People
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Four most influential people in 2024
We look at the four most influential people in 2024 who moved markets – from Elon Musk reshaping US politics to Rachel Reeves struggling as Britain's chancellor
By Jane Lewis Published
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Tycoon Truong My Lan on death row over world’s biggest bank fraud
Property tycoon Truong My Lan has been found guilty of a corruption scandal that dwarfs Malaysia’s 1MDB fraud and Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto scam
By Jane Lewis Published
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What is David Beckham's net worth?
David Beckham’s net worth comes from his sports career and making millions off the pitch through brand deals and football investments
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Trump picks Scott Bessent to lead Treasury: will he succeed?
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is an odd pick for Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, but he is seen as the more reasonable and pragmatic of the candidates
By Jane Lewis Published
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What is Ed Sheeran’s net worth?
Ed Sheeran’s net worth comes from his influential music career and several business ventures, including a stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town FC
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Justin Sun: China’s revolutionary crypto visionary
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain and cryptocurrency made his fortune young from bitcoin trades. Now he wants to change the world
By Jane Lewis Published
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Why Gary Lineker's Match of the Day exit matters
Former England captain Gary Lineker is stepping down from hosting the football programme Match of the Day, after 25 years.
By Jane Lewis Published
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Henry Keswick: the plutocrat who fell for China
Profile Henry Keswick, a scion of the Jardine Matheson trading company, rebuilt the firm's fortunes after the upheavals of the 1990s. He died aged 86.
By Jane Lewis Published
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Elon Musk enters the White House – what happens now?
Elon Musk has achieved the seemingly impossible many times before in the business world. But will he be able to cut the US government down to size?
By Jane Lewis Published