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- Elon Musk is nearing the title for world's richest person yet again.
- The billionaire is close to the top spot as the value of Tesla stock soars amid a broader rally in the tech sector.
- French luxury-goods exec Bernard Arnault dethroned Musk as the wealthiest person in December.
Elon Musk is nearing the title of world's richest person yet again.
The 51-year-old chief exec, whose net worth is largely wrapped up in Tesla stock, is close to recapturing the spot as the electric-vehicle maker's shares surge. Tesla is up 76% year-to-date amid a broader rally in the tech sector and signs of growing demand for the company's cars.