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Elon Musk’s net worth hits $1 trillion again after $65 billion gain in 24 hours
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Deborah Dan-Awoh , as published by Nairametrics
· October 6, 2026
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Key points This milestone was achieved after his net worth increased by approximately $65 billion in a 24-hour period. Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $1 trillion once again.
Elon Musk's net worth has surpassed $1 trillion once again. This milestone was achieved after his net worth increased by approximately $65 billion in a 24-hour period. The significant gain is attributed to the performance of SpaceX and Tesla shares.
Further details about this development are available from the source. The gain in net worth has resulted in Elon Musk regaining his status as a trillionaire.
The source provides more information on this topic, including the recent fluctuations in Elon Musk's net worth and the factors contributing to his current status.
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