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  • 7/23/2025
Larry Ellison has overtaken Mark Zuckerberg to become the world’s second-richest person, with both tied at $251 billion—but Ellison’s net worth growth is far more explosive. Fueled by Oracle’s aggressive AI partnerships with OpenAI, SoftBank, and the U.S. government, Oracle’s stock has soared nearly 50% in six months. The company's rise is tied directly to eased chip restrictions and the AI infrastructure boom. According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Oracle shows strong momentum across the board. Watch this short to understand how Ellison’s billion-dollar surge could reshape tech’s power rankings.

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00:00The world's second richest person just changed, again, and it's not who you think it is.
00:05Larry Ellison, the Oracle co-founder, just surged past Mark Zuckerberg with a new net worth of $251 billion.
00:13But here's the kicker, Ellison gained $59 billion this year, while Zuck only added $43 billion.
00:20Ellison's rise is not random.
00:22Oracle's stock has jumped nearly 50% in the past six months, thanks to major AI cloud deals with OpenAI, SoftBank, and the U.S. government.
00:31Oracle is a top beneficiary of lifted chip export bans, and it's riding the AI wave hard.
00:38According to Benzinga Edge stock rankings, Oracle is showing strong momentum across all timeframes.
00:45Oracle's shares have almost tripled since ChatGPT's launch.
00:48The AI revolution isn't just hype, it's printing billionaires.
00:52Do you think Oracle will pass Apple next?

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