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Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN BusinessNew York(CNN Business) The economy might be a shambles, but Jeff Bezos' wallet couldn't tell. He's now worth , a new record for the world's richest person, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index.Bezos this week surpassed his previous wealth record that he reached prior to his divorce from his . Last year, the couple divorced after 25 years of marriage. She received 25% of the couple's stock, which is roughly a 4% stake in the company.MacKenzie's wealth also hit a record: She's now worth $57 billion, making her the 12th richest person in the world. Her wealth skyrocketed 54% year to date, or an increase of nearly $20 billion, according to Bloomberg's tallies.See moreMuch of Bezos' wealth is tied to Amazon. He owns roughly 57 million shares, or . And its stock has soared 56% year to date.Amazon has benefited from a huge increase in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, as brick-and-mortar stores either closed or as lockdowns overtook the US this year.Bezos' company, which has faced criticism for employee safety and pay, said this week its as a "Thank You bonus" to frontline workers who were with the company throughout the month of June. That move comes after the company eliminated a $2 hourly wage bump and double overtime pay for frontline workers at the end of May.Amazon didn't immediately respond for a comment regarding Bezos' wealth.Paid Partner Content© 2022 Cable News Network. A Warner Media Company. All RightsReserved.| |

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN BusinessNew York(CNN Business) The economy might be a shambles, but Jeff Bezos' wallet couldn't tell. He's now worth , a new record for the world's richest person, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index.Bezos this week surpassed his previous wealth record that he reached prior to his divorce from his . Last year, the couple divorced after 25 years of marriage. She received 25% of the couple's stock, which is roughly a 4% stake in the company.MacKenzie's wealth also hit a record: She's now worth $57 billion, making her...

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