Jeff Bezos

Economist Peter Schiff criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday for reportedly pressuring Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos to abandon plans that would show consumers the cost of tariffs on product prices. What Happened: “Apparently, Trump called Bezos personally to ‘...

A space flight that included Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez generated plenty of headlines about their short 11-minute flight and the point of the mission, while it made history for having all women aboard. The company behind the space flight is now taking reservations and...

An unprecedented wealth surge has accumulated historic levels of fortune in the hands of a minuscule minority. According to an analysis by economist Gabriel Zucman of UC Berkeley and the Paris School of Economics, only 19 U.S. households added $1 trillion to their net worth in 2024. What Happened...

On Monday, Jeff Bezos's Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) entered the satellite internet market, kicking off a high-stakes battle with Elon Musk's SpaceX as it launched the first operational satellites for its ambitious Project Kuiper. What Happened: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off...

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman has hailed Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto as the company recently revealed its $20,000 EV truck. What Happened: Quoting a post that shared a Slate Auto commercial on social media platform X, Ackman hailed the company's modular...

Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal has seen a significant increase in his wealth, quadrupling his net worth through an investment strategy inspired by Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos. What Happened: In an interview, O’Neal disclosed that his investment choices are guided...

In a stark contrast to Elon Musk‘s $364 billion fortune, his first wife Justine Wilson Musk is worth just $15 million. What Happened: Justine Musk’s net worth is only a fraction of the wealth of her ex-husband, the CEO of Tesla Inc., despite being married to him for eight years and...

Both Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) have new, more affordable electric vehicles on the horizon and that could be what's needed to fight off a new EV startup backed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. What Happened: Michigan-based startup Slate Auto has been unveiling...

Slate Auto, the EV manufacturer backed by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, has unveiled its modular EV pickup truck. What Happened: The two-seater EV pickup truck features a retro design that is reminiscent of yesteryear models from manufacturers like Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F). The...

U.S. stocks climbed for a third straight session, notching their longest winning streak since early April. The Nasdaq jumped 2.7% to close at 17,166.04, while the S&P 500 gained 2% to finish at 5,484.77. Investor sentiment was lifted by upbeat corporate earnings and easing trade tensions,...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock ended 2024 on a high note with shares hitting all-time highs in December, helping boost the wealth of CEO Elon Musk. The start of 2025 has been anything but the same, with shares down and Musk's wealth falling by more than $100 billion. What Happened: Musk ended 2024...

Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Project Kuiper, a space-based internet company is struggling to scale its low Earth orbit satellite production. What Happened: The company faces a government deadline to put over 1,600 LEO satellites into orbit. The venture, which has tied up with Lockheed Martin...

In his final letter as Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO, Jeff Bezos left more than business advice — he delivered a message that speaks to anyone fighting to stay authentic in a world built for conformity. What Happened: Bezos, who stepped down as Amazon's CEO in 2021 after founding the company...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy once thought it “unfathomable” that his father worked at the same company for 45 years. In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, Jassy admitted he once told friends, “That would never be me.” What Happened: Yet almost 28 years...

To gain full access to India’s $125 billion ecommerce market, the Trump administration is reportedly pushing for the inclusion of online retailers like Amazon and Walmart in the ongoing trade deal negotiations. What Happened: The U.S. is advocating for a fair e-commerce environment in India...