The 5G war just left Earth. Elon Musk amplified a post touting Starlink Mobile's next-generation satellites, promising 5G speeds from space and "100x the data density" versus its V1 satellites. The claim: seamless streaming, voice calls and high-speed apps — as if connected to a terrestrial network. Around the same time, Amazon.com Inc signaled its own escalation. Don't Miss: Starlink Vs Kuiper: D...
The 5G war just left Earth. Elon Musk amplified a post touting Starlink Mobile's next-generation satellites, promising 5G speeds from space and "100x the data density" versus its V1 satellites. The claim: seamless streaming, voice calls and high-speed apps — as if connected to a terrestrial network. Around the same time, Amazon.com Inc signaled its own escalation. Don't Miss: Starlink Vs Kuiper: Disruption Or Integration? Amazon's satellite unit, Project Kuiper, announced that Vodafone will use its high-speed satellite backhaul to connect remote 4G and 5G sites across Europe and Africa. Rather than bypassing telecom operators, Amazon is embedding itself inside their infrastructure. That's the strategic divide. Musk and SpaceX are pushing direct-to-device connectivity — potentially reducing reliance on towers altogether. Amazon is strengthening those towers, extending carrier networks into hard-to-reach regions. One wants to disrupt the mobile network model. The other wants to power it. See Also: Before the IPO: How One Company Quietly Locked Up 500+ Iconic Character Rights Why This 5G Space Race Matters Satellite internet was once about rural broadband. Now it's about telecom economics. If Starlink truly delivers terrestrial-grade 5G from orbit, the traditional carrier capex model faces pressure. If Kuiper becomes the backbone for remote 5G expansion, Amazon inserts itself into global telecom infrastructure. Africa and underserved regions may become the testing ground. In markets where building towers is costly and terrain is challenging, space-based 5G could leapfrog legacy networks. This is no longer just a satellite story. It's a battle over who controls the next layer of global connectivity — and the 5G war is officially in orbit. Read Next: 1.5 Million Users Are Already Working Inside This AI Platform — Investors Can Still Get In It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $250 million in art — this alternative asset has outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, delivering an ...
Rising gold prices amid the Middle East war have boosted trade in the precious metal in Hong Kong, with residents lining up to sell valuables for cash and retailers reporting that twice as many people are buying bars and pellets. Spot gold stood at US$5,165 per ounce on Thursday, below January’s peak of US$5,594.82, but still near historic high levels as US-Israel strikes in Iran stoked safe-haven...
Rising gold prices amid the Middle East war have boosted trade in the precious metal in Hong Kong, with residents lining up to sell valuables for cash and retailers reporting that twice as many people are buying bars and pellets. Spot gold stood at US$5,165 per ounce on Thursday, below January’s peak of US$5,594.82, but still near historic high levels as US-Israel strikes in Iran stoked safe-haven demand. The conflict has spread rapidly across the Middle East, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and raising fears of wider instability and a prolonged regional war. Advertisement Israel on Thursday launched another large wave of strikes on Tehran, targeting what it said was missile infrastructure and launch sites. Outside Choi Kee in Jordan, which buys a variety of precious metals, residents on Thursday were seen lining up to sell gold. Advertisement Vegetable seller Wong Ka-chun said he hoped to get nearly triple the price for his gold items. “I think the price is really good right now,” he said. “I also do not want to keep so many of these items at home, so I think this is the right time to sell them.”
The Duke Lacrosse Case Exposed The Rot In Higher Education, The Media, And The Justice System Authored by William L. Anderson via the Mises Institute , Twenty years ago this month, the infamous Duke Lacrosse Case exploded on the Duke University campus, with three members of the university’s lacrosse team falsely accused of raping and assaulting a black stripper. It took more than a year to exonera...
The Duke Lacrosse Case Exposed The Rot In Higher Education, The Media, And The Justice System Authored by William L. Anderson via the Mises Institute , Twenty years ago this month, the infamous Duke Lacrosse Case exploded on the Duke University campus, with three members of the university’s lacrosse team falsely accused of raping and assaulting a black stripper. It took more than a year to exonerate those young men, but only after the false charges had ruined lives and exposed elite higher education in the US. As one who wrote nearly 100 articles on this case and who was interviewed on talk shows, along with working with some of the attorneys and families involved in the case, I saw it from the inside . I reported on prosecutors who lied and knowingly filed false charges and suborned perjury to cover their lies, police who lied at every turn of what turned out to be a sham investigation, and members of the Duke University faculty and administration who took part in framing innocent people for a crime that did not happen. And hovering over all of the wreckage was a combination of national and local media whose reporters—with some heroic exceptions—followed a false narrative until it drove them right over a cliff. There is a standard narrative that the media and others want us to imagine: three young men were falsely accused of terrible crimes, but after diligent investigations by the authorities and good-faith efforts by others, the lacrosse players were exonerated while the malefactors were punished. In the end, the system worked. That narrative is a lie , and over these next few weeks, I will deal with the different aspects of the case, from the police and prosecution to the Duke faculty and administration and to the media. There are numerous villains in this story and very few “good guys.” Furthermore, other than a mild punishment given to the lead prosecutor who committed numerous felonies during his reign of terror, none of the others who participated in pushing...
