A new poll shows California voters are sharply divided over two brewing ballot measures: a one-time tax on billionaires and new rules and procedures to verify voter citizenship.

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The reclusive billionaire behind Home Bargains is vying build one of the UK's tallest skyscrapers as part of a billion-pound, Dubai-style regeneration of the docklands in Liverpool, his hometown.

Early this year, we learned that Elon Musk may become the first trillionaire in world history. My friends on the left of the political spectrum have been fuming about this story as the ultimate ...

The first billionaire in America was John D. Rockefeller — arguably America’s greatest business mind. As the owner of Standard Oil in the early 20th century, he brought access to cheap energy to the ...

The world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, has reached a net worth of $832.1 billion. He is three times richer than the world’s second-wealthiest, Larry Page.

Chip Wilson and several other B.C. billionaires saw their fortunes change, some for the better, some for the worse.

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Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz has amassed a whopping $1.4 billion in the past year, moving up on Forbes' yearly ranking of billionaires.

Thanks to a recent billionaire wave from the West Coast, some of the worlds wealthiest will soon call Miami home.

A proposal that would send $3,000 direct payments to millions of Americans is gaining traction in Congress as supporters push to revive cash relief amid rising living costs. The plan is part of the ...