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  "id": 6548812,
  "title": "Michael Dell becomes world’s second-richest as net worth hits $273 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/michael-dell-becomes-worlds-second-richest-as-net-worth-hits-273",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T05:55:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/10/michael-dell-becomes-worlds-second-richest-as-net-worth-hits-273-billion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Dell, the founder and chairman of Dell Technologies, has become the world's second-richest individual for the first time, with his net worth reaching $273.2 billion. This significant increase in wealth came after a surge in Dell Technologies' share prices, which boosted Dell's fortune by approximately $6.3 billion, or 2.36%, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The latest jump in his wealth has propelled Dell past Alphabet co-founder Larry Page, placing him behind only Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose estimated fortune stands at around $942 billion. Dell's net worth has more than doubled since January, with Forbes estimating it at about $141 billion at the beginning of the year, representing a remarkable 94% increase in less than nine months. Dell's rise in the billionaire rankings is a result of the strong performance of Dell Technologies, which initially benefited from better-than-expected financial results and guidance in September 2023, leading to a $68.3 billion net worth. Since then, Dell Technologies' stock has gained 73% in a year, with the company becoming a major supplier to the rapidly growing AI industry. Beyond his business ventures, Dell is also a notable philanthropist, with his family foundation having donated an estimated $3.3 billion over the years.",
  "summary": "Michael Dell, founder and chairman of Dell Technologies, has risen to become the world’s second-richest person for the first time, after a surge in the company’s share price lifted his net worth to $273.2 billion. The post Michael Dell becomes world’s second-richest as net worth hits $273 billion appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}