Oracle Shares Plunge 1.71% as $8.26 Billion Volume Ranks 8th in Most Traded Equities

On September 17, 2025, , marking its lowest price in recent weeks. , , ranking it eighth among the most actively traded equities. The sharp volume contraction suggests potential shifts in institutional positioning or algorithmic trading patterns, though no direct catalysts were identified in the latest disclosures.

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