Why Oracle's Prosperity May Come at the Expense of Oracle Stock

Why Oracle's Prosperity May Come at the Expense of Oracle Stock

Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) management surprised investors last week by announcing a significant increase in its capital expenditures. In past decades, Oracle was a market leader in databases and enterprise software. Its stock price has risen by nearly 50% over the last 12 months and by about 145% over the previous 10 years.