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Oracle Stocks Falls 4.3% after Delaying Several OpenAI Projects

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Oracle (ORCL) stock is down today after reports emerge that its OpenAI data center projects will be delayed. This comes hot on the heels of a sharp stock drop earlier in the week.

AI stocks like Oracle are falling this week as market fears continue.

Although Oracle’s stock cannot afford another blow for the company, that is exactly what happened on Friday when the company announced that some of its data centers will not open on schedule. This created further doubt and fear among investors and caused the stock to drop more than 5% at its worst point in the day.

The price of Oracle stock fell to $186 and then started to recover late in the day on Friday. It is still down significantly from Thursday’s price and could be in for another dip next week as investor sentiment sours.

Why Oracle Stock May Continue to Fall

The fears over the AI market are not going away, and Oracle is taking much of the heat this week because of their recently released quarterly earnings report. The company reported that their revenue was up 14% from the previous year, and their performance obligations are up 438%, with most of those going to Meta and Nvidia.

Both of those companies saw their shares drop this week, along with Oracle and Broadcom, indicating that AI-related stocks are still in hot water. The promises that companies like Oracle have made about AI have helped propel the industry forward and create a boom for AI stocks in 2025, but as the year comes to a close, investors are starting to worry that all those investments are not turning into profits for these companies.

Oracle is building incredibly large facilities to house OpenAI operating systems. For that AI service to run its highly complex models, expansive infrastructure has to be created, and Oracle is delaying those construction projects for now. That means that investors will have to wait even longer to see if Oracle can make good on its promises. And until then, their costs will simply continue to escalate.

It is this kind of business model that makes the market fear for the future of artificial intelligence-focused companies like Oracle. They have to create massive infrastructure, spend years developing technology, invest into smaller companies that can assist them with various aspects of artificial intelligence generation, and then hope that all of this time and investment will translate into profits in the future. Right now, revenue is high, but will it remain high for years when the company is expecting to operate in the black? Concerns over the viability of this business model as keeping selling pressure high for Oracle stocks right now.

A Cold Weekend Is Not Helping Declining Natural Gas Prices

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Usually, colder weather will cause gas prices to climb, btu that is not the case this weekend since next week’s forecast is expected to be sunny for the United States.

The price of natural gas is dipping after weather reports call for warm weather in the coming weeks.

The price of natural gas has fallen more than $1 this week as weather reports call for warmer weather through Christmas. The cold snap and freezing temperatures expected across much of the lower 48 states is not enough to buoy gas prices, and natural gas is now below $4.2/MMBtu.

This is the lowest these prices have been in six weeks, which is unexpected for December. However, prices are being held back by higher-than-normal gas reserves around the world. That is starting to change with the latest EIA report that showed an abnormally large 177 bcf storage withdrawal for last week.

When to Expect Natural Gas Prices to Climb Again

Investors may see prices reach their lowest point in months next week as the weather grows warmer, but another cold spell should not be far behind. This deep into winter, heating demand is expected to rise as the weather reaches freezing temperatures in parts of the United States.

As soon as acold weather forecast is released, gas prices should shoot back up, and with historically high gas withdrawal from reserves, the prices could move quickly. The excess storage will continue to plague the industry and keep prices lower than their 2022 highs, but still well above the historic lows of 2023-2024.

Output for the lower 48 states increased to 109.7bcfd for December that is slightly above the numbers recorded for November. Colder weather should bring higher withdrawal numbers and increase demand as gas prices rise through the winter.

Forecasters expect a warmer than normal winter, though, so natural gas rates are not likely to rise steadily. We may see several more weeks like this where warm weather reports throw off rising price trends and cause volatility in the gas market. Demand is bearish for now, but we anticipate that to change sometimes n the next two weeks as colder weather reports start to release. Until about Christmas, however, weather reports are anticipating warmer temperatures across the United States.

Broadcom Slips and Pulls S&P 500 from Record High

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Broadcom (AVG) stock fell 11.17% on Friday to $360 after the company released quarterly earnings and caused the S&P 500 to fall from its recent high.

After a month of gains, Broadcom stock is dipping.

Even with strong quarterly earnings, Broadcom stock is falling sharply this week and is bringing the wider stock market down with it. Fears over the future of the AI market continue to press technology stocks and make it difficult for these companies to perform well on the stock market even when they post decent revenue and growth numbers.

Bank of America analyzed the tech company and stated that operating expenses can be maintained and keep EBT margins steady. They are not concerned about gross margin pressure and applaud the company’s strong revenue and future guidance.

Broadcom Stock Movement Worries Investors

The way Broadcom’s stock has shifted this week is so strong, it has affected the S&P 500 index and kept it from maintaining a record high. That is a huge impact and speaks to the company’s influence on the index as well as the heightened worry that investors have over AI stocks.

