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Oracle files to sell $20B in new stock, bonds to finance AI buildout
Oracle's massive capital raise and the resulting stock drop highlight growing investor scrutiny and financial strain surrounding the immense cost of building out AI data center infrastructure.
Reported by Hacker News ·
What happened
Oracle filed plans with the SEC to issue $10 billion in common stock and $10 billion in senior notes to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. Following the announcement, the company's shares fell 8.8% amid investor concerns over its $125.34 billion debt load and rising credit default swap spreads.
Who it’s about
- Oracle
- Larry Ellison
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