Page 4 - Latest Updates on Jeff Bezos
Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes 1st Indian to go to space as tourist
He was selected as one of the six crew members for the NS-25 mission, becoming the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to journey into space
 "Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes 1st Indian to go to space as tourist")
First African American astronaut goes to space 60 yrs later on Bezos rocket
Dwight, now 90, got to experience a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space
 "First African American astronaut goes to space 60 yrs later on Bezos rocket")
Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry
After decades of playing second fiddle to China and Japan, the region of about 675 million people is drawing more tech investment than ever
 "Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry")
Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg lead Magnificent Seven insider stock sales
The moves underscore how Silicon Valley insiders are monetizing their holdings after tech stocks rallied to fresh records, rebounding from a 2022 slump caused by accelerating inflation, rate hikes
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To the stars: Gopichand Thotakura set to be the first Indian space tourist
Vijaywada-born Gopichand Thotakura, one of the co-founders of Preserve Life, is set to join Blue Origin's crew for the NS-25 suborbital mission
 "To the stars: Gopichand Thotakura set to be the first Indian space tourist")
Jeff Bezos buys third mansion for $90 mn in Florida's 'Billionaire Bunker'
This is the Amazon founder's third real estate purchase in the 'world's most exclusive municipality'
 "Jeff Bezos buys third mansion for $90 mn in Florida's 'Billionaire Bunker'")
Amazon pours additional $2.75 bn into Anthropic, total investment at $4 bn
The two companies are collaborating to develop so-called foundation models, which underpin the generative AI systems that have captured global attention
 "Amazon pours additional $2.75 bn into Anthropic, total investment at $4 bn")
Bernard Arnault replaces Jeff Bezos as world's richest at $197 bn net worth
Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos are followed by Elon Musk at the third spot after the latest shuffle. Musk, who had been reigning the first spot for over 9 months, lost the title to Bezos on Tuesday
 "Bernard Arnault replaces Jeff Bezos as world's richest at $197 bn net worth")
Musk loses world's richest person title to Bezos as Tesla shares tumble
Musk's wealth could take a further hit after a Delaware judge struck down his $55 billion pay package at Tesla, where he's chief executive
 "Musk loses world's richest person title to Bezos as Tesla shares tumble")
Jeff Bezos unloads another $2 billion of Amazon stock in latest sale
The move to Florida has now likely saved Bezos about $430 million in taxes. Washington state recently implemented a 7% levy on capital gains, while Florida has no such tax
Jeff Bezos sells $4 bn of Amazon shares, cashes in on Amazon rally
Amazon shares were up 13% this year through Monday's close, the last day on which Bezos sold shares, according to a filing. They slipped 2.2% to $168.64 on Tuesday
 "Jeff Bezos sells $4 bn of Amazon shares, cashes in on Amazon rally")
Jeff Bezos sells roughly 12 million shares of Amazon worth $2 billion
The sale plan, which is subject to certain conditions, was adopted on Nov. 8, 2023, and would be completed by Jan. 31, 2025, according to the company's latest annual report
 "Jeff Bezos sells roughly 12 million shares of Amazon worth $2 billion")
Louis Vuitton's Bernard Arnault overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest man
At 11th rank globally, Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director, Reliance Industries, continued to be the richest Indian on the list
 "Louis Vuitton's Bernard Arnault overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest man")
Billionaire space battle heats up as Jeff Bezos eyes SpaceX rival
'SpaceX likes to say they have a monopoly" in the launch market, Tory Bruno, ULA's chief executive officer, said in an October interview. "They don't.'
 "Billionaire space battle heats up as Jeff Bezos eyes SpaceX rival")
Combined net worth of 500 richest surges by $1.5 trn in 2023, Musk leads
No one did better than Elon Musk, who recaptured the title of world's richest person from French luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault. The Tesla chief executive officer netted an additional $95.4 billion
 "Combined net worth of 500 richest surges by $1.5 trn in 2023, Musk leads")
iPhone hack: Chandrashekhar rebuts Washington Post, calls it 'half facts'
In a story published on December 27 in association with Amnesty the Washington Post had reported that certain journalists had been targeted with the spyware on their iPhones
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TMS Ep592: Electric vehicles, stock markets 2023, Santa rally, Blue Origin
Will 2024 be the year of EVs? What led to the rise of stock markets in 2023? Is the Santa rally over in the markets? What is Blue Origin? All answers here
 "TMS Ep592: Electric vehicles, stock markets 2023, Santa rally, Blue Origin")
Jeff Bezos' rocket company launches experiments, first since 2022 crash
The New Shepard rocket soared from West Texas, lifting a capsule full of tests, many of which were aboard the failed Blue Origin launch in September 2022
 "Jeff Bezos' rocket company launches experiments, first since 2022 crash")
Time has come for India to produce its own Bezos, Zuckerberg: Maha Guv
He said many IITians and management graduates are opting for jobs in other countries with attractive packages which is causing a massive brain drain
 "Time has come for India to produce its own Bezos, Zuckerberg: Maha Guv")
TMS Ep581: Pandemic-preparedness, internet growth, markets, 10,000-yr clock
Is India prepared for the next pandemic? What is holding back India's internet growth? What should you do with rate-sensitive stocks? What is Jeff Bezos' 10,000-year clock? All answers here
 "TMS Ep581: Pandemic-preparedness, internet growth, markets, 10,000-yr clock")