Even so, Mr Ellison remains the world’s fifth-richest man, and Oracle the third-biggest software firm. He has a thing or two to teach fellow tech titans, in particular his friend Elon Musk, about staying power.

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As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are seen as suitors to buy the platform. Netflix is a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.

US President Donald Trump he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk – the owner of social media platform X – buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government. “I have the right to make a deal,” Mr Trump said at an event alongside Mr Ellison at the White House on Jan 21.

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A well-known YouTuber has hinted at his interest in purchasing TikTok, making an already-complicated situation even murkier.

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Despite a 75-day reprieve, shop owners from Foley to Opelika are worried their growth won't be sustainable without the platform.