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Oracle Shares Dip After Major U.S. Government Cloud Discount Deal
Oracle Corporation's stock recently surged to a new 52-week high, reflecting strong bullish momentum driven by optimism around its cloud and AI offerings. Despite this, the stock dipped following news of a landmark agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide federal agencies a 75% discount on Oracle's license-based technology and cloud infrastructure through November 2025. This deal, part of the GSA's OneGov program, aims to modernize federal IT systems and positions Oracle as a significant player in the public sector, complementing similar discounts from other tech firms. Analysts maintain an 'Outperform' rating on Oracle, with some price target upgrades citing the company's multi-billion-dollar cloud agreements and growth prospects, although some valuations suggest a potential downside from current prices. Investor reactions to the government deal included profit-taking and concerns over margin impacts due to steep discounts, despite Oracle's CEO emphasizing the cost-efficiency and AI-driven advantages for government agencies. Additionally, Oracle is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, which would further expand its strategic footprint in technology and cloud services.

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