Core Insights - President Donald Trump's net worth increased significantly by $504 million in one day due to a surge in shares of Trump Media & Technology following a $6 billion merger announcement with TAE Technologies [1][2] - Trump Media's stock closed 41.93% higher at $14.86, although it has seen a year-to-date decline of 56.32% [3] Company Overview - Trump Media & Technology will become the holding company for TAE Technologies and its subsidiaries, which include Truth Social, the Truth+ streaming service, and the planned financial services platform Truth.Fi [3] - The merger positions the combined entity as a potential leader in the fusion energy sector, leveraging TAE's expertise and technological advancements [4] Market Context - The deal is expected to benefit from strong U.S. political support, which could accelerate domestic fusion development [4] - Trump's net worth had previously experienced a decline of over $1 billion last month, but has risen by $3 billion over the past year, largely due to the family's crypto investments [5]