Earlier this week, Steve Ballmer's wealth briefly overtook that of his former boss, Bill Gates. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Steve Ballmer's wealth leapfrogged that of Gates, his former boss and Microsoft's cofounder. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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