The world's top 10 billionaires, predominantly from the US, dominate industries like technology, e-commerce, and luxury goods. Elon Musk leads with ventures in automotive, space, and AI, while Jeff Bezos revolutionized e-commerce through Amazon. Bernard Arnault, representing Europe, oversees luxury brands under LVMH, and Warren Buffett is renowned for his value investing at Berkshire Hathaway.
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