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- 1Market selloff and rising rates test AI data centre deal boom●Market selloff, rising rates test AI data centre deal boom
A market selloff and rising interest rates are putting pressure on the wave of multibillion-dollar deals financing AI data centres. Higher borrowing costs make the debt-heavy buildout of data centre capacity harder to justify, and investors are questioning valuations in a sector that has driven much of recent dealmaking and stock market gains. Analysts are watching whether financing for planned projects holds up or the boom cools.
- 2ASML's strong bookings calm worries over AI spending slowdown●ASML's strong orders ease fears AI spending boom is running out of steam
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML reported strong new orders and forecast fourth-quarter sales above expectations, driven by demand for chips used in artificial intelligence. The results reassured investors who had feared the AI infrastructure spending boom might be cooling, easing pressure across semiconductor and tech stocks.
- 3CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN shares slide as retail traders eye the dip▼CRWV, NBIS, IREN Stocks Extend Slide Overnight: Retail Eyes The Dip As CoreWeave CEO Says Market Acting ‘Irrationally’
Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN extended their declines in overnight trading, drawing attention from retail investors looking to buy the dip. CoreWeave's chief executive said the market is acting 'irrationally,' pushing back against the sell-off in AI infrastructure stocks. Traders are debating whether the pullback is a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction in the sector.
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Russian media are tracking import flows across several sectors. Vedomosti reports AI developers may receive infrastructure vouchers, while Deputy Prime Minister Novak says the EU is increasing purchases of Russian LNG ahead of an embargo, despite September imports being among the lowest since 2022. The Guardian reports thousands of tonnes of fuel shipped from South Korea to Russia disguised as voyages elsewhere, and Avtostat says new car imports to Russia grew by a quarter.
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Artificial intelligence is fueling record growth across the information technology sector, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The surge reflects accelerating corporate spending on AI infrastructure, tools, and services. Commentators are weighing how much of the sector's gains are durable demand versus speculative investment hype.
- 6AI firm Elice plunges 32% in market debut●AI firm Elice plunges 32% in market debut as investors dump data centre stocks
South Korean AI data centre firm Elice saw its shares tumble 32% in its stock market debut, as investors pulled back from data centre stocks. The steep first-day drop highlights cooling sentiment toward AI infrastructure plays after months of heavy enthusiasm, raising questions about valuations in the sector.
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Nvidia is dominating tech and finance headlines on multiple fronts. It introduced DSX POD AI factories to speed up Europe's AI infrastructure deployment, while its new RTX Spark chip is drawing strong reviews in laptops like Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra and HP's OmniBook Ultra 16, with some calling the machines MacBook Pro killers for AI and creative work. Reviewers praise local