October 23, 2025

Hold tight, tech fans! Larry Ellison, the big boss and founder of Oracle, just saw his fortune take a wild rollercoaster ride. On a single day, Oracle's shares nosedived nearly 5%, wiping off a massive $14 billion from Ellison’s net worth—that’s a jaw-dropping Rs 12,33,09,48,00,000 gone in a flash! Yet, this billionaire's story is far from gloomy. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ellison’s net worth soared a stunning $144 billion this year alone. That’s a huge 75% jump, putting him comfortably at the world’s second-richest spot, with a mind-boggling wealth of roughly $336 billion. Forbes even says he’s worth $350.6 billion. Wow! Who is the man behind these eye-popping numbers? Larry Ellison briefly climbed to the top of the billionaire mountain in September 2025, beating even Tesla’s Elon Musk for a short time. How? Oracle’s stock shot up, driven by thrilling news that they bagged big AI cloud deals with tech giants like OpenAI and Meta. Investors couldn’t stop cheering! But, life in billionaire land can be tricky. Oracle's shares recently dipped around 6.3%, slicing off roughly $24.1 billion from Ellison's riches. Meanwhile, Elon Musk still claims the crown as the richest with about $486 billion. The charm of Oracle doesn’t end there. Analysts are buzzing with excitement because Oracle is betting big on AI-powered cloud services. They predict cloud infrastructure revenue will jump from $18 billion this year to a staggering $32 billion by 2027. That’s just the start—the numbers are expected to explode to $73 billion, then $114 billion, and finally $144 billion in the coming years. Impressive, right? Experts like Thill, DiFucci, and Lenschow have pumped up Oracle’s stock price targets to a spicy $400, showing their faith in this cloud giant’s future. Even cautious analysts like Brad Reback are optimistic, holding a strong target of $350. Larry Ellison’s fortunes tell an exciting tale of ups and downs in the tech world’s high-stakes game. From losing billions in a blink to gaining hundreds, it’s a thrilling saga of power, patience, and futuristic bets on AI and the cloud. One thing’s for sure—this tech titan keeps us all watching!

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