Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Surprises on the Forbes 400, as Tech Titans Overtake Investors


Tech titans and soaring stock prices have shaken up Forbes' annual list of the richest people in America, with a surprise in the second spot — but no surprise at the top.

The Forbes 400 list, which tabulates the wealth of America's wealthiest individuals, ranks Bill Gates as America's richest man for the 23rd year running, with a net worth of $81 billion. Amazon's Jeff Bezos leapfrogged over billionaire investor Warren Buffett to snag second place, with a net worth of $67 billion to Buffett's $65 billion. 

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