Jeff Bezos’s fortune has soared to $171.6billion, breaking his previous wealth record prior to his divorce. The billionaire's net worth broke its previous peak on Wednesday as Amazon’s stock surged 4.4 percent to a record $2,878 value per share, boosting his fortune. Jeff Bezos’s fortune has soared to $171.6billion, surpassing his wealth from before his divorce, on WednesdayOn Wednesday as Amazon’s stock surged 4.4 percent to a record $2,878 value per share. Bezos owns 11 percent of Amazon stock, which comprises a bulk of his fortune. Other tech CEOs have seen their wealth boom even amid the pandemic that has led millions to file for unemployment.

Source: Daily Mail July 01, 2020 23:05 UTC