Why the Oracle-OpenAI deal caught Wall Street by surprise
1. Oracle signed a significant $300 billion deal with OpenAI over five years. 2. The agreement solidifies Oracle's role in AI infrastructure despite market doubts. 3. OpenAI plans to spend $60 billion annually on compute from Oracle. 4. There are concerns about energy sources for the anticipated compute growth. 5. Oracle's long history with cloud infrastructure enhances its competitive standing.