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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, this remarkable achievement cements Musk\u2019s position as the wealthiest individual in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp rise in Musk\u2019s fortune follows a 40% surge in Tesla\u2019s stock price since Election Day, buoyed by Wall Street optimism surrounding pro-business policies anticipated under President-elect Donald Trump. On Friday alone, Tesla shares climbed 3.8%, closing at $352.56 \u2014 their highest level in over three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This stock rally added $7 billion to Musk\u2019s wealth, surpassing his previous peak of $320.3 billion, achieved during Tesla\u2019s pandemic-era boom in November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musk\u2019s Key Role in the Trump Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elon Musk\u2019s support for Donald Trump has further strengthened investor confidence. Earlier this year, Musk endorsed Trump and contributed over $100 million to his campaign. This partnership has led to Musk\u2019s appointment as chair of the \u201cDepartment of Government Efficiency\u201d (DOGE), where he will collaborate with biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to drive innovation in government operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla and Full Self-Driving Gains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wall Street analysts believe the incoming administration\u2019s expected deregulation policies could significantly benefit Tesla, particularly in advancing its Full Self-Driving technology, which has faced regulatory hurdles in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond Tesla: Musk\u2019s Expanding Empire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk\u2019s wealth extends far beyond Tesla. His ventures in artificial intelligence and aerospace have played a significant role in his financial ascent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>xAI: Musk owns a 60% stake in this private AI firm, valued at $50 billion, adding $13 billion to his fortune.<br>SpaceX: Musk\u2019s 42% ownership in SpaceX, valued at $210 billion in a recent tender offer, contributed $88 billion. Speculation about a new funding round valuing SpaceX at $250 billion could add another $18 billion to his net worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musk\u2019s Wealth vs. Other Billionaires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a net worth of $348 billion, Musk is $80 billion ahead of Larry Ellison, Oracle\u2019s chairman, who holds the second spot on the global rich list with $235 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla\u2019s Market Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Musk\u2019s wealth continues to grow, Tesla shares remain 14% below their all-time high reached in late 2021. 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