World's richest man Jeff Bezos sets new record for wealth with $211 billion as Amazon shares soar after Pentagon canceled JEDI contract rival Microsoft
Jeff Bezos on Tuesday gained $8.4 billion in net worth as Amazon stock soared
It put him above the all-time record for wealth, held briefly by Elon Musk
Bezos, with $211 billion, has left Musk in the dust with just $181 billion
Amazon stock rose 4.7% after Pentagon canceled contract with rival Microsoft
Microsoft won the $10 billion JEDI contract under the Trump administration
Amazon cried foul and claimed Trump interfered in the bidding process
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