Oracle Denies Reports of Scrapped $3B Microsoft Cloud Deal

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Amid intensifying competition for sovereign cloud contracts, Oracle has officially denied reports claiming the cancellation of a potential $3 billion cloud deal with Microsoft. The company clarified that allegations suggesting security concerns or failure to meet FedRAMP compliance standards derailed the partnership are unfounded. This denial directly addresses rumors that Oracle's inability to satisfy rigorous federal security requirements had killed the multi-billion dollar agreement.

This development occurs as cloud giants battle for market dominance, with peers showing robust valuations; GOOGL closed at $373.25 and META at $600.21 per market data. Oracle is currently focused on scaling its Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to compete with Microsoft Azure, following a trajectory where previous quarterly results (per market research) showed cloud revenue growth exceeding 20%, highlighting the high stakes of maintaining major partnerships.

In the markets, ORCL stood at $188.35 while MSFT closed at $393.83 (close June 16, 2026). Investors are now looking for further official disclosures regarding the partnership's status, while keeping an eye on the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims scheduled for June 11, 2026, which could impact broader tech sector sentiment and liquidity.