Protesters gather in front of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' apartment in New York, calling for billionaires to be taxed. Amazon's profits nearly doubled to $5.2 billion since the start of the pandemic.

Bezos, the founder, president and chief executive of Amazon and Blue Origin, is worth $185.8 billion, according to Forbes.

Bezos's fortune has grown a whopping $56.7 billion in six months partly due to consumer shift towards purchasing products through the e-retailer amid the coronavirus pandemic leading to lockdowns in several parts of the world.

Amazon had earlier announced that it would pay $500 million as one-time bonuses to its frontline employees who were working during the coronavirus pandemic even as workers in Germany went on strike over safety concerns.

Apart from tax protest, Amazon workers are also coming out in protest of the company in larger numbers than they were during the early months of COVID-19, ever since Amazon ended its $2-per-hour hazard pay in early June and unlimited unpaid time off in late April.

(With inputs from AFP)

Protesters gather in front of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' apartment in New York, calling for billionaires to be taxed. Amazon's profits nearly doubled to $5.2 billion since the start of the pandemic.

Protesters gather in front of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' apartment in New York, calling for billionaires to be taxed. Amazon's profits nearly doubled to $5.2 billion since the start of the pandemic. Bezos, the founder, president and chief executive of Amazon and Blue Origin, is worth $185.8 billion, according to Forbes. Bezos's fortune has grown a whopping $56.7 billion in six months partly due to consumer shift towards purchasing products through the e-retailer amid the coronavirus pandemic leading to lockdowns in several parts of the world. Amazon had earlier announced that it would pay $500 million as one-time bonuses to its frontline employees who were working during the coronavirus pandemic even as workers in Germany went on strike over safety concerns. Apart from tax protest, Amazon workers are also coming out in protest of the company in larger numbers than they were during the early months of COVID-19, ever since Amazon ended its $2-per-hour hazard pay in early June and unlimited unpaid time off in late April. (With inputs from AFP)

Activists organized a protest outside Jeff Bezos' New York penthouse

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 56, added $13 billion to his net worth on Monday along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, 49, added $5 billion, according to Bloomberg's billionaire's index.

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The Amazon founder's one-day jump is the highest for an individual in history.&nbsp;Bezos fortune surged after Amazon stocks rocketed 7.9 per cent on growing web shopping trends amid the pandemic. 
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The Amazon stocks are already 73 per cent up this year and have grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic began as people around the world were asked to stay home leading to shopping from the web portals.

Bezos current net worth is $189.3 billion. The Amazon chief had recently pledged $2 billion in projects aimed at combatting climate change, stepping up efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of the tech giant.

Bezos has already added $74.4 billion to his fortune this year. Bezos ex-wife Mackenzie Bezos also saw her fortune rise as she added $4.6 billion to her net worth becoming the thirteenth richest person in the world and the second richest woman after L’Oréal's heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers.

Tesla chief Elon Musk also rocked on Monday as Tesla stocks surged 9.5 per cent ahead of the earnings report.&nbsp;

Musk's net worth climbed $5 billion as he became the fifth richest man in the world with a net worth of $74.2 billion.

Tesla's rally at the stock market added 305.6 billion to the company's value overtaking Toyota by nearly $100 billion. Toyota till recently was the most valuable motor company in the world but has been shaken up by Musk's new electric car initiative.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 56, added $13 billion to his net worth on Monday along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, 49, added $5 billion, according to Bloomberg's billionaire's index.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 56, added $13 billion to his net worth on Monday along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, 49, added $5 billion, according to Bloomberg's billionaire's index. Also Read: 'Very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, says Tesla chief Elon Musk The Amazon founder's one-day jump is the highest for an individual in history. Bezos fortune surged after Amazon stocks rocketed 7.9 per cent on growing web shopping trends amid the pandemic. The Amazon stocks are already 73 per cent up this year and have grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic began as people around the world were asked to stay home leading to shopping from the web portals. Bezos current net worth is $189.3 billion. The Amazon chief had recently pledged $2 billion in projects aimed at combatting climate change, stepping up efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of the tech giant. Bezos has already added $74.4 billion to his fortune this year. Bezos ex-wife Mackenzie Bezos also saw her fortune rise as she added $4.6 billion to her net worth becoming the thirteenth richest person in the world and the second richest woman after L’Oréal's heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers. Tesla chief Elon Musk also rocked on Monday as Tesla stocks surged 9.5 per cent ahead of the earnings report. Musk's net worth climbed $5 billion as he became the fifth richest man in the world with a net worth of $74.2 billion. Tesla's rally at the stock market added 305.6 billion to the company's value overtaking Toyota by nearly $100 billion. Toyota till recently was the most valuable motor company in the world but has been shaken up by Musk's new electric car initiative.

