Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates lost $40 billion (US$) on paper in less than a year, but he is still the world’s richest person, according to Forbes magazine’s 14th annual list, released Friday. With a reported net worth of $60 billion, Gates tops the “richest” list for the sixth year in a row.
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Despite Woes, Gates Still World’s Richest
Posted by: Tim McDonald June 16, 2000 12:00 AMMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates lost $40 billion (US$) on paper in less than a year, but he is still the world’s richest person, according to Forbes magazine’s 14th annual list, released Friday. With a reported net worth of $60 billion, Gates tops the “richest” list for the sixth year in a row.