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Tech Five: Oracle surges off earnings


Shares of software giant Oracle are climbing in early morning trading. Let's take a look at the technology stocks to watch Thursday:

Oracle. Shares jumped nearly 5% in pre-market trading after second quarter earnings topped estimates, ending a three-quarter streak of misses. The company reported revenue of $9.6 billion with earnings of 69 cents. Oracle also announced a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per share.

BlackBerry. The smartphone maker reports third quarter earnings before the markets open Friday. Analysts forecast the company will report a loss of 5 cents per share off $936 million in revenue. BlackBerry's earnings call comes after the launch of the Classic smartphone, which boasts many of the features of a traditional BlackBerry device, including the signature keyboard.

Sony. The company's entertainment studio has pulled the plug on The Interview after major theater chains decided not to show the movie in theaters. The movie was pulled after hackers threatened an attack on theaters that showed the film.

Amazon. The online retailer unveiled the service Prime Now, which offers one-hour delivery of certain items ordered via app. The service is available in select areas of Manhattan today, and rolls out to more cities in 2015.

Twitter. Family trusts owned by CEO Dick Costolo sold off the last shares of Twitter, reports Bloomberg. Overall, the trusts earned $17.3 million off sold shares, says the report.

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