4. Oracle has a pristine balance sheet. Over 10% of its market capitalization is in net cash. 5.Its projected five year PEG is just .9 and has a low beta (1.09) for a tech stock. 6. Oracle is a five star pick from S&P with a price target of $40. It also is Credit Suisse's top pick in the sector with a price target of $42. 7. Analysts predict solid 8% revenue growth for FY2011 and FY2012 and ORCL is one of the best firms in the sector for acquiring and integrating other software companies. Disclosure: I am long ORCL.