Jeff Bezos

During the formative years of Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), co-founders Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings made a bold decision to decline an acquisition proposal from Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). What Happened: According to a recent interview, Hastings ...

 Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), has sold his Seattle mansion for $63 million. Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have since moved to Miami, where they now reside in a $237 million compound. What Happened: The sale of Bezos’ Seattle...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) highlighted the tax inequities of major corporations and billionaires, emphasizing the need for wealth tax reform. What Happened: On Tuesday, Sanders posted on X a list of several major corporations and billionaires who, according to him, paid less in federal income taxes...

Elon Musk's SpaceX has carried out the 27th successful launch and landing of the Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on April 14, 2025. What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, the company announced that it had successfully launched and landed the booster...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos may have built one of the most powerful companies in the world, but a moment from his childhood — and the lesson that followed — stayed with him for life. What Happened: In a 2018 conversation with Axel Springer SE CEO Mathias Döpfner, Bezos shared...

Pop star Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez will be on board Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket as it blasts off into space at 8:30 AM local time from the West Texas launch site on April 14. The crew also features CBS presenter Gayle King. What happened: The mission, which will be the...

Jeff Bezos is reportedly backing a Michigan-based all-electric mobility startup, Slate Auto, with a goal of developing a cheap single-cab EV truck to take on the likes of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN). What happened: A report published by TechCrunch shared that...

Jeff Bezos, during his time at Amazon, reportedly had an unconventional method of interviewing prospective employees, always posing them one unusual question: “Are you a lucky person?” What Happened: As per the report, a former Amazon executive Dan Rose has disclosed that Bezos,...

In the midst of the global market sell-off triggered by President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has seen a significant increase in his net worth. What Happened: Since the beginning of 2025, Buffett’s wealth has grown by $11.5...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) experienced a setback in the company's space-based internet service ambitions as the launch of its first batch of Kuiper Satellites was scrubbed. What happened: 27 Kuiper satellites were set to be launched into orbit on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on...

Last month, Anthony Scaramucci took to social media and shared a video in which he revealed how Warren Buffett's caution in 1999 cost him millions in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock and how he believes today's AI hype is following a similar path of skepticism and missed opportunity. What...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), has seen his net worth plunge below the $300 billion mark. This significant decrease is linked to the ongoing backlash against Tesla and the implementation of new tariffs. What Happened: Musk’s net worth dipped below $300 billion...

Labelling Blue Origin's upcoming all-female space mission as "gluttonous", actress Olivia Munn slammed it on a recent appearance on Today With Jenna and Friends. What Happened: On the April 3 episode of the morning show, Munn questioned the excitement generated by the 11-minute suborbital flight,...

President Donald Trump's tariff hike sent shockwaves through global markets. While billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg saw their fortunes plummet, Warren Buffett remained resilient and in the green despite the chaos. What Happened: On April 2, President Trump announced an...

In a significant market downturn since President Donald Trump announced new tariffs worldwide, the world’s wealthiest individuals have seen their fortunes shrink by $74 billion. What Happened: The market turmoil following Trump’s sweeping tariffs led to a considerable loss in wealth for...