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Why Musk has hit payday even before Trump takes office
The Tesla chief executive and other super-wealthy entrepreneurs could benefit from deregulation with the new president, but some are already reaping rewards.
Edward LuceColumnistA rising tide is lifting all superyachts. As growing net worth goes, however, Elon Musk is in a category of one. Since Donald Trump won re-election on November 5, Musk’s wealth has leapt by roughly two-thirds to $US440 billion ($694 billion).
At this rate, he will comfortably become a trillionaire during Trump’s second presidency.
Financial Times
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