Carlos Slim Helu Overtakes Bill Gates as World’s Richest Man
It is being widely reported that Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu is now the world’s richest man, and has overtaken Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and chairman who held the title for many years.
Times Online reports that Carlos Slim Helu is now worth an estimated $67.8 billion (33.6 billion), compared to Bill Gates with a net worth of $59.2 billion. Carlos Slim Helu runs Latin America’s largest mobile phone operator America Movil, whose share price has recently soared by 27 per cent.
The Forbes List of World Billionaires released in early 2007 had placed Carlos Slim Helu at third position after William Gates III and Warren Buffett. Now I guess the rich ranking will change soon.
It will also interest you to know that Forbes 400 Richest Americans are all Billionaires! When are you earning your first million…
though carlos helu is topping the list i know gate is bouncing back in full force
was he not the creator of the worlds most used package?
the microsoft corporation is bouncing back in grand style
as for carlos helu watch out for mr gate cos he is going to make the world go round
i look forward to the day a nigerian will achieve this extraordinary feat
i will overtake all the upcoming trillionaire oneday.
and
i will make my country (india) the richest country in the world.
and
thats the promise…
as i had promised my father.
Im glad someone finally makes more money than bill gates but bill gates is still a legend he made microsoft what more can i say hes a smart ass!
and he is generous he gave money to charity i’d say hes pretty decent.
i thing there will a race between these two
iam yusuff lawal iam very happy that carlos slim helu was announced as the world richest man. it was quite amazing to hear that. but my view about this issue is that how is it possible for him to be at that post as soon as that.iam confused. but bill gate is well known person than this man and bill has helped many people including me. so how could you think that this man will help the universe. and iwant a very sensitive reply on this issue pls kindly reply me with my mail