Business & Markets — September 12, 2026

Oracle shares decline despite earnings. Oracle's latest earnings addressed investor fears about AI overcommitment. But shares fell as founder Larry Ellison moves to sell up to $7.5 billion in stock.

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Diesel tops $6 for first time. U.S. diesel prices exceeded $6 a gallon for the first time as the Iran war disrupts fuel flows, threatening higher food and shipping costs for price-sensitive consumers.

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Jeff Dean eyes $50 billion valuation. Google's former chief scientist is raising a new funding round for his AI startup at a valuation of roughly $50 billion.

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