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How Larry Ellison (Briefly) Became the World's Richest Person
18 minutes Posted Sep 18, 2025 at 8:14 pm.
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The Oracle co-founder is almost as wealthy as Elon Musk, and he’s in the middle of the AI revolution, the future of entertainment, and maybe even a deal for TikTok. WSJ’s Sebastian Herrera explains why, at 81 years old, Larry Ellison is more powerful than ever. Ryan Knuston hosts.


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