The US issued a general license to allow for some Russian oil sales to India, giving the nation more options to purchase fuel as an escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf cuts off a major producing region. The license covers transactions related to the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels before March 5, so long as it’s delivered to India and purchased by an Indian...
The US issued a general license to allow for some Russian oil sales to India, giving the nation more options to purchase fuel as an escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf cuts off a major producing region. The license covers transactions related to the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels before March 5, so long as it’s delivered to India and purchased by an Indian firm. The measure expires April 4 at 12:01 a.m. Washington time. The move comes months after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Indian goods in a bid to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to abandon energy purchases from Russia. “To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X. “This deliberately short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government as it only authorizes transactions involving oil already stranded at sea.” As of late last week, there were 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil sitting in Asian waters. Indian state refiners and government officials met earlier this week to consider contingency measures including turning to Russian cargoes loitering near its waters. The oil ministry had pushed for diplomats to seek some room for maneuver from Washington. India became the single most important buyer of Moscow’s seaborne crude after the invasion of Ukraine, but the country has been cutting back in response to US pressure — particularly after a US trade deal struck last month that rolled back punitive tariffs. It has since kept Russian oil purchases to a minimum. Some Indian refiners have already been feeling the impact of curtailed supplies. India’s Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. has told customers it will suspend oil product exports, and has shut one of its three crude processing units due to low stockpiles, people famil...
MarioGuti/iStock via Getty Images An FDA official on Thursday said that uniQure ( QURE ) is to blame for having to conduct a phase 3 trial for its Huntington's disease candidate AMT-130 "u niQure is the latest company to make a failed therapy for Huntington’s patients," the official, who requested anonymity, said in a call with reporters on Thursday, CNBC reported . "They likely acknowledge or und...
MarioGuti/iStock via Getty Images An FDA official on Thursday said that uniQure ( QURE ) is to blame for having to conduct a phase 3 trial for its Huntington's disease candidate AMT-130 "u niQure is the latest company to make a failed therapy for Huntington’s patients," the official, who requested anonymity, said in a call with reporters on Thursday, CNBC reported . "They likely acknowledge or understand at some deep level that their trial failed years ago, and instead of doing the right thing and running the correct clinical study, uniQure is performing a distorted or manipulated comparison in the mind of FDA." On March 2, the Dutch biopharma said that the agency requested it conduct a phase 3 trial to gain approval of AMT-130 as data from a phase 1/2 study was not sufficient to demonstrate effectiveness. That study compared the treatment to an external control. uniQure closed Thursday up ~18%. More on uniQure uniQure: Worst Case Scenario Becomes Reality uniQure: The Worst Case Scenario Just Got Official (Rating Downgrade) uniQure N.V. (QURE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript uniQure plummets as FDA calls for phase 3 trial for Huntington's asset AMT-130 UniQure outlines next steps for Huntington’s program as FDA recommends Phase III sham-controlled trial
Costco Wholesale reported solid quarterly results on Thursday, slightly beating analyst forecasts on the key lines. While we would have preferred to see stabilized renewal rates in its key region, the retailer's consistently strong sales momentum can't be ignored. Total revenue in its fiscal 2026 second quarter increased 9.2% year over year to $69.6 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $69...
