Jeff Bezos becomes first ever billionaire with a net worth of $200 bn

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has set another record. His net worth has gone up to $200 billion, increasing the wealth gap between him and the world's second richest man Bill Gates. The company's share price saw a spike along with his personal fortune. Bezos has become richer during the pandemic as customers have resorted to online shopping to stay safe. He becomes the first person in history to have achieved this feat.