Cathie Wood’s Ark Gives Richard Branson a $300 Million Boost

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Richard Branson’s fortune is getting a boost from Cathie Wood’s plans to go into space.

Branson’s stake in Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. surged by about $300 million after Wood’s Ark Investment Management said it was starting a space-focused exchange-traded fund.