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Larry Ellison’s about-face on an Oracle stock sale sparks chatter in Silicon Valley, Hollywood

Larry Ellison disclosed a plan to sell $7.5 billion in Oracle stock, then abruptly canceled it a day later, prompting speculation in Silicon Valley and Hollywood. The column examines Oracle's layoffs, falling stock, AI infrastructure debt, and Ellison's financial guarantees for Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years, becoming chairman emeritus. His son Howard will become the new chairman, while Greg Abel remains CEO after Buffett stepped down from that role last year. The article includes a statement from Abel praising Buffett's impact and the culture he built at Berkshire.

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Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, and signaled further increases. The move could make U.S. assets less attractive to Japanese investors, who hold roughly $2.5 trillion in U.S. stocks, bonds, and other financial assets.

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Yen Weakens After BOJ Raises Rate as Expected

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to 1.25%, a widely expected move. The yen weakened and Nikkei futures extended gains as investors awaited Gov. Kazuo Ueda's press conference for signals on future rate increases.

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Stocks rise as Wall Street bounces back from Fed sell-off; oil dips

Stocks rose Thursday as markets rebounded from a Fed-driven sell-off after the central bank raised interest rates. Oil prices dipped and Treasury yields eased, while the article notes Trump's criticism of the hike and Fed Chair Warsh's defense of it. It also mentions economists' warnings that higher rates could raise borrowing costs for consumers.

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SEC unveils exemption for tokenized stock trading

The SEC unveiled five-year exemptions intended to let certain tokenized stock trading platforms and liquidity providers avoid exchange and dealer definitions. The order follows the Senate failure of the Clarity Act, and SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency would act without legislation.

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