Costco Wholesale reported solid quarterly results on Thursday, slightly beating analyst forecasts on the key lines. While we would have preferred to see stabilized renewal rates in its key region, the retailer's consistently strong sales momentum can't be ignored. Total revenue in its fiscal 2026 second quarter increased 9.2% year over year to $69.6 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $69.12 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the 12 weeks ended Feb. 15 rose 13.9% from the year-ago period to $4.58, beating the consensus of $4.56, LSEG data showed. With the results being mostly in-line, the stock wasn't doing much in after-hours trading. Still, the start of 2026 has much kinder to Costco shareholders compared to the last six months of 2025, when shares registered their first back-to-back quarterly declines since 2022. For the year, the stock is up roughly 14%. COST 1Y mountain Costco's stock performance over the past 12 months. Bottom line So, can the stock keep its run going and reclaim its high from the middle of last year? That's the question we find ourselves asking Thursday night. On one hand, it's hard not to be impressed with the 6% to 7% comparable sales growth the wholesale retailer has consistently put up month after month, and now quarter after quarter. The solid growth in both traffic and ticket sales tells us that the company is gaining market share in the highly competitive retail landscape. However, the thorn in our sides has been membership renewal rates, which for many quarters now have drifted lower. This slow drip hasn't been an indictment on the value of a Costco membership, but rather a dynamic related to an influx of online sign-ups who probably don't see the full appeal of a membership because they don't go to the stores. The proof is in the comp sales growth. Still, Costco makes most of its money on membership fees, so if lower renewal rates create a slowdown in membership growth, it ...
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures inched up Thursday night after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week amid the war in Iran and spiking oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 103 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and ...
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures inched up Thursday night after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week amid the war in Iran and spiking oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 103 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.1%. Major stock averages declined on Thursday as worries ensued about the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. The Dow lost nearly 785 points, or 1.6%, putting the index on track for its second negative week in a row and its worst week since last October. The S&P 500 fell about 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped nearly 0.3%. Eight of the 11 sectors were lower in the regular session, with industrials, materials and consumer staples each losing more than 2%. Caterpillar fell more than 3%, while United Airlines shed 5%. Oil prices surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures settled up 8.5% at $81.01, touching the highest level since 2024. Brent crude futures jumped almost 5%. Crude prices are headed for their biggest weekly percentage gain since March 2022. "Markets remain in risk‑off mode as worries grow about the duration of the conflict and potential disruptions to energy supply," Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones, said. He said that the spike in U.S. oil prices is adding to inflation concerns that could put consumer spending under pressure. To be sure, Kourkafas added, "structural shifts have reduced U.S. vulnerability to oil shocks. Oil would likely need to remain above $100 for an extended period to meaningfully slow economic growth, in our view. The U.S. has been a net exporter of oil since 2019, and the economy is far less energy‑intensive than it once was." Friday brings traders a new market catalyst in the form of February's nonfarm p...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Initial jobless claims measure the number of people who file for unemployment for the first time in a given week. In the week ending February 28th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 213,000. This figure is unchanged from the previous week's figure and was lower than the forecast of 215,000. Here is the complete data s...
designer491/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Initial jobless claims measure the number of people who file for unemployment for the first time in a given week. In the week ending February 28th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 213,000. This figure is unchanged from the previous week's figure and was lower than the forecast of 215,000. Here is the complete data series dating back to 1967. There is a good bit of volatility in this indicator, which is why the four-week moving average is a more useful number than the weekly data because it smooths short-term fluctuations to highlight the overall trend. The four-week moving average currently stands at 215,750, down 4,750 from the previous week. Outside of the COVID spike, initial unemployment claims have never been greater than 700,000 for a given week, making the chart above less useful for identifying trends. To address this, we've adjusted the y-axis on the chart below to provide a closer view of the data, minimizing the impact of the COVID surge. Notice the relationship between recessions and the rise in weekly unemployment claims. To no surprise, the 4-week moving average begins to rise at or before the start of a recession and peaks around its conclusion. In another attempt to eliminate the COVID spike, the chart below shows initial unemployment claims starting in October 2021. Initial Unemployment Claims: Not Seasonally Adjusted The headline unemployment insurance data - and the charts above - are seasonally adjusted. But what does the non-seasonally adjusted data look like? The chart below highlights its extreme volatility, as shown by the green dots. The four-week moving average helps reveal the recurring seasonal patterns, such as the regular spikes in January. Because of the extreme volatility of the non-adjusted weekly data, we can add a 52-week moving average to give a better sense of the secular trends. The chart below also has a linear regression through the data (red li...
TORONTO, 05 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le FPI industriel Nexus (« Nexus » ou le « FPI ») (TSX : NXR.UN) a annoncé aujourd'hui ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2025. « 2025 a été une année de transformation pour Nexus, et je suis très satisfait des résultats », a déclaré Kelly Hanczyk, chef de la direction du FPI Industriel Nexus. « Nous avons maintenu ...