One day gain in net value: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos makes $13 billion, Tesla chief Musk adds $5 billion

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s net worth zoomed to $171.6 billion on Wednesday after the company's stocks surged 4.4 per cent.

The Amazon founder's ex-wife Mackenzie Bezos who had taken 4 per cent stake in Amazon after the couple divorced saw her fortunes rocket to $56.9 billion making her the second richest woman in the world. Bezos owns 11 per cent of stocks in Amazon.

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Bezos had earlier touched a high of $167.7 billion in 2018 making his current fortune the highest since his divorce even though he had ceded shares to his wife.

Bezos's fortune has grown a whopping $56.7 billion in six months partly due to consumer&nbsp;shift towards purchasing products through the e-retailer amid the coronavirus pandemic leading to lockdowns in several parts of the world.

Amazon had earlier announced that it would pay $500 million as one-time bonuses to its frontline employees who were working during the coronavirus pandemic even as workers in Germany went on strike over safety concerns.

In fact, the coronavirus crisis has come as a boon for another company founder as Tencent founder Pony Ma, 48, knocked out Alibaba founder Jack Ma as the richest man in China.&nbsp;

Pony Ma's company which makes video games benefited from the lockdown in China as people&nbsp;stayed home and played the popular games including&nbsp;"Honour of Kings", "PUBG Mobile" and "Clash of Clans" as the company cashed&nbsp;in on the changing online behaviour.

Pony Ma's fortune went up to $50 billion overpowering Jack Ma's $48 billion fortune even as China continues to grapple with the virus.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s net worth zoomed to $171.6 billion on Wednesday after the company's stocks surged 4.4 per cent. The Amazon founder's ex-wife Mackenzie Bezos who had taken 4 per cent stake in Amazon after the couple divorced saw her fortunes rocket to $56.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s net worth zoomed to $171.6 billion on Wednesday after the company's stocks surged 4.4 per cent. The Amazon founder's ex-wife Mackenzie Bezos who had taken 4 per cent stake in Amazon after the couple divorced saw her fortunes rocket to $56.9 billion making her the second richest woman in the world. Bezos owns 11 per cent of stocks in Amazon. Also Read: Amid coronavirus pandemic, billionaires get richer as Americans lose jobs Bezos had earlier touched a high of $167.7 billion in 2018 making his current fortune the highest since his divorce even though he had ceded shares to his wife. Bezos's fortune has grown a whopping $56.7 billion in six months partly due to consumer shift towards purchasing products through the e-retailer amid the coronavirus pandemic leading to lockdowns in several parts of the world. Amazon had earlier announced that it would pay $500 million as one-time bonuses to its frontline employees who were working during the coronavirus pandemic even as workers in Germany went on strike over safety concerns. In fact, the coronavirus crisis has come as a boon for another company founder as Tencent founder Pony Ma, 48, knocked out Alibaba founder Jack Ma as the richest man in China. Pony Ma's company which makes video games benefited from the lockdown in China as people stayed home and played the popular games including "Honour of Kings", "PUBG Mobile" and "Clash of Clans" as the company cashed in on the changing online behaviour. Pony Ma's fortune went up to $50 billion overpowering Jack Ma's $48 billion fortune even as China continues to grapple with the virus.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos net worth zooms to $171.6 billion amid pandemic; ex-wife Mackenzie becomes second richest woman