REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. (AP) -- Oracle Corp. said Thursday that it would exchange up to $1 billion of its 3.875 percent interest notes due 2020 and $2.25 billion of its 5.375 percent interest notes due 2040 with nearly identical notes that will not be restricted from being transferred.
Oracle shares rose $1.26, or 3.9 percent, to close at $33.66 on Thursday amid a broad stock rally.