Broadcom makes semiconductors and infrastructure software, and these technological niches have exploded in recent years alongside the rising popularity of artificial intelligence. But analysts and investors are worried about the future of AI, especially with companies like Broadcom devoting so much financial resources to developing new AI-related tech.

Throughout December, Broadcom stock was mostly bullish, defying some of the larger AI stock trends. But as soon as the company posted their quarterly earnings, the stock shot downward at an alarming rate. Investors are obviously concerned about the company’s future, particularly their spending and their long-term profitability.

The wider trend for Broadcom stock this year has been marginally bullish, so investors may not need to worry as much as they are. The fears over the AI market may be short lived, and Bank of America seems to be optimistic about the company’s focus on artificial intelligence. They stated that in 2026 and 2027, AI related products and services are expected to perform very well. Broadcom’s earnings for the most recent quarter are proof that the company can grow despite fears over the market, but they still have to prove profitability to their investors and shareholders.

Bitcoin to Drop 17% after Bearish Indicator?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Bitcoin has already had a rough year, but it could be due for a drop to $76K according to a trader who predicted the bull market collapse of Bitcoin in 2025.

Bitcoin may be headed for steep decline according to some indicators.

Cryptocurrency trader Roman says that Bitcoin is due to drop 17% in the near future after spotting a bear trend. The BTC price fell close to $80K recently and then had a tough time making its way back up. The price is currently at $90,587 (BTC/USD), well below its October all-time high of $16K.

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The bear flag indicated by difficulty in rebound after substantial loss, says Roman, is a classic one that points to a down trending market. Bitcoin has remained below $100K now for an entire month and does not look like it will recover anytime soon.

Bitcoin Price Prediction after Latest Movements

Roman’s prediction is only one of several notable new Bitcoin price predictions coming out this week. Michael Saylor, who led MicroStrategy for years, said that Bitcoin could hit $21 million per coin by 2045. That would be an increase of 23,000%.

Before then, Bitcoin may have to go through a rough patch, and its recent struggles to get back up above the $100K mark could indicate a lengthy bearish period. The coin has lost many of its whale investors this year, especially those who made whale moves earlier in 2025. They may have expected the year to be an excellent one for Bitcoin and crypto in general thanks to the passing of the GENIUS Act and the government created Bitcoin reserve, but the crypto market has not been consistent at all in 2025.

This is why many analysts are despairing over Bitcoin’s chances of regaining a high before 2025 is over and why many of them are pointing toward years in the future where Bitcoin investments are expected to really pay off. Bitcoin is currently up 0.56% for the day but has lost more than 11% over the course of 2025. It does not look like it will regain its losses before the year is up, much less set a new record high.

Nasdaq Down, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Climb as Tech Futures Waver

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Timothy St. John

The Dow Jones is up by 1.34% today thanks to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate cut and strong performances from Visa, UnitedHealth, Nike, and more.

Ai stocks are faltering after fears about the market grow stronger. — AI stocks are faltering after fears about the market grow stronger.

Technology stocks struggled Friday as AI market fears persist, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.5%. However, the S&P 500 gained 0.21% and the Dow Jones climbed as well while the broader market performed well.

A bullish market may be forming outside of tech stocks, thanks in part to the new interest rate cut from the Fed. At the same time, AI-related stocks like Broadcom (AVGO) and Oracle (ORCL) are falling as consumers worry that the market may not be sustainable on its current course.

Cyclical Stocks Benefit from Economic Boost

Investors are putting their money into cyclical stocks right now, which are tied closely to the ups and downs of the economy. With the new Fed rate cut, these stocks will tend to climb since economic sentiment tends to improve after these cuts. When the Federal Reserve feels confident enough in the economy to issue a rate cut, investors feel confident enough to take a chance on stocks.

Disney (DIS) is one of those key cyclical stocks that is performing well right now and seeing strong investor interest. That stock has been climbing all week and rose by more than 2% on Thursday. It continues to gain as Friday trading begins, making it one of the more notable and consistent high performing stocks right now.

Airbnb (ABNB) has proven very resilient during recent recessions and is still going strong this week. That stock spiked after the rate cut announcement and is still bullish heading into the weekend. The company has actually become stronger over the last few years despite the market opening up to more competition.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) rose 2.34% on Thursday and looks bullish for Friday as well. That stock dipped early in the week but then recovered quickly and made new gains over the last few days. Bank stocks tend to perform well during market highs, and JPM is one of the top performing ones that investors should pay attention to. At a time when the latest interest rate cut is spurring market growth and strengthening economic sentiment, investors are focused on cyclical stocks like these to grow their portfolios, especially heading into the end of the year.

SpaceX Shifts 1,021 Bitcoin ahead of IPO

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is moving $94.48 million in Bitcoin as the company is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) to take place next year.

SpaceX is shedding Bitcoin this week as it prepares to enter the stock market.

