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Oracle’s AI Cloud Bet Could Redefine the Stock

Rick Orford Written by: Rick Orford
Mike Reyes Edited by: Mike Reyes
Last Updated May 18, 2026
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Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) is trying to prove it’s no longer just a legacy database giant. Its AI database partnership with Google Cloud, cloud infrastructure expansion, and growing role in AI data centers could give investors a very different growth story. But the same opportunity also comes with heavy spending, rising debt, and a real free cash flow test.

Stock prices used were the market prices of May 13, 2026. The video was published on May 17, 2026. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video.

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