Oracle's Stock Soars, Leaving Larry Ellison as World's Third-Richest Person Again
Oracle CEO and co-founder Larry Ellison has added $9 billion to his net worth, thanks to a recent surge in the company's share price. His estimated wealth now stands at $256.4 billion, making him the world's third-richest person, ahead of Alphabet's Google cofounder Sergey Brin.
Following a 35% decline in Oracle's stock from its peak last month, the company's shares rebounded by over 4% to around $205 per share on Wednesday afternoon. This slight recovery has helped Ellison reclaim his spot at number three in the world's billionaire rankings. In contrast, Alphabet's shares slipped 1.4% to around $319, following a 13% rally since last Friday.
The market's shift in sentiment towards Oracle comes as investors have warmed up to the company's artificial intelligence strategy. However, analysts have expressed skepticism about the company's AI plans, stating that it has received "little if any credit" for its business.
Deutsche Bank analysts pointed out that despite the lack of concrete details on Oracle's AI efforts, the market was making assumptions based on the company's $500 billion in future contracted work. Similarly, HSBC argued that investors were confusing Oracle by failing to provide sufficient information about the company's AI plans.
The increase in Ellison's net worth is a result of Oracle's share price surge and comes at the expense of Brin, who had briefly taken over the number three spot earlier this week. Brin's wealth now stands at $242.4 billion, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos remains at number five with a net worth of $242 billion.
The fluctuation in the billionaire rankings highlights the ongoing shift in market sentiment towards AI and its applications. As investors continue to re-evaluate their views on various tech giants, the world's richest individuals are again experiencing the rollercoaster of fortunes in the ever-changing landscape of technology and finance.
Oracle CEO and co-founder Larry Ellison has added $9 billion to his net worth, thanks to a recent surge in the company's share price. His estimated wealth now stands at $256.4 billion, making him the world's third-richest person, ahead of Alphabet's Google cofounder Sergey Brin.
Following a 35% decline in Oracle's stock from its peak last month, the company's shares rebounded by over 4% to around $205 per share on Wednesday afternoon. This slight recovery has helped Ellison reclaim his spot at number three in the world's billionaire rankings. In contrast, Alphabet's shares slipped 1.4% to around $319, following a 13% rally since last Friday.
The market's shift in sentiment towards Oracle comes as investors have warmed up to the company's artificial intelligence strategy. However, analysts have expressed skepticism about the company's AI plans, stating that it has received "little if any credit" for its business.
Deutsche Bank analysts pointed out that despite the lack of concrete details on Oracle's AI efforts, the market was making assumptions based on the company's $500 billion in future contracted work. Similarly, HSBC argued that investors were confusing Oracle by failing to provide sufficient information about the company's AI plans.
The increase in Ellison's net worth is a result of Oracle's share price surge and comes at the expense of Brin, who had briefly taken over the number three spot earlier this week. Brin's wealth now stands at $242.4 billion, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos remains at number five with a net worth of $242 billion.
The fluctuation in the billionaire rankings highlights the ongoing shift in market sentiment towards AI and its applications. As investors continue to re-evaluate their views on various tech giants, the world's richest individuals are again experiencing the rollercoaster of fortunes in the ever-changing landscape of technology and finance.