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We're going to see more software acquisitions at higher valuations. Stocks naturally will trade higher when you raise the bar.
Life is what happens while you are trying to get well.
It all depends on guidance for the fourth quarter. If it isn't that exciting, then Oracle maybe doesn't have to raise its bid,
The stock has been beaten up too much. It's a good buy right here.
Companies are feeling more confident in their ability to operate in these tough economic times and are now looking at what to do in order to be competitive going forward.