From building Oracle to buying an island, sailing triumphs, political ties, and philanthropy, Ellison’s journey to $393 billion has been anything but ordinary. Larry Ellison is having the best Wednesday of anyone on the planet. The 81-year-old Oracle cofounder has officially become the world’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, after his fortune surged by $100 billion in a single day. Ellison’s wealth now stands at an astonishing $393 billion, dethroning Elon Musk, who trails behind at $385 billion. The monumental jump comes as Oracle shares enjoyed their biggest single-day gain since 1992, buoyed by strong demand for … Continue reading Larry Ellison Becomes the World’s Richest Person, Surpassing Elon Musk