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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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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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Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

Nasdaq Stock Market Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nasdaq Composite Slides 1.81% on AI Funding Jitters; Medline IPO Pops, Micron Jumps After Hours

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 418.14 points, or 1.81%, to 22,693.32 on Wednesday, its lowest close in three weeks, as concerns over AI infrastructure spending hit tech and chip stocks. Oracle fell 5.4% after Blue Owl Capital reportedly withdrew from a $10 billion Michigan data center project. Decliners outnumbered advancers more than 2-to-1. Nvidia and Broadcom lost 3.8% and 4.5%, respectively.
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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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 17, 2025): DJIA at 11:45 a.m. ET, Key News Drivers, Forecasts, and Market Outlook Since Dec. 15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 48,051.78 at 11:45 a.m. ET Wednesday, down 62.48 points. Shares linked to AI fell after Oracle’s data-center funding setback, while energy stocks rose as oil prices rebounded on U.S. action against Venezuelan tankers. Salesforce and Procter & Gamble lifted the index earlier; Caterpillar and NVIDIA weighed it down later.
17 December 2025
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Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle Stock Today (ORCL): Blue Owl Funding Snag Puts $10B Michigan AI Data Center in Spotlight — News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Oracle shares fell 3.8% to $181.45 midday Wednesday after reports that Blue Owl Capital will not back a $10 billion Michigan data center project tied to OpenAI. Oracle said talks remain “on schedule.” The Wall Street Journal highlighted investor concerns over Oracle’s $523 billion AI backlog and execution risks. Citizens reiterated a $342 price target.
17 December 2025
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Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Scraps OBDC–OBDC II Merger as Redemption Freeze Roils the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market

Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Scraps OBDC–OBDC II Merger as Redemption Freeze Roils the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market

Blue Owl Capital has canceled the planned merger of its two private-credit funds, OBDC and OBDC II, after investor backlash and market volatility. The decision follows a freeze on redemptions at OBDC II and reports that some investors faced potential 20% paper losses if the deal proceeded. Blue Owl shares have dropped over 40% this year. OBDC II aims to reinstate its liquidity program in 2026.
19 November 2025
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Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

Meta Stock Soars on AI Gambit and $27B Data Center JV – Analysts Eye 20% Upside

Meta shares traded near $740 on Oct. 27, 2025, up about 25% year-to-date, with a market cap around $1.8 trillion. Over 40 analysts rate the stock a “Buy,” setting 12-month targets between $825 and $900. Meta reports Q3 earnings Oct. 29, with consensus revenue near $49–50 billion, up roughly 22% from last year. European regulators have flagged Meta for Digital Services Act violations, risking fines.
27 October 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, but users soon reported slow responses and a less personal experience. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged issues and kept GPT-4 available for subscribers. Nvidia unveiled Cosmos Reason, a new robot vision-language model, at SIGGRAPH on August 11. Meta secured $29 billion in funding for AI data centers to support its Prometheus and Hyperion projects.
12 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AMD’s Q2 data-center chip sales rose 14% to $3.2 billion but missed estimates, while SMCI shares plunged 18% after cutting guidance, erasing over $6 billion in value. Nvidia stock jumped 73% and later hit record highs alongside Broadcom as the AI-chip rally resumed. The U.S. began licensing Nvidia’s H20 AI GPUs to China, drawing criticism from Chinese state media. Meta secured $29 billion in financing for new AI data centers.
10 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite hit a record by Aug. 7, 2025, as chipmakers and AI stocks surged. AMD fell 5% and SMCI dropped over 18% after disappointing data-center results, while Palantir jumped 9% after raising its revenue forecast. Meta secured $29 billion for AI data centers, and SoftBank soared 13% to a record high in Tokyo after strong earnings and a $30 billion OpenAI stake. China’s robotics stocks rallied ahead of the World Robotics Conference.
8 August 2025
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  • Wheat Prices Close Mixed Ahead of Southern Plains Rains
    May 19, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Wheat futures ended mixed Tuesday with Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat up by around 2-3 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) steady, and Minneapolis spring wheat down by up to 6.75 cents. Winter wheat crop progress shows 71% headed, 13 points ahead of average, but condition ratings fell to 27% good/excellent. The Brugler500 crop health index declined notably in major HRW states including Kansas and Colorado, while Soft Red Winter states edged higher. Rain expected in the Southern Plains may delay harvest but is too late to aid much of the crop. Brazil's soybean area growth is projected at the smallest in 20 years, pressured by tight margins and rising fertilizer costs.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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