fortune

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And they see a chance to make a fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Buffett noted that the Gates Foundation has enormous resources of $96 billion—the most of any foundation—largely from Bill Gates’ fortune from his Microsoft stock and other investments.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And how much does a parent give a child so they can have a head start in life, but just enough for them to go out and seek their fortune independently?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Clarke also dismissed the $29-million lawsuit, which arose from a ferocious dispute among the sibling heirs to an Oregon winery fortune, with prejudice, so it can’t be refiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The only one among them who wrestled a bit with their role—as the guys who had made a fortune betting against their own society—was Vincent Daniel.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis