Prof G Markets Oracle Stock Roars 36%, Apple’s New Product Flop & Judge Blocks Lisa Cook Firing
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Sep 11, 2025 
Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, shares sharp insights on the recent surge in Oracle's stock following a partnership with OpenAI, highlighting optimism and market challenges. The duo also delves into Apple's latest product launch, discussing why Wall Street remains unimpressed despite the excitement, and critiques the lack of innovation. Furthermore, a court ruling is explored regarding President Trump’s inability to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, shedding light on legal nuances surrounding executive power.
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Oracle Becomes The Fourth Cloud Horseman
- Oracle's earnings revealed a massive backlog and AI-driven demand that pushed shares up 36% in one day.
- The market treated Oracle as the 'fourth horseman' of cloud AI alongside AWS, Azure, and Google.
Contract Size Doesn’t Equal Cash In Hand
- Gil Luria cautioned that Oracle's $300B OpenAI-related backlog may overstate near-term realizable revenue.
- He noted OpenAI's limited creditworthiness makes converting contracts into cash uncertain.
Don’t Chase Initial Euphoria
- Investors should temper initial euphoria and digest the details before extrapolating growth forecasts.
- Expect more sober market reactions as analysts parse which commitments are creditworthy and deliverable.