BillionaireElon Muskbecame the first person in the world to have a wealth of more than $400 billion, an accomplishment that came following the 2024 presidential election.

Musk wasn't the only billionaire to see their wealth grow dramatically in 2024. Here's a look at the top 10 richest people in the world and their wealth changes during 2024.

What Happened:The S&P 500 gained 23.3% in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of 20% or more gains for the leading stock market index.

The stock index has now gained at least 20% in four of the last six years and gained at least 15% in five of...