Larry Page's Wealth Surpasses US$300 Billion as Alphabet Shares Rally

Google co-founder Larry Page saw his net worth climb above US$300 billion after Alphabet shares surged following comments by Warren Buffett about Berkshire Hathaway's investment in the technology company, Forbes Daily reported.

Alphabet co-founder Larry Page saw his fortune rise as the company's shares gained. (Photo: Jakub Mosur, Bloom Energy Flickr)

According to the report, Berkshire Hathaway's 2025 investment in Alphabet is now valued at approximately US$21 billion.

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