Core Insights - Oracle's cloud computing business has experienced remarkable growth, leading to an increase in revenue expectations and a significant rise in stock price, which briefly made Larry Ellison the world's richest person [1][9] - The surge in Oracle's stock price was attributed to the widespread application of artificial intelligence tools [1] - Ellison remains the largest individual shareholder of Oracle, holding 41.27% of the company's shares, which generates over $2 billion annually in dividends [2] Company Overview - Oracle was founded in 1977 as "Software Development Laboratories" with an initial investment of $2,000, and it later became the first provider of commercial SQL databases [3] - The company went public in 1986 and quickly grew to become the fourth largest software company globally by 1987, with sales reaching $100 million [3][6] - Oracle has transformed from a database company to a comprehensive enterprise that spans software, hardware, and cloud computing, becoming the second largest software company after Microsoft by 2014 [6] Financial Performance - Oracle's stock price has seen a continuous rise since 2020, significantly outperforming major companies like Tesla and Apple, with a peak market value of $830 billion [9] - The company's business model focuses on cloud computing and enterprise application software, aiming to provide complete solutions and technical support to clients [9] Leadership and Personal Background - Larry Ellison, who co-founded Oracle, has a unique background, having never completed a college degree but gaining practical experience in programming [4][5] - He has led Oracle for nearly 40 years, navigating the company through various challenges, including a significant financial crisis in the 1990s [5][6] Strategic Initiatives - Oracle is actively investing in artificial intelligence and cloud services, with a notable partnership announced in January 2023 to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure alongside OpenAI and SoftBank [2][9] - The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud computing and enterprise software solutions, indicating a strong potential for future growth [9]

齐鲁晚报·齐鲁壹点记者 王晓莹 世界首富的宝座9月10日短暂易主：现年81岁的甲骨文公司联合创始人拉里·埃利森的个人财富一度因股 价暴涨而飙升，以3930亿美元身家超越美国企业家埃隆·马斯克（3850亿美元），不过当天收盘时甲骨 文的股价回吐部分涨幅后，马斯克重返首位。埃利森是与前世界首富比尔·盖茨同时代竞争的企业家， 乘着甲骨文云计算业务的东风，过了一把当世界首富的瘾。他用一句话解释了原因："人工智能（AI） 改变一切。" "星际之门"项目的成员 近日，企业软件巨头甲骨文公司发布了截至8月31日的季度财报，并宣布其云计算业务实现惊人增长。 由于人工智能工具的大规模扩张和广泛应用，甲骨文公司上调了营收预期。此后，甲骨文的股价9月10 日飙升约40%，这让埃利森的个人财富骤增了1000多亿美元，以3930亿美元身家超越美国企业家马斯克 的3850亿美元，成为世界首富。不过，到当日收盘时，甲骨文的股价回吐部分涨幅，马斯克又夺回世界 首富宝座。 埃利森与马斯克是好友，担任过马斯克旗下车企特斯拉公司的董事会成员。埃利森也是美国总统特朗普 的支持者，2020年大选期间曾为特朗普举办过筹款会。今年1月特朗普重返白宫次日就 ...