Wednesday Afternoon Links

[Reuters] Wall Street falls as Oracle's funding woes hit tech stocks 

[Yahoo Finance] Oracle stock sinks as reported AI data center snag puts rising debt in focus

[Reuters] Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz

[Axios] GOP centrists help Dems defy Mike Johnson on ACA in stunning revolt

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Moderate Republican Revolt to Force January Obamacare Vote

[Reuters] US Congress passes massive defense bill that includes support for Ukraine and Europe

[Reuters] Exclusive: How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] US Readies New Russia Sanctions If Putin Rejects Peace Deal

[Axios] Ukraine's defense minister warns Europe: Act now

[FT] Jimmy Lai’s conviction is ominous for Hong Kong