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▶ 35:50 · $ORCL · UBS analyst says Oracle shares weighed by renewed investor worry over AI CapEx returns
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On the Ground at UBS’ Private AI, Software and Internet Conference | Menlo Park

2026-07-16 · 2 company · 7 thematic
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carl kirstead

Leads UBS research coverage of software and AI; articulates a 'long infra data security, cautious apps' framework, analyzes hyperscaler vs semiconductor divergence, and tracks enterprise AI budget dynamics.

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“I'd say that part of the story is faded. I think you're aware Oracle has come out pretty aggressively pushing back on the notion that there are delays, and they spent quite a bit of time on the last earnings call going through each of thei…”
—carl kirstead
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