In the early days of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Bill Gates credits his mother, Mary Gates, for playing a crucial role in securing a pivotal contract with IBM that set the stage for the company’s success ...

Beyond philanthropy and tech, the Microsoft co-founder has built a far-reaching real estate portfolio—anchored by his famed Medina, Washington estate.

Discover the top stocks in Bill Gates's portfolio, including Microsoft and Canadian National Railway. Learn about his investment strategy and ties to Warren Buffett.

Founded in 1975 by Seattle-area natives Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is one of the biggest technology firms in the world and is the second-largest private employer in Washington state.

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and one of the most famous philanthropists of the modern era, has given out his plans ...