Elon Musk Remains the Richest Person in the World After Rocky First Half - Barron's
1. Elon Musk remains the wealthiest person despite a $69 billion drop in wealth. 2. Tesla shares dropped 6.90% due to Musk's political plans. 3. Musk's wealth is heavily tied to Tesla, causing volatility. 4. Top billionaires showed modest gains, with Musk as an exception. 5. Bloomberg's index reflects paper wealth, not actual cash.