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Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer publicly dismissed Chrome as a ’rounding error’—but Google’s CEO says he used the jab as fuel to win the browser-wars
By Preston ForeJune 17, 2026
Connie and Steve Ballmer pose and smile
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Billionaire Connie Ballmer just donated $80 million to support NPR after Trump cut $1.1 billion from public broadcasting
By Jacqueline MunisApril 20, 2026
President Trump and Elon Musk
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America’s wealthiest billionaires got $698 billion richer this year—and Trump’s tax policy could give them a new windfall
By Emma BurleighNovember 4, 2025
Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, Bernard Arnault
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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault sees wealth skyrocket by $19 billion overnight after months of bleeding billions as shoppers trade designer bags for luxury vacations
By Emma BurleighOctober 16, 2025
Bill Gates
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Bill Gates gave so much money away that $51 billion just got swiped from his net worth—now his former No. 2 and Microsoft successor Steve Ballmer is wealthier than he is
By Emma BurleighJuly 8, 2025
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The LA Clippers are building the future of tech in sports, with facial recognition powering a new fan experience
By Emma Hinchliffe and Nina AjemianJune 10, 2025
Microsoft turns 50: How it’s remained essential, based on my 27 years there 
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Microsoft turns 50: How it’s remained essential, based on my 27 years there 
By Soma SomasegarApril 2, 2025
Microsoft turns 50 as the world’s second largest company—trying not to fall behind on AI
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Microsoft turns 50 as the world’s second largest company—trying not to fall behind on AI
By Julie Jammot and AFPMarch 31, 2025
Billionaire Steve Ballmer has more than 80% of his portfolio in Microsoft stock and advises everyday investors to ‘keep it simple’
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Billionaire Steve Ballmer has more than 80% of his portfolio in Microsoft stock and advises everyday investors to ‘keep it simple’
By Jason MaDecember 22, 2024
America’s 10 richest men can’t agree who should be the next president
Politics
America’s 10 richest men can’t agree who should be the next president
By Sydney LakeOctober 24, 2024
Steve Ballmer is thrilled to open his new $2 billion arena for the LA Clippers
Politics
Gavin Newsom just approved an exception for last call in California—for a single bar in the Clippers’ new $2 billion arena
By Trân Nguyễn and The Associated PressOctober 4, 2024
Steve Ballmer, who was once Bill Gates’ assistant, is now richer than his onetime mentor
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Steve Ballmer, who was once Bill Gates’ assistant, is now richer than his onetime mentor
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 2, 2024
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Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer was once Bill Gates’ assistant, now he’s the 6th richest person in the world. Here are his 5 tips for success
By Sunny NagpaulMarch 24, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg’s Quest flex might end up backfiring on the Meta CEO
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Quest flex might end up backfiring on the Meta CEO
By Christiaan HetznerFebruary 15, 2024
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The world’s 10 wealthiest people got nearly half a trillion dollars richer in 2023—and Elon Musk was the biggest winner
By Chris MorrisJanuary 2, 2024
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