Abstract: Automatically parsing SQL queries from natural languages can help non-professionals access databases and improve the efficiency of information utilization. It is a long-term research issue ...

Oracle Corporation's rally was fueled by multiple expansion, not just earnings, as investors bet on Oracle’s unique position.

Have a look at the above chart and you'll see that if you invested $1,000 in Oracle stock 20 years ago, today your stake would be worth about $29,000 – good for an annualized total return of 18.2%.

Oracle is a good example of why lacking a first-mover advantage isn't a deal-breaker. Oracle's data centers are newer and ...