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Steve Jobs Advised Larry Ellison Against Buying Apple
BusinessTimes of India27d ago

Steve Jobs Advised Larry Ellison Against Buying Apple

Steve Jobs once advised Oracle founder Larry Ellison not to buy Apple for approximately five billion dollars, preferring to return to lead the company through NeXT and emphasizing moral leadership over financial gain.

Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director
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Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director

President Trump has nominated former US Marine Lance Schroyer to be the new permanent director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This marks Trump's first permanent pick for the role, following a period of interim leadership.

US Senate Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers Against Iran
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US Senate Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers Against Iran

The US Senate approved a resolution to limit President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan challenge to his foreign policy. This move comes amidst rising frustrations within the Republican party regarding Trump's approach to Iran.

Billionaires See Mixed Wealth Gains in Q1
FinanceYahoo4mo ago

Billionaires See Mixed Wealth Gains in Q1

Elon Musk and Walmart heirs experienced wealth gains in the first quarter, while other prominent billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg saw stock losses.

Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to Science Council, Including AI and Crypto Figures
PoliticsYahoo5mo ago

Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to Science Council, Including AI and Crypto Figures

US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, and other tech leaders to a new 13-member science and technology advisory council, which will provide reports and recommendations on AI policy and other issues, including prominent figures in AI and crypto.

Oracle Faces Debt and Layoffs Amid Transformation Efforts
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Oracle Faces Debt and Layoffs Amid Transformation Efforts

Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has downplayed fears that AI will replace traditional software tools, stating that the 'SaaSpocalypse' applies to other companies but not Oracle, amidst reports of the company facing significant debt and undergoing layoffs as part of its transformation efforts.

Paramount-Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount-Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

US media giant Paramount-Skydance has announced an agreement to acquire fellow company Warner Bros. Discovery, winning a bidding war against Netflix.

David Ellison Emerges as a Major Hollywood Player
Businessle-figaronaftemporiki6mo ago2 sources

David Ellison Emerges as a Major Hollywood Player

At 42, David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, has significantly expanded his influence in Hollywood, outbidding Netflix for a major Burbank studio less than a year after acquiring Paramount.

HPE Shares Soar on Strong AI Demand and Upgraded Forecast
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HPE Shares Soar on Strong AI Demand and Upgraded Forecast

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares surged over 30% after the company reported its biggest earnings beat since 2018 and issued a strong guidance, driven by booming demand for AI infrastructure. HPE now expects to achieve its 2028 financial targets this year, significantly accelerating its growth projections.

Culturehollywood-reporter4mo ago

Tech and Finance Titans Show Renewed Interest in Media Ownership

Prominent figures like Sam Altman, Larry Ellison, and Jamie Dimon are reportedly showing a renewed obsession with media, with ventures ranging from buying favorite shows to acquiring news outlets. This trend may signal a new era of vanity media ownership among the world's most powerful individuals.

Tech Leaders Lose $200 Billion as AI Fever Cools
FinanceBusiness Insider4mo ago

Tech Leaders Lose $200 Billion as AI Fever Cools

Five of the biggest names in tech have collectively seen nearly $200 billion wiped off their fortunes this year, including Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, as the initial excitement around AI begins to temper.

Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to AI Policy Council
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Trump Appoints Tech Leaders to AI Policy Council

US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, and other tech leaders to a new 13-member science and technology advisory council, which will provide reports and recommendations on AI policy and other issues.

Creating a New Media Empire
Businessdelo5mo ago

Creating a New Media Empire

Behind the mega-acquisition of WBD are two key driving forces: the money generated by tech veteran Larry Ellison and the ambitious vision of his son David.

Warner Bros. Sues Amazon Over Executive Poaching
BusinessforbesYahoohollywood-reporter1mo ago3 sources

Warner Bros. Sues Amazon Over Executive Poaching

Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of illegally poaching its executives, specifically former HBO Max executive Pia Barlow. This legal action comes amidst discussions of a potential Paramount/WBD merger and related financial guarantees.

Larry Ellison's Net Worth Drops by $66 Billion
BusinessYahoo1mo ago

Larry Ellison's Net Worth Drops by $66 Billion

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has reportedly lost $66 billion, marking a significant decrease in his personal wealth. The reasons for this substantial financial decline were not immediately detailed.

Oracle Stock Experiences Worst Month Since 1990
BusinessYahoo1mo ago

Oracle Stock Experiences Worst Month Since 1990

Oracle's stock has recorded its most significant monthly decline since 1990, prompting questions about the factors impacting Larry Ellison's technology empire. Analysts are examining the reasons behind this sharp downturn.

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's real estate portfolio includes properties in Florida, Japan, Hawaii, and more
BusinessBusiness Insider5mo ago

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's real estate portfolio includes properties in Florida, Japan, Hawaii, and more

Palm Beach, Florida. Yelena Rodriguez Mena/Getty Images Larry Ellison, Oracle's cofounder and former CEO, has an extensive real estate portfolio. His holdings include multiple homes in California, as well as 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai. Here are all the real estate holdings belonging to Ellison, the sixth-richest person in the world. Larry Ellison, one of the richest people in the world, is joining billionaires like Jeff Bezos in trading the West Coast for the East Coast. Oracle cof...

Warner Bros. Is Testing Larry Ellison's Pain Barrier
Businessadvisor-perspectives6mo ago

Warner Bros. Is Testing Larry Ellison's Pain Barrier

A tweak here, a twiddle there, and now possibly a 3% sweetener on the price. It’s all progress. But the billionaire Ellison family has yet to make an offer for Warner Bros Discovery Inc. that clearly beats the studio’s December deal with Netflix Inc.