Oracle stock climbs after job cut news puts $40 billion funding strategy in focus

AUSTIN, August 12, 2026, 08:10 EDT — Oracle Corporation stock gained 1.8% in premarket trade Wednesday, recouping some losses from Tuesday’s 3.7% drop. The recovery came after reports said Oracle plans new layoffs this month.

Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Shares of Microsoft Corporation slipped in premarket trading on Wednesday following a report that detailed new figures for its upcoming custom AI chip. According to The Information, as reported by Reuters, Microsoft may debut the Maia 300 in September and is in discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. regarding its 2027 production capacity.
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Top Stock Picks

Today’s highest-ranked model selections.

#1 Strong buy

Alphabet

NASDAQ:GOOGL 92/100 • ★★★★½
#2 Strong buy

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

NYSE:TSM 89/100 • ★★★★½
#3 Buy

S&P Global

NYSE:SPGI 88/100 • ★★★★
#4 Buy on weakness

Amazon

NASDAQ:AMZN 86/100 • ★★★★
#5 Buy on weakness

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT 84/100 • ★★★★
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Key Events Today

The catalysts most likely to move markets.

#1

Chicago Fed National Activity Index

A surprise around the 0.10 forecast could shift the morning growth narrative and influence Treasury yields and the dollar before the opening bell.

#2

PDD Holdings earnings

The day’s largest scheduled equity report can move PDD and the broader China-internet / e-commerce complex through revenue growth, margins and Temu commentary.

#3

XPeng earnings

Deliveries, margin progression and spending on AI-enabled mobility can affect U.S.-traded Chinese EV names and related technology suppliers.

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