant abused its market power. As per a new court filing, the FTC says Amazon...

Elon Musk and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) could have company soon with the launch of the Slate electric pickup truck, a new electric vehicle from a company backed by Amazon.com founder and Musk rival Jeff Bezos. If early demand is any indication, the Slate EV pickup truck could be a hit. What Happened...

The recent relaxation of tariffs between the U.S. and China has sparked a significant market rally, with tech CEOs and founders reaping substantial benefits. What Happened: The “magnificent seven” stocks, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Nvidia...