TORONTO, 05 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le FPI industriel Nexus (« Nexus » ou le « FPI ») (TSX : NXR.UN) a annoncé aujourd'hui ses résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2025. « 2025 a été une année de transformation pour Nexus, et je suis très satisfait des résultats », a déclaré Kelly Hanczyk, chef de la direction du FPI Industriel Nexus. « Nous avons maintenu notre orientation à long terme, achevant notre transition stratégique pour devenir le seul FPI industriel axé sur le Canada, et avons mené à bien deux projets créateurs de valeur, ajoutant 440 000 pieds carrés de surface locative brute qui généreront un rendement sans effet de levier de 9,4 % sur les coûts de développement. Nous avons également acquis deux immeubles de grande qualité et bien situés à Montréal, qui ont initialement contribué à hauteur de 2,6 millions de dollars au bénéfice d'exploitation net annuel et qui présentent un potentiel de réévaluation significatif en 2028, ce qui se traduira par un taux de capitalisation stabilisé de 10,4 %. « Nous avons continué d'afficher d'excellents résultats en matière de location, réalisant une croissance du bénéfice d'exploitation net des immeubles industriels comparables de 2,6 % malgré les vacances imprévues de deux locataires liées à la LACC, et obtenant une augmentation moyenne de +60 % des loyers en vigueur et arrivant à échéance. « Les mesures que nous avons prises au cours des dernières années en matière de portefeuille ont créé une base solide sur laquelle nous pourrons nous appuyer en 2026, avec un bilan sain et une performance opérationnelle robuste qui ont permis une croissance à un chiffre dans la moyenne du BEN industriel des immeubles comparables, et un ratio de distribution normalisé inférieur à 100 % en moyenne sur l'ensemble de l'année. « Je suis très enthousiaste quant aux progrès que nous avons accomplis et je suis convaincu que notre stratégie continuera à porter ses fruits pour nos parties prenantes », a...
TORONTO, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexus Industrial REIT (the “REIT”) (TSX: NXR.UN) announced today its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. “2025 was a transformative year for Nexus, and I am very pleased with the results” said Kelly Hanczyk, CEO of Nexus Industrial REIT. We kept a long-term focus, completing our strategic transition to become the only scale, ...
TORONTO, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexus Industrial REIT (the “REIT”) (TSX: NXR.UN) announced today its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. “2025 was a transformative year for Nexus, and I am very pleased with the results” said Kelly Hanczyk, CEO of Nexus Industrial REIT. We kept a long-term focus, completing our strategic transition to become the only scale, Canada-focused industrial REIT, and completed two value-accretive projects, adding 440,000 square feet of GLA that will deliver an unlevered return of 9.4% on development costs. We also acquired two well-located, high-quality buildings in Montreal initially contributing $2.6 million in annual NOI with significant mark-to-market potential in 2028, leading to a stabilized cap rate of 10.4%. We continued to deliver strong leasing results, realizing industrial SPNOI growth of 2.6% despite unexpected CCAA-related vacancies of two tenants, and achieving an average increase over in-place and expiring rents of +60%. The moves we have made with the portfolio over the last several years have created a strong foundation for us to build on in 2026, with a healthy balance sheet and robust operating performance propelling mid-single digit industrial SPNOI growth, and a normalized payout ratio averaging below 100% on a full year basis. "I am very excited with the progress that we have made, and I am confident that our strategy will continue to be rewarding for our stakeholders” concluded Mr. Hanczyk. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income was $30.6 million driven by NOI (1) of $33.0 million and fair value adjustments (gains) of $20.3 million, partially offset by finance expense and general and administrative expenses. of $33.0 million and fair value adjustments (gains) of $20.3 million, partially offset by finance expense and general and administrative expenses. NOI (1) increased 2.7% versus a year ago to $33.0 million primarily attributable to growth in Industrial Same Property NOI (...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Vistra (NYSE:VST) has agreed to acquire Lotus Infrastructure Partners, expanding its energy infrastructure footprint. The company also has a pending acquisition of Cogentrix Energy that would further grow its generation portfolio. Vistra recently signed long term nuclear power pu...
