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NYSE:ORCL 17 December 2025 - 21 December 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Week Ahead: TikTok Joint Venture Headlines, OpenAI “Stargate” Spending Fears, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Week Ahead: TikTok Joint Venture Headlines, OpenAI “Stargate” Spending Fears, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Oracle shares traded near $191.97 entering the Christmas week, following a surge after signing a joint venture to control TikTok’s U.S. operations. The deal gives Oracle and partners 80.1% ownership, with ByteDance retaining 19.9%. The transaction is expected to close January 22. Investors remain cautious due to Oracle’s ongoing debt-driven AI data center expansion.
21 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Cloud Computing Stocks Outlook Dec. 20, 2025: AI Data Center Boom Powers Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet—and Tests Oracle

Data-center dealmaking in 2025 set a new record, with over 100 transactions totaling nearly $61 billion, according to S&P Global. Wall Street now estimates hyperscaler AI capital spending will reach $527 billion in 2026, per Goldman Sachs. Microsoft continues to face AI infrastructure shortages, projecting supply constraints through June 2026 despite ongoing expansion efforts.
20 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Jumps After TikTok U.S. Deal Headlines: After-Hours Moves and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Jumps After TikTok U.S. Deal Headlines: After-Hours Moves and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

Oracle shares closed up 6.6% at $191.97 Friday after ByteDance agreed to transfer control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a joint venture with Oracle as a major investor and security partner. The stock traded above $193 in after-hours activity, with heavy volume. The deal gives U.S. and global investors 80.1% ownership and is set to close January 22, 2026. Oracle will oversee U.S. user data security.
20 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 19, 2025): Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise at 9:32 a.m. ET as Tech Rebounds; Nike Slides, “Triple Witching” Looms

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, with the Dow up 87 points, S&P 500 up 20, and Nasdaq gaining 105 as tech shares rebounded. Nike shares fell sharply on weak China demand, limiting Dow gains. The session coincides with December “triple witching,” expected to boost trading volume. Traders weighed a TikTok–Oracle deal and inflation data distorted by the recent U.S. government shutdown.
19 December 2025
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CoreWeave Stock, Nvidia’s China Chip Review, and Oracle’s TikTok Deal: The AI Infrastructure News Driving Markets on Dec. 19, 2025

CoreWeave Stock, Nvidia’s China Chip Review, and Oracle’s TikTok Deal: The AI Infrastructure News Driving Markets on Dec. 19, 2025

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) reported $1.4 billion in Q3 revenue, up 134% year over year, amid surging demand and a growing backlog. The company faces constraints in power and data-center capacity, while capital expenditures run into the billions quarterly. Recent headlines and federal initiatives have heightened scrutiny of CoreWeave as a market “stress test” for the next phase of the AI trade.
19 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Surges on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal — What Today’s News Means for Investors

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Surges on TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal — What Today’s News Means for Investors

Oracle shares jumped over 5% in after-hours trading late Thursday after ByteDance signed binding agreements to transfer control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a joint venture including Oracle as a key investor and security partner. The new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will see ByteDance hold 19.9% and the investor group 80.1%. The deal aims to address U.S. national security concerns and is expected to close January 22, 2026.
19 December 2025
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Oracle Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Holds Near $180 as AI Data Center Financing Questions Loom Into Friday’s Open

Oracle Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Holds Near $180 as AI Data Center Financing Questions Loom Into Friday’s Open

Oracle closed Thursday at $180.03, up 0.88%, after a volatile session with shares trading between $178.60 and $184.80. In after-hours trading, the stock slipped 0.06% to $179.92. Michigan regulators approved power contracts for a major data center project, but investor focus stayed on how Oracle will finance its AI infrastructure expansion. Trading volume reached 33 million shares.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and Micron Rebound as Inflation Cools and OpenAI’s Mega-Round Talk Raises the Stakes

Micron shares jumped after the company issued a stronger-than-expected profit forecast, citing continued shortages in high-bandwidth memory for AI servers. The S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Nasdaq gained 1.37%, and Dow added 0.14% as AI-linked stocks led a broad rebound. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than forecast, fueling gains in growth stocks. Reuters noted the inflation report was affected by government shutdown disruptions.
18 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

AI Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI Chip Rally as OpenAI Funding Talk and Data-Center Financing Fears Keep Wall Street on Edge

Micron shares jumped 13.5% to $255.95 by early afternoon Thursday after the company issued a strong profit outlook and highlighted high demand for AI memory chips. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose about 3%. Nvidia, AMD, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta also posted gains. Softer U.S. inflation data further boosted sentiment, sending Treasury yields lower and supporting tech stocks.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): ORCL Volatility Returns as Michigan AI Data-Center Funding Headlines Collide With Oracle’s $523B Backlog

Oracle shares traded near $181–$182 midday Thursday after reports that funding talks stalled for its planned $10 billion Michigan AI data center. Oracle said equity deal discussions remain on track and do not involve Blue Owl Capital, countering reports a partner exited. The project has been linked to OpenAI-related demand. Investors are watching for clarity on financing and delivery.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Slides on AI Data Center Funding Jitters: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts on Dec. 18, 2025

