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Apr 9, 2026 4:00 PM

What's Going On With Oracle Stock Thursday?

Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) shares are declining on Thursday as traders rotate into higher-beta areas while the broader tape stays constructive, leaving some large-cap software names lagging. The Nasdaq is up 0.54% while the S&P 500 has gained 0.66%.

On Thursday, the company introduced a broad set of Fusion Agentic Applications across customer experience, HR, finance, and supply chain, alongside updates to its AI Database and financial crime tools, as it deepens its push into enterprise AI automation.

The new applications, embedded in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, use coordinated AI agents to execute tasks across workflows, using enterprise data, policies, and approvals to drive outcomes rather than simply assist users.

AI Agents Target Sales, HR, Finance

Oracle said its Fusion Agentic Applications for customer experience allow sales, service, and marketing teams to automate decisions and workflows. "Customer expectations and operational complexity have outpaced traditional systems," said Chris Leone, executive vice president of Applications Development, Oracle, adding the tools aim to "drive positive customer outcomes."

The company also launched eight HR-focused applications and 12 tools for finance and supply chain. These target areas such ...