Silver is trading in territory that would have sounded outlandish not long ago. One widely followed 2026 outlook now points to the metal spiking toward $150 per ounce, with a new “floor” projected in the $65 to $70 range. Meanwhile, the March 2026 silver futures (SIH26) contract currently changes hands around $86. That kind of price action has turned silver into a high‑octane way to express views. Into that kind of setup steps a tiny AI‑focused data‑center company that wants to bolt a strategic silver re ...

HONG KONG, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abits Group Inc (NASDAQ: ABTS) (the “Company”), a new generation digital center with inhouse bitcoin mining operations, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements in a registered direct offering with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of approximately $2.1 million of Ordinary Shares and pre-funded warrants at a price of $2.65 per Ordinary Share. The entire transaction has been priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. The offerin ...

数据显示，当前多模态模型的算力消耗是纯文本时代的十倍以上，国内科技巨头正加速布局算力基建：阿里、腾讯加 码液冷服务器与智算中心，华为深耕绿色数据中心技术，试图破解算力增长与能源约束的矛盾。与此同时，AI模型正 从"黑箱"走向"白盒"，阿里安全部提出的"内生安全"理念，让AI在金融、医疗等领域的落地少了"信任壁垒"。 当AI算力褪去"技术外衣"，化身像水、电、煤一样的基础资源，一场关乎未来的"算力电站"建设暗战已在国内悄然打 响。近期，字节跳动发布Seedance 2.0视频生成模型，60秒即可产出带原生音频的多镜头视频，将多模态AI的应用推 向新高度，也让算力消耗的指数级增长成为行业焦点。 资本市场上，算力产业链迎来价值重估，中芯国际、中科飞测等企业凭借技术突破获得资本青睐，光模块、芯片制造 等环节成为投资热点。这场算力革命不再是单一企业的技术比拼，而是关乎数字经济发展根基的全面竞争，未来谁能 掌握"算力发电站"，谁就有望抢占AI时代的话语权。 ...

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Nebius and CoreWeave expect monster growth during 2026.Finding stocks that can double in under a year isn't easy. These stocks are often among the hottest on the market and can rapidly rise at any given time. That's the case for both CoreWeave (CRWV 8.22%) and Nebius Group (NBIS 9.12%), as the stocks are up 25% and 17%, respectively, so far in 2026. While some investors may throw in the towel and say they missed these two, I don't think that's necessary. I think both stocks have far more room to run, and co ...

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Group 1 - IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) has appointed John Gross as Chief Innovation Officer to oversee engineering standards and thermal architecture for upcoming data centers, focusing on high-performance computing [1][2][3] - Gross brings over 20 years of experience in data center design, particularly in high-density racks and liquid cooling, and is involved in setting global standards for advanced cooling technologies [2] - The company is transitioning to AI infrastructure and has secured significant partnerships, including a $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft, indicating strong growth potential in the AI cloud services sector [3] Group 2 - The management highlighted that as AI workloads increase, efficient cooling becomes a competitive advantage, which the new role of Chief Innovation Officer aims to enhance [2] - IREN Limited operates data centers powered by renewable energy, specializing in AI cloud services and Bitcoin mining, reflecting a commitment to sustainable technology [3]

Core Viewpoint - IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) has been added to the MSCI USA Index, which is expected to enhance its visibility and accessibility to institutional investors and index-tracking funds [2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - IREN Limited, founded in 2018, operates renewable-energy-powered data centers focused on Bitcoin mining and AI cloud services, with its headquarters in Sydney, Australia [4]. Group 2: MSCI USA Index Inclusion - The inclusion in the MSCI USA Index will take effect after market close on February 27, 2026, and the index tracks approximately 85% of the U.S.'s free float-adjusted market capitalization [2]. - Co-Founder and Co-CEO Daniel Roberts stated that this milestone reflects the scale and liquidity built in the business and will broaden institutional access as the company executes its AI Cloud strategy [3]. Group 3: Analyst Ratings - On February 10, 2026, Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi reiterated a Buy rating on IREN Limited with a price target of $70 [3].

We recently published an article titled 12 Best Data Storage Stocks to Buy Right Now. On February 13, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) to $1,075 from $950 and reiterated an Overweight rating after the company increased its 2026 revenue and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) growth guidance. The analyst cited accelerating recurring revenue growth in the fourth quarter, supported by record gross bookings, as evidence of strengthening demand fundamentals. The day pri ...

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) is standing squarely at the epicenter of the artificial intelligence (AI) surge. As a developer and owner of AI-focused data centers, the company is riding the infrastructure wave that powers the boom. In just the past year, the stock delivered a three-digit return, firmly placing it among the year’s standout performers. However, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, APLD stock slipped 4.9% after SEC filings revealed that NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) had sold its entire stake. The AI chi ...