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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
BBC Business Thursday 04 June 2026, 08:35 UTC 1 min read
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The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.
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