Elon Musk is worth a record $648 billion — and his wealth gain this year exceeds Bernard Arnault's entire fortune

Source: Business Insider

Tesla's board has warned that Elon Musk could quit as CEO if the $1 trillion pay package isn't passed. JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk's wealth hit a record $648 billion, extending his lead as the world's richest person. His fortune jumped thanks to Tesla's record stock rally and SpaceX's soaring valuation.