August 30, 2000

Information. It informs. It enriches. Sometimes in more ways than one. This week we take a look at info powerhouse Oracle <% if gsSubBrand = "aolsnapshot" then Response.Write("(Nasdaq: ORCL)") else Response.Write("(Nasdaq: ORCL)") end if %>. Not all Fools look at the database pioneer and business application software giant the same way.

Mike Trigg (TMF Tonto) is bullish on Larry Ellison's company while Paul Commins (TMF Buster) thinks the "Oracle" has misspoken.

So, dive deep into the information. The opening arguments. The rebuttals. Then vote for the side that ultimately swayed you. If you want more, consider our Motley Fool Research take on Oracle. Then check out our Duel Flashback where we take another look at Mickey Mouse entertainment titan Disney <% if gsSubBrand = "aolsnapshot" then Response.Write("(NYSE: DIS)") else Response.Write("(NYSE: DIS)") end if %>.

The Bull Argument... Oracle is the largest database and software company in the universe, but superfluous titles aren't why I'm bullish on this company. This company's a bull because it's never caught watching the paint dry. Continue »

The Bear Argument... Long term, it doesn't look good for Oracle, and I don't fancy the notion of putting my hard-earned money in the hands of a tragic hero. Continue »

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