Warren Buffett.

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Warren Buffett has surpassed Jeff Bezos in wealth and closed in on Bill Gates this year. Overtaking Gates would make Buffett the second-richest American, after Elon Musk. Berkshire Hathaway stock has risen this year while Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla shares have plunged.

Warren Buffett has overtaken Jeff Bezos on the rich list this year, and now threatens to unseat Bill Gates as the second-wealthiest American after Elon Musk.

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