AnalysisBusinessJuly 27, 2026
Circular financing ain't what it used to be

Nine months after Oracle's $300B OpenAI deal, Gary Marcus analyzes the circular financing. Oracle stock surged 43% and Ellison's net worth leapt $100B temporarily.
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