On September 1, Oracle fell 3.03% in regular trading, trading at $145.5/share, with turnover of $268 million. The decline was driven by a confluence of negative catalysts, including reports of a new round of significant workforce reductions and a notable analyst downgrade in target price.

Multiple media outlets reported that Oracle is preparing a new wave of large-scale layoffs, with internal estimates suggesting 7,000 to 10,000 positions could be affected globally, while some institutions estimate the scope could reach as high as 20,000 to 30,000. The company's annual report had previously disclosed a net headcount reduction of approximately 21,000, attributing part of the cuts to internal AI deployment replacing human labor. On the same day, TD Cowen slashed its target price on Oracle from $300 to $240, though it maintained a Buy rating. Earlier, JPMorgan also lowered its target from $210 to $200 while keeping an Overweight rating. Meanwhile, options market activity has shown persistent bearish institutional positioning in recent weeks, with multiple large-scale synthetic put structures and bear spreads signaling caution over the medium-to-long term outlook.

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