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Vistra (NYSE:VST) has agreed to acquire Lotus Infrastructure Partners, expanding its energy infrastructure footprint. The company also has a pending acquisition of Cogentrix Energy that would further grow its generation portfolio. Vistra recently signed long term nuclear power purchase agreements with Amazon Web Services and Meta to supply clean electricity for data centers. Vistra, a major U.S. power producer and retailer, is reshaping its business mix through large scale acquisitions and new long term contracts with technology companies. By bringing Lotus Infrastructure Partners and Cogentrix Energy into the fold, VST is adding more generation assets that sit directly in the path of rising electricity use from data centers and electrification. For investors, that puts attention on the company’s asset base, counterparties, and contracted revenue profile. The nuclear power agreements with Amazon Web Services and Meta indicate interest from large technology companies in securing reliable, carbon free supply over long time frames. For VST, these deals mean greater exposure to data center demand and a higher share of output tied to long term commitments, which can shape how you evaluate the company’s risk, cash flow visibility, and role in the clean energy transition. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Vistra by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Vistra. NYSE:VST Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 2 risks for Vistra. See which could impact your investment. For Vistra, the Lotus and Cogentrix deals plus the long term nuclear PPAs with Amazon Web Services and Meta pull in the same direction: more scale in generation and more contracted demand from large, creditworthy customers. The acquisitions add roughly 8.1 gigawatts of mainly natural gas ...
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Smoke rises from an Israeli strike targeting the southern suburbs on March 5, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses overnight, as the Iran conflict sends energy prices higher. Overnight, oil prices broke through the $80 per barrel mark, with Brent futur...
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Smoke rises from an Israeli strike targeting the southern suburbs on March 5, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were lower Friday, tracking Wall Street losses overnight, as the Iran conflict sends energy prices higher. Overnight, oil prices broke through the $80 per barrel mark, with Brent futures up 3.54% and last trading at $84.31. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dipped 2% to trade at $79.38. More uncertainty was also seen on the global trade front after New York Attorney General Letitia James and the top prosecutors of 23 other states once again sued to block President Donald Trump 's global tariff regime. This comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade had ruled Thursday that companies were entitled to tariff refunds from Trump's duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court. South Korea's Kospi tumbled once again, falling 0.87%, after marking its best day since 2008 in the prior session. The small-cap Kosdaq, however, extended gains to rise 2.45%. Defense heavyweight LIG Nex1 was up almost 10%, and was one of the top Kospi gainers, after South Korean media reported its air defense systems were used to successfully intercept Iranian missiles launched at the United Arab Emirates. Japan's Nikkei 225 was 0.24% down, while the Topix saw a larger loss of 0.42%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was down 1.09% in early trade, dragged by basic materials stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 25,037, lower than the HSI's last close of 25,321.34. Overnight in the U.S., all three major indexes fell, with the stock sell-off led by Boeing , Caterpillar and other names that stand to lose the most if the global economy slows. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.61%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.56%. The tech heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.26%. —CNBC's Sean Conlon and Pia Singh contributed to this report. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google a...
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orcl Oracle Stock ORCL Jumps 10% Pre-Earnings, but Can Buyers Outweigh AI Spending and Job Cuts? Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate... Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Oracle shares have rebounded approximately 10% this week, despite ongoing concerns about rising debt and leg...
orcl Oracle Stock ORCL Jumps 10% Pre-Earnings, but Can Buyers Outweigh AI Spending and Job Cuts? Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate... Written by: Skerdian Meta • • 5 min read • Quick overview Oracle shares have rebounded approximately 10% this week, despite ongoing concerns about rising debt and legal scrutiny. The company plans to cut thousands of jobs and pause hiring in its cloud unit to manage costs associated with its AI infrastructure investments. Investor skepticism is growing around the Stargate AI project, which may not be as operationally developed as initially claimed. Despite strong revenue growth, Oracle's cash flow has weakened significantly due to heavy capital expenditures on data centers. Live ORCL Chart ORCL 0.0000 MARKETS TREND [[ORCL-graph]] Oracle shares have rebounded sharply this week, but rising debt, legal scrutiny, and growing skepticism around the ambitious Stargate AI project continue to cast a cautious shadow over the company’s long-term outlook. Oracle Shares Rebound After Weak Start to 2026 Oracle began 2026 under pressure as investor confidence weakened amid concerns about rising leverage, legal challenges, and the company’s aggressive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. However, sentiment improved this week, with Oracle stock climbing roughly 10% as traders positioned ahead of the company’s upcoming fiscal third-quarter results. The rebound began on Monday despite broader weakness across the technology sector. By Thursday, Oracle shares were moving higher even as U.S. equity markets declined, suggesting that investors are increasingly focused on the company’s earnings outlook and AI-driven growth strategy. Still, the rally has done little to erase deeper concerns surrounding Oracle’s ambitious spending plans and the long-term economics of its artificial intelligence initiatives. Reports of Job Cuts Highlight Financial P...