Investors punished Larry Ellison’s Oracle for failing to deliver on profits on Wednesday - Justin Sullivan/Getty Images More than $100bn (£75bn) has been wiped off the value of Larry Ellison’s cloud computing giant Oracle over fears that his bet on AI is failing to pay off. Shares in Oracle fell by as much as 16.5pc when trading began on Wall Street on Thursday. The slump came after the company committed more investment into AI data centres, even as quarterly profit and revenue forecasts missed analysts’ ...

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Group 1 - Oracle's stock dropped over 13% to $193.84 following its Q2 earnings report, which showed a 14% revenue growth to $16.1 billion, aligning closely with market expectations [1] - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.26 exceeded market expectations, while cloud computing sales grew by 34% to $7.98 billion, and infrastructure revenue surged by 68% to $4.08 billion, although both figures were slightly below analyst forecasts [1] - A significant factor in profit growth was a $2.7 billion pre-tax gain from the sale of shares in chip manufacturer Ampere Computing, but this one-time gain raised concerns about the sustainability of core business profitability and cash flow [1] Group 2 - Despite the record backlog of cloud computing orders at $523 billion, concerns arose regarding the actual conversion of these orders into profits, as the growth rate of cloud business was below expectations [2] - Increased capital expenditures led to negative free cash flow, contributing to the sharp decline in Oracle's stock price post-earnings report [2] - Major financial institutions like UBS and Bank of America quickly downgraded Oracle's target price, while Morgan Stanley placed the stock under "cautious review," indicating a shift in market focus towards the quality of earnings and the realization of backlog orders [2]

Core Viewpoint - Oracle's stock has experienced significant volatility, losing 14% since its latest quarterly earnings report and 44% since its peak on September 10, raising questions about its future growth potential and investment risks [3][4]. Financial Performance - Oracle's fiscal 2026 second quarter revenue reached $16.06 billion, a 14% increase but $150 million below analyst expectations; cloud revenue was $7.98 billion, up 34%, and cloud infrastructure revenue was $4.1 billion, a 68% increase [12]. - The company's remaining performance obligations stood at $523 billion, a 438% increase, while free cash flow was negative $10 billion, nearly double the consensus [12]. - Capital expenditures are forecasted to be $50 billion, a 136% increase from previous estimates [12]. Debt and Financial Risks - Oracle's total debt has risen to over $93 billion, a 33% increase since 2020, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.78 times and a debt-to-EBITDA ratio exceeding 4x [13][14]. - Credit rating agencies have expressed concerns about Oracle's high debt levels, with its debt now two notches above speculative grade [15]. - The company faces significant customer concentration risk, particularly with clients like OpenAI and xAI, which are expected to incur substantial cash burns in the coming years [17][18]. Market Position and Valuation - Oracle's stock trades at a 56% premium compared to cloud peers, indicating high expectations for future growth that have yet to materialize [19]. - Analysts are skeptical about Oracle's ability to finance its ambitious AI build-out, questioning how the company will convert its backlog into actual revenue [20]. Growth Projections - Oracle's executive vice chair projected an eight-fold growth in revenue over the next four years, with expectations for cloud infrastructure revenue to reach $144 billion by fiscal year 2030 [21].

Core Insights - Nvidia has developed a strategic investment portfolio valued at $4.3 billion, focusing on companies that enhance its AI ecosystem, including chip design and data infrastructure [1] - The portfolio experienced a significant decline of nearly $500 million in Q3, an 11% drop, and further decreased by 30% post-Q3, bringing its value down to approximately $2.7 billion [2] Portfolio Performance - CoreWeave, Nvidia's largest investment, represents over 91% of the portfolio and has seen its stock price drop 46% from Q2 levels, primarily due to debt concerns and market fatigue [3] - Other holdings such as Arm Holdings, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and WeRide also faced declines of 12.5%, 5.7%, and 17% respectively, influenced by sector-wide pressures [4] Notable Performers - Despite the overall downturn, Applied Digital has surged 208%, increasing its value to over $239 million for Nvidia, with a revenue increase of 84% to $64.2 million [5] - Nebius Group has shown strong performance with a 355% year-over-year revenue increase to $146 million, although its stock has fallen 17% since the end of Q3 [6]

Core Insights - Amazon and Microsoft have announced a combined investment of $52.5 billion to enhance India's AI and cloud ecosystem, underscoring India's rising significance in advanced digital technologies [1] Group 1: Amazon's Investment - Amazon plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030 to promote AI-led digitization and expand exports, having already invested $40 billion since 2010 and an additional $26 billion in 2023 [2][3] - This new commitment solidifies Amazon's status as one of the largest foreign investors in India, with a significant portion of the investment aimed at strengthening local cloud and AI infrastructure [3] Group 2: Microsoft's Investment - Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion to enhance India's AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure by 2030, which includes expanding hyperscale infrastructure and integrating AI into national platforms [4] - A new hyperscale cloud region in Hyderabad is expected to become operational by mid-2026, with Microsoft having previously committed $3 billion in investments in January 2025 [4] Group 3: Other Investments and Industry Trends - Alphabet (Google) announced a $15 billion investment to build a new AI-focused data center in India, marking its largest investment in the country to date [5] - India's attractiveness as a global AI and cloud investment hub has increased, with Intel collaborating with Tata Electronics on a $14 billion semiconductor manufacturing project, supported by government subsidies and private initiatives [6] Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Investors can consider India-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as VanEck Digital India ETF (DGIN), iShares India 50 ETF (INDY), and Invesco India ETF (PIN) to tap into the growing investment landscape [7]

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Group 1: Market Reaction - Major AI stocks experienced a significant decline in premarket trading, with Oracle's share price dropping over 11% after disappointing quarterly earnings [1] - Nvidia's shares fell approximately 1.6% to $180.80, while AMD's shares decreased by 1.73% to $217.60 [2] - Other AI stocks such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon also saw declines of 0.70%, 1.16%, 0.6%, and 0.8% respectively [2] Group 2: Index Performance - The tech-heavy Nasdaq futures index decreased by 0.78% to 25,599.25 points, while the benchmark S&P futures index fell 0.56% to 6,852.75 points [3] Group 3: Interest Rate Context - The market downturn occurred despite the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates by a quarter-point, with forecasts indicating potential further cuts in 2026 and 2027 [4] - Initial market reactions to the rate cuts were positive, with the S&P 500 closing nearly 0.7% higher at 6,886.68 points, close to an all-time high [4]

U.S. tech and AI-related stocks were falling in premarket trading Thursday as investors responded to Oracle's consensus misses for both earnings and AI spending. Though Oracle's losses are deeper premarket—down 11%—AI-focused stocks also dropped. Cloud- computing provider CoreWeave fell 3.4%, while chip makers Nvidia and AMD slid 1.9% and 1.5%, respectively. Oracle's higher-than-expected AI outlay, paired with an earnings miss, prompted investor concerns over how and when profits from the AI boom will mater ...