Why Oracle (ORCL) Shares Are Rising Today

Oracle Shares Rise Following TikTok Deal Confirmation

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), a leading provider of enterprise software, saw its stock price climb by 3.4% during afternoon trading after news broke that it had secured a stake in TikTok's U.S. business.

The announcement was made through an internal message from TikTok CEO Shou Chew to employees. Under the terms of the agreement, Oracle, together with Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, now collectively hold a 45% interest in TikTok U.S. The new joint venture is structured so that non-Chinese investors own 80%, while ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, retains a 20% share. This arrangement was created to comply with a prior executive order.

Following the initial surge, Oracle’s stock settled at $182.26, representing a 2.9% increase compared to the previous closing price.

Market Reaction and Recent Trends

Oracle’s stock has experienced significant volatility, with 24 instances of price swings exceeding 5% over the past year. Today’s movement suggests that investors view the TikTok news as notable, though not transformative for the company’s long-term outlook.

Just four days ago, Oracle shares rose 3% amid reports of easing geopolitical tensions in Greenland, which lifted overall investor confidence.

This optimism sparked a rally across major indices, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, as investors gravitated toward riskier assets. The entire Magnificent Seven group of tech giants saw their stock prices rise. Reduced global tensions helped lower market uncertainty, often leading to increased investment in technology and other growth sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also surged by 500 points, reflecting a broader boost in investor sentiment.

Since the start of the year, Oracle’s stock has declined by 6.9%. At $182.26 per share, it currently trades 44.5% below its 52-week high of $328.33, reached in September 2025. An investor who put $1,000 into Oracle five years ago would now have an investment valued at $2,949.

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