Oracle filed plans to sell $10 billion in common stock and $10 billion in senior notes, totaling $20 billion, to fund its AI infrastructure buildout, according to an SEC filing. The fundraising was outlined at the company's investor day last week, but shares fell 3% in premarket trading. Oracle said the proceeds will go to general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, debt repayment and future investments. The stock and bonds have been under pressure as investors worry about the heavy debt being taken on for AI infrastructure, with shares down 33% in 2026 and 50% over the past 12 months.
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