Oracle stock price closes higher after insider sale filing; AI debt costs stay in focus
New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:37 (EST) — Trading in after-hours
- Oracle shares climbed roughly 0.7%, closing near $191.09 on Friday, after fluctuating between $186.60 and $192.09 throughout the session.
- A regulatory filing revealed that Oracle’s chief financial officer offloaded 35,000 shares through a pre-arranged trading plan.
- Credit strategists point to increased AI-driven borrowing among “hyperscalers,” spotlighting Oracle’s funding costs.
Oracle Corp shares gained roughly 0.7%, reaching $191.09 in late trading Friday, following a rise during the regular session. Investors digested a new insider sale disclosure amid ongoing concerns over debt-fueled AI infrastructure investments.
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