In Short:
– Oracle shares rose 43% to $345.69, nearing a trillion-dollar valuation after multi-billion-dollar contracts were announced.
– Co-founder Larry Ellison’s net worth increased to $392.6 billion, making him a contender for the world’s richest person.

Oracle shares surged 43% to a record high of $345.69, putting the company close to joining the trillion-dollar club.

This spike follows the announcement of four multi-billion-dollar contracts on Tuesday, indicating a shift towards increased computing capacity necessary for AI development.

The surge boosts co-founder Larry Ellison’s net worth to approximately $392.6 billion, making him a contender for the world’s richest person, currently held by Elon Musk at $439.9 billion.

Oracle expects to see a market valuation around $913 billion if gains hold, contributing an additional $234 billion.

Market Dynamics

Oracle’s significant contracts include one with OpenAI for about $300 billion in computing power over five years.

The partnership is critical as Oracle aims to expand its market share, currently dominated by Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, which collectively hold 65%.

The company also supports AI startups, including xAI, founded by Musk, affirming its essential role in upcoming large-scale AI infrastructure projects, projected to reach $500 billion.