Bill Gates is Number Two
Aug 6

Bill Gates is Number Two

Carlos Slim, the richest man in the world: It’s official-ish — Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man. Although they haven’t released an official list (that comes in April), Fortune is running an article this week that confirms what everyone has suspected.

By our calculations, the 67-year-old Slim has amassed a $59 billion fortune, based on the value of his public holdings at the end of July. This number puts him just ahead of perennial No. 1, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, whose net worth is estimated to be at least $58 billion. But Gates is selling off his single greatest source of wealth, Microsoft stock, to fund his foundation, while Slim’s fortune is growing at a stunning clip. His net worth jumped $12 billion this year alone.

And I meant nothing subtle by the title of this post. I promise.

by Deane   August 6, 2007 2:35 PM   |
  tags: 
Carlos Slim, Fortune, Bill Gates

Comments

by Sarah,   September 22, 2007 6:16 PM  

I'm for Bill Gates. The way to go!!!!! Do I geta free computer?

by need a big boat,   January 25, 2008 1:05 PM  

my friend stole one of your boats that is at your other house on anderson island

since i told you can you buy me a big boat:) plz im poor thats why im using a computer to write this coment because im really poor alll i need is a big boat i love microsoft and i have a mac computer

ok fine just kidding about stealing a boat but can i still have a big boat :)

by Alphonsine,   August 29, 2008 7:36 AM  

Just wishing Bill gate all the best as he is a good man

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