Oracle shares fell about 5.4% to $178.46 by 13:17 UTC on December 18, 2025, after reports raised new questions about financing for its $10 billion Michigan AI data center project with OpenAI. Oracle confirmed talks for an equity deal are ongoing but said Blue Owl Capital is not involved, following reports of stalled negotiations. Investors cited concerns over funding structures, execution timelines, and rising capital spending.
18 December 2025
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow Jones Today: Dow Futures Edge Higher Ahead of CPI After AI Selloff — Live Market News for Dec. 18, 2025 (5:45 a.m. ET)

Dow futures rose about 60 points, or 0.13%, before Thursday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also higher after Wednesday’s AI-driven selloff. The Consumer Price Index for November is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, but the release is unusual due to missing October data from the 2025 federal shutdown. On Wednesday, the Dow fell 228 points, led by declines in technology and AI-linked stocks.
18 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

S&P 500 Today: Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Delayed CPI as AI Spending Jitters Grip Wall Street (Dec. 18, 2025)

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday down 1.16% at 6,721.43, pressured by sharp declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle. U.S. stock futures edged 0.3%–0.6% higher early Thursday as traders awaited a delayed November CPI report, which will lack standard monthly details due to the recent government shutdown.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 18, 2025): STI Slips as Wall Street AI Jitters Weigh; Singtel, REITs and Debt Deals in Focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.1% to 4,570.61 on Thursday, tracking a tech-led decline on Wall Street amid renewed concerns over AI spending. Market breadth was negative, with 286 losers to 236 gainers and S$1.1 billion traded. DFI Retail Group rose 2%, while Hongkong Land dropped 1.7%. Regional markets were mixed; Japan and South Korea fell.
18 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle Stock Slips on AI Data Center Financing Questions: ORCL News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 5.4% to $178.46 on Dec. 18 after reports said Blue Owl Capital withdrew from financing a $10 billion AI data center project in Michigan linked to OpenAI. Oracle and developer Related Digital disputed the reports, saying the project remains on track with a new equity partner. The funding uncertainty comes as Oracle’s debt and lease obligations continue to rise with its AI cloud expansion.
18 December 2025
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S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

S&P 500 Today: Index Slides to 6,721 as AI Funding Jitters Hit Tech, Oil Pops on Venezuela Blockade (Updated 4:40 PM ET)

The S&P 500 dropped 1.16% to 6,721.43 on Wednesday, its fourth straight decline and lowest close in three weeks, led by a tech selloff as investors questioned AI sector spending and financing. Oracle slid 5.4% after a data center funding setback, while Nvidia and Broadcom also fell sharply. The Nasdaq lost 1.81%, and the Dow slipped 0.47%. Despite the slide, major indexes remain up double digits for 2025.
17 December 2025
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ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

Broad U.S. equity ETFs edged higher on December 17, with SPY up 0.48% and VOO up 0.49%, while growth and momentum funds like ARKK fell 2.74%. Fed Governor Waller said policy remains restrictive but left room for rate cuts. Tech sentiment weakened after new turbulence in Oracle’s data-center financing. The Fed’s year-end liquidity moves helped calm funding markets.
17 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

US Stock Market Today at 11:59 a.m. ET: S&P 500 and Dow Slip as AI Stocks Slide Again, Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25% late Wednesday morning as declines in AI-linked mega-caps like Nvidia and Oracle outweighed gains in energy stocks. Oil prices rose after President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers into Venezuela, lifting U.S. crude by 1.5% to $56 a barrel. Most stocks traded higher, but losses in heavyweight tech names dragged major indexes lower.
17 December 2025
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AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

AI Stocks Today (US Market): Amazon–OpenAI Talks, Oracle’s Data-Center Shock, and the New Threat to Nvidia’s CUDA Edge (Dec. 17, 2025)

Amazon is in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the company above $500 billion, according to sources. Early Wednesday trading saw major indexes only modestly higher, with volatility as investors weighed AI spending and financing risks. Oracle’s data-center funding issue raised caution, while the Nasdaq resumed a pullback amid renewed “AI bubble” concerns.
17 December 2025
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  • Australian Shares Dip as US-Iran Truce Wavers, Oil Prices Bounce
    April 8, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Australian shares stumbled Thursday, with the S&P/ASX200 edging down 0.04% to 8,947.9, following Wednesday's best session in a year. Market sentiment cooled amid fading hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire, as the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed again, a claim denied by the White House. Energy stocks rebounded 2.3%, led by Woodside's 3.3% gain, tracking rising oil prices. However, the raw materials sector retreated 0.9%, with major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shedding gains. Copper miner Sandfire Resources dropped almost 4% after a production downgrade. Packaging firm Orora slumped over 17% due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Banking stocks offered support, with NAB and other lenders advancing, lifting the financial sector by 0.7%. Market caution persists amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

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Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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