SpaceX has moved more than 1,000 bitcoins according to reports, and it makes sense for the company to shift funds as they prepare to be publicly traded. The company got rid of about 70% of their Bitcoin assets back in 2022 when FTX went bankrupt, but they never stopped holding onto Bitcoin.

Of course, Elon Musk has been one of the biggest individual movers for the cryptocurrency market in recent years, with simple social media posts sparking trading frenzies and helping both Dogecoin and Bitcoin to spike at various times. If his company is moving so many bitcoins, this could be impactful to the crypto industry.

SpaceX to Go Public

SpaceX offers space transportation and aerospace services and technology, and they announced on December 10^th that they would be raising more than $30 billion for their public listing. The company is valued at $1.5 trillion, and their IPO could be the largest on record.

Their embattled CEO Elon Musk has been under fire this year for his alignment with President Elon Musk, as he headed up the Department of Government Efficiency, and for securing a trillion-dollar payout agreement with Tesla. The electric car market Tesla (TSLA) has also struggled this year due to declining EV (electric vehicle) sales and fears that the AI market will start to dry up as a market bubble bursts.

SpaceX has been very busy lately ahead of their public offering, prepping the launch of 29 Starlink satellites. They have a rocket launch schedule for Thursday afternoon, and that will be the 16^th such rocket to be launched for this mission.

The company has been moving quite a bit of Bitcoin in recent months, transferring large amounts regularly between custodians. At the time of writing, Arkham Intelligence reports that the company holds $367 million in Bitcoin. That digital token has fallen significantly from its October high of $126K and is now hovering around $90K. It is possible that SpaceX management fears a further drop for Bitcoin and is trying to sell off many of its coins before the IPO to increase the company’s valuation.

Natural Gas Dips $0.85 as Market Looks Bearish

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Gas prices in the United States fell $0.85 on Thursday due to mild temperatures across the country and higher selling pressure, defying winter market expectations.

The natural gas market expected to decline for the next couple weeks.

Weather forecasts for the continental United States say that next week will be hotter than expected, and the news caused natural gas to dip 8.33%. Traders are preparing for extended lower prices as excessive storage continues to be a problem for the industry.

Natural gas futures are now under key levels that signal to the market it is time to hold. Heavy selling has contributed to the lower prices, and they may be here to stay for a while.

New Storage Data Incoming

The new EIA report is coming out later today, and traders are expecting the numbers to show that more gas was withdrawn than normal. That would be thanks to the colder temperatures across the region, and when those colder temperatures were forecast, that helped spark the price of natural gas last week.

The current weather and market models predict a bearish next couple of weeks. As temperatures rise slightly and selling pressure continues to climb, prices should remain low. The five-year average draw is -89 Bcf, but the expectation for this latest EIA report is anywhere from -167 Bcf to -174 Bcf.

Weather forecasts are calling for a cold weekend with freezing temperatures present across the East and the Midwest. But next week, the story should be very different, and warmer weather is expected with higher than average temperatures for this time of year. That should bring the year to a close with prices falling even further from their current lows.

Traders will be watching the EIA report closely. If it varies significantly from what is expected, then the price could climb sharply up until the weekend, but the market is still anticipating bearish movement throughout next week due to pervasively warmer weather. The other limiting factor for the market is the higher than normal natural gas storage. This has been an issue for most of 2025, and demand has never spiked enough this year to bring those levels down, even as gas plants have been producing in excess of the norm and filling reserves higher than they usually are for this time of year.

Bitcoin Price Prediction after Fed Rate Cut

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Timothy St. John

The Federal Reserve issued a final cut for interest rates for 2025, but Bitcoin (BTC) has not seemed to benefit from it as the coin is down 2.08% to $90,096 (BTC/USD).

Bitcoin value slips after the newest rate cut.

Bitcoin has fallen more than 2% over the last 24 hours even as the stock market has risen, with the Dow Jones up more than 1% for the day. It appears that the new Fed cut has helped the stock market and done nothing for cryptocurrency. The wider market is down overall, with Ethereum (ETH) dipping 4% and both XRP and BNB dropping around 2.5%.

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The Fed cut the interest rate by 25 basis points, which is exactly what was expected and was in line with other cuts this year. There was some concern that they would fail to pass a rate cut because there had already been several in 2025, but the market was rewarded for its hopefulness with a new cut and increased numbers across the three major U.S. stock market indices.

Crypto Market Slides

The crypto currency market dipped about 2.8% on Thursday after analysts expected it to climb following the rate cut decision. But should investors anticipate a ripple effect to follow from the stock market gains after the cut?

We have already seen stocks tick upward as a result of the new rate cut, and over time, those gains could give the cryptocurrency market a boost, but investors should not hold their breath for that. What we have seen from the crypto market already- a quick drop off- could be the full impact of the rate cut on that market.

