TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business. Here's what to know

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn't sold its business in America.

Oracle's Cash Is Vanishing — But Larry Ellison's Dividend Check Still Clears Tomorrow

Oracle (ORCL) is burning cash for AI, while still paying out $1.4B in dividends. Larry Ellison holds 40% ORCL stock. 2 more ...
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Expired Oracle Patent Opens Fast Sorting Algorithm to Open Source Databases

A recent article reports that an Oracle patent on a fast sorting method has expired, allowing open source databases to use it freely. Mark Callaghan, the inventor behind the sorting algorithm, shows ...

The U.S. and China have agreed to spin off TikTok's American operations

The United States and China have shaken hands on a deal to divest the short-form video content app TikTok’s U.S. business to ...
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Oracle, Michael Dell named as investors in JV that will run TikTok's US operations

Big Red gets to store data, advise on security, and store the 'I'll watch just one more video' algo Made-in-China social network TikTok has announced the formation of a joint venture that will run its ...