22日晚，谷歌母公司Alphabet官宣将以47.5亿美元（约合人民币333.85亿元）的现金收购美国数据中心和能源基础设施公司Intersect，并承担相关债务。本 次收购计划于2026年上半年完成。 Intersect创立于2016年，创始人谢尔顿·金伯（Sheldon Kimber）担任其首席执行官。该公司由美国私募股权公司TPG支持，核心业务是为数据中心园区开 发包含可再生能源在内的基础设施。金伯称，他们的目标是通过创新的能源解决方案和现代化基础设施。 金伯硕士毕业于加州大学伯克利分校商学院，曾在该学校担任讲师长达9年，他联合创办了伯克利能源与资源协作组织并担任其董事会成员，还曾担任阿 特斯阳光电力集团旗下能源子公司Recurrent Energy的首席运营官。 ▲Intersect创始人兼首席执行官谢尔顿·金伯（Sheldon Kimber）（图源：领英） 全球知名能源咨询机构伍德麦肯兹的分析师本·赫兹·沙格尔（Ben Hertz-Shargel）称，Intersect目前正在运营约7.5吉瓦的太阳能及储能项目，还有8吉瓦的 容量处于开发管道中，其中大部分位于数据中心热点区域的德克萨斯州。根据Int ...

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Joe, always good to see you. Thanks so much for joining me. >> Thank you.Very good to be with you, Jennifer. Happy holidays. >> Happy holidays to you.And what a way to kick off the holidays with such a stellar third quarter GDP number up 4.3% a full percentage point above expectations and driven by consumer spending up three and a half% though a large chunk of that from healthcare spending. Though we also saw trade really add to this number as well. Joe, can we see this level of growth sustained into next y ...

The global data center market is experiencing rapid growth as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing increases. Industry experts project it will reach over $622 billion by 2030, growing at nearly 11% annually. Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) , the world’s largest digital infrastructure company, is at the centre  making big moves. In November 2025, it announced a $22 million data center in Lagos, Nigeria, due to open in early 2026 as part of a wider $100 million push to boost Africa's digital space. Ju ...

Vancouver, British Columbia, December 23, 2025 – TheNewswire - Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. (TSX.V:CCDS; OTCQB:CCDSF; WKN: A40XB1) (the “Company” or “Carrier”), a data center company on a mission to roll up Tier II/III data centers internationally that specialize in delivering co-location, is pleased to announce it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”), and has issued 833,333 units (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.90 per Unit, for proceeds of $749,999.70. Each Unit issued co ...

Core Insights - The AI boom is primarily driven by the demand for AI chips, with significant investments in semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom [1] - AI innovations require substantial power, leading to a need for optimized data centers, which companies like Applied Digital are addressing [2] Company Overview - Applied Digital currently has approximately 4 gigawatts of data center capacity, which could generate billions in annual recurring revenue once fully operational [3] - The company has secured three lease agreements with CoreWeave, totaling around $11 billion over 15 years, covering 400 megawatts [3][13] Market Dynamics - Major tech players such as Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms are increasing their investments in AI, viewing it as the next significant technological advancement [6] - Applied Digital is positioned to expand its client base beyond CoreWeave, as it has established itself as a reliable partner for tech giants [8] Competitive Landscape - Applied Digital leads the AI data center sector with a 4-gigawatt pipeline, surpassing competitors like Iren and Cipher Mining, which have 3 and 3.2 gigawatts, respectively [12] - The company is on track to complete its 100 MW building at Polaris Forge 1, which is crucial for maintaining its competitive edge in the AI race [10][11] Revenue Potential - Long-term contracts, such as the one with CoreWeave, can significantly boost revenue for AI data center providers, with Applied Digital poised to support multiple similar deals [14] - Despite generating $64 million in Q1 FY26, revenue growth is expected to accelerate due to existing leases and future agreements [14]

Core Insights - Hut 8 Corp. is transitioning from cryptocurrency mining to AI-driven digital infrastructure, highlighted by a 15-year, $7 billion lease agreement with Fluidstack [1][6] - The lease agreement could reach a total value of $17.7 billion with renewals and is expected to generate an annual net operating income of $454 million [2][6] - Google's involvement provides financial backing, ensuring lease payment stability and enhancing Hut 8's market presence [3][6] Financial Impact - Following the announcement, Hut 8's stock price increased by 14.21%, reaching $50.39, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.44 billion [4][6] - The trading volume was reported at 13.5 million shares, indicating strong investor interest [4] Strategic Developments - Hut 8 is collaborating with Fluidstack to construct an AI data center in Louisiana for Anthropic, further solidifying its position in the AI infrastructure market [5][6]

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) ("CoreWeave†). CoreWeave's business model involves using high-interest debt to buy thousands of advanced AI chips from Nvidia, installing them in server racks inside data centers that it leases from third-party landlords, then renting access to the chips to AI co ...

As fears mount that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble has popped, Wall Street dealmaking is being kept alive by a fundamental problem: bitcoin (BTC) miners and data center developers still require serious amounts of power. “M&A work is still ongoing as people still need power,” said Joe Nardini, head of investment banking at B. Riley Securities, in an interview with CoinDesk. Nardini said demand for power from bitcoin miners remains “huge,” but added that the pull from AI and high-performance comp ...

Core Weave - CoreWeave is a next-generation neocloud company specializing in large language model (LLM) training and AI inference, with a close relationship with Nvidia for access to high-end GPUs [3] - The company is aggressively increasing capital expenditures, planning to more than double them next year, to meet soaring demand for AI services [4] - CoreWeave has reportedly turned away business worth an estimated $40 billion to $50 billion from Microsoft due to high demand [4] - Citigroup indicates that CoreWeave's capacity is sold out for 2026, with discussions already underway for early 2027 bookings, suggesting potential hypergrowth [5] - Despite a strong performance post-IPO, CoreWeave's stock is still over 50% below its all-time high, indicating room for growth [5] Applied Digital - Applied Digital builds and manages specialized data centers designed for AI, focusing on handling intense heat and power requirements [6] - The company designs cooling systems and provides power, addressing a significant bottleneck in AI infrastructure development [7] - Applied Digital has transitioned from Bitcoin mining to providing data center expertise, attracting companies that need power access but lack building capabilities [7] - Both Applied Digital and CoreWeave experienced strong performances in 2025, with Applied Digital supporting neocloud providers through specialized infrastructure [8]