Google News Elon Musk Loses $200 Billion, Becoming First Person in History to Suffer Such Losses
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Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, has lost a staggering $200 billion this year, making him the first person in history to lose such a large sum of money, according to Bloomberg. At the end of last year, Musk had a net worth of $340 billion as a result of Tesla's market capitalization reaching $1 billion.
However, his fortune is now worth a mere $137 billion due to the poor performance of Tesla shares, which have fallen by 65% this year. This decline was particularly steep in the weeks following Musk's purchase of Twitter. To finance the acquisition of Twitter, Musk sold off Tesla shares, leading to accusations from investors that he was prioritizing Twitter over the car manufacturer.
Musk has brushed off these concerns, tweeting earlier this month that Tesla is "doing better than ever." Despite Musk's assurances, Tesla's actions have already cost him his title as the richest man in the world, which has now been passed on to French luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault.
Analysts attribute Musk's losses to the dip in Tesla's shares and the controversy surrounding his decision to sell off the company's stock in order to buy Twitter. This latest development serves as a reminder of the volatile nature of the tech industry and the importance of diversifying one's portfolio.
Financial challenges
However, it's worth noting that this is not the first time Musk has faced financial challenges. In 2008, he was forced to sell off most of his possessions and even considered filing for bankruptcy after SpaceX, his space exploration company, faced several setbacks.
However, he was able to turn things around and eventually become one of the richest people in the world. Despite the significant losses he has faced this year, Musk remains optimistic about the future of Tesla. In a recent interview, he stated that he believes the company will be able to bounce back and achieve even greater success in the coming years.
He also expressed confidence in his ability to rebuild his personal fortune, stating that he has learned valuable lessons from previous financial challenges and is determined to use them to his advantage going forward.