Through 2025, the Fed’s rate cuts have not done much to benefit the cryptocurrency market over the short term, but we could see some latent effects by the end of the year as investors benefit from the rate cut’s impact. If the economy improves as a result of the Fed’s decision, then the crypto market will see more investors and rising values.

We anticipate a surge by the end of the year, since that is typical for the crypto market, and that surge could be even bigger this year thanks to the Fed rate cut. How big that increase could be is hard to say, but Bitcoin could surpass $100K in the coming weeks. However, it is very unlikely that BTC will set a new record, which would have to be above $126K. In order to do that, Bitcoin would have to increase by more than 28%.

The crypto market’s initial reaction to the cut is negative, but that may change in a few days. As we start to see positive effects in the stock market and the economy, crypto investors may jump back in and feel like taking some risks with this volatile market.

Third Fed Rate Cut for 2025 Helps S&P 500 Near Record High

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Timothy St. John

The stock market rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to make its third interest rate cut for the year, but AI market fears are escalating after Oracle’s (ORCL) quarterly earnings.

The Fed decides on a new interest rate cut.

Tech stocks are expected to dip today after Oracle’s quarterly report came in low and caused the company’s stock to drop more than 10%. At the same time, the wider stock market is climbing on hopes that the newly announced interest rate cut will boost the economy.

The Fed decided to cut interest rates one last time before the year is up, meeting analyst expectations. This pushed the S&P 500 to hit a near record high of 6,898. That index is up 0.68% today and is expected to dip after the disappointing Oracle report.

Oracle May Sink Tech Stocks This Week

Because Oracle is one of the leading AI stocks, investors should be concerned about how its earnings report affects the wider tech market. Oracle reported that their cloud computing business grew by 34% over the last three months, which is weaker than expected. Their infrastructure business also grew 68%, which is weaker than anticipated as well.

These numbers might look great for other companies, but Oracle pushed ahead as an early leader in AI businesses in 2025 and has fallen short of Wall Street’s expectations for this quarter. As a result, the company has lost $70 billion of their value as their stock plummets.

Oracle stock fell by 13.32% at its lowest point, wiping out all of December’s gains. This is especially damaging to the company at this point in the year after the stock value has declined for months.

The tech company is showing strong growth, but it is not as strong as expected. Their revenue for the quarter rose by 14% to $16 billion, but they are still trying to offset the damage caused by last quarter’s announcement of an investment of $15 billion in AI development.

In premarket trading for Thursday, the Nasdaq Composite grew by 0.33%, and the Dow Jones added 1.05%. We are seeing broad stock market growth right now thanks to the Fed rate cut, but the impact of Oracle’s disappointing earnings could have serious repercussions across major technology stocks and could dampen the boost that the rate cut has provided.

Oracle To Release Quarterly Earnings, But They Have a Big Profitability Problem

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Timothy St. John

Later today, Oracle (ORCL) will be releasing their quarterly earnings statement, and their stock value has dipped 0.67% ahead of the earnings report, now down to $220 per share.

Oracle may be preparing to disappoint investors with their new earnings report.

Oracle is trading slightly lower for Wednesday but will be revealing their quarterly revenue report later today. Their stock has been bearish since mid-November, losing about 30% since that time, so they need a strong earnings report to keep investors happy.

Oracle has been one of the biggest casualties of the AI bubble discussion in recent weeks, as investors fear that the market could collapse. Oracle has invested substantially into artificial intelligence technology, but they recently completed a $300 billion deal with OpenAI that requires the AI company to buy Oracle products for five years.

Can Oracle Turn Things around?

Wall Street analysts have issued their predictions for the upcoming quarterly report. They expect Oracle to report earnings per share of $1.64 and to announce revenue of around $16.19 billion for the quarter. If these predictions hold true, Oracle may be able to changeup the narrative surrounding their company and the wider AI market.

There is a problem, however, with relying solely on revenue and stock earnings. Oracle has been using a debt-for-growth business model. They will need to update investors on how that is working out for them and how they plan to utilize that model while still remaining profitable. Their future guidance will be incredibly important as they reveal their quarterly earnings.

Oracle has had a tough time staying profitable in recent months, and their heavy reliance on AI and OpenAI in particular has troubled investors. This company will have to convince shareholders that they have a strong plan to stay in the black in the coming months. They are one of the first companies that analysts point to when they talk about the bubble bursting, since Oracle has invested so much into a technology that has yet to earn them substantial profits.

The company is already planning to spend $38 billion to go further in debt to fund an extension to their data center. This could hamper their attempts to achieve profitability for years, and the problem is exacerbated by their growing backlog of unfulfilled orders as well as a lack of transparency about their revenue from various arms of their company. Even if their revenue is better than expected, it may not be enough to offset investor fears about where the company is headed and the lack of profitability it has demonstrated.