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Oracle Stock Decline Erases $24 Billion From Larry Ellison’s Fortune Amid Cloud Growth Questions

Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison reportedly lost approximately $24 billion in net worth following a stock decline attributed to unclear capital expenditure plans. Despite the drop, analysts maintain bullish price targets as Oracle forecasts explosive cloud infrastructure growth driven by AI demand.

Billionaire’s Fortune Shrinks Amid Stock Volatility

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has reportedly seen approximately $24.1 billion erased from his net worth following a recent decline in the company’s stock price, according to financial analysis. The drop represents about a 6.3% decrease in Ellison’s wealth, though net worth calculations indicate he remains the world’s second-wealthiest person with an estimated fortune of $350.6 billion.

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AI Investment Boom Signals $8 Trillion Opportunity Despite Bubble Concerns, Analysts Say

Despite concerns about an AI bubble resembling the dot-com era, Goldman Sachs research suggests the current investment surge could unlock an $8 trillion opportunity. Venture capital firms have poured $161 billion into AI startups this year, with major tech companies accelerating data center spending by over $100 billion annually.

AI Investment Surge Continues Amid Bubble Comparisons

Technology stocks continue to show strength despite concerns that the current AI boom bears resemblance to the dot-com bubble of 2000, according to market reports. Futures contracts for the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 were reportedly up 55% this morning prior to the opening bell, after the index closed up 0.68% yesterday. The index has gained 18% this year despite ongoing debates about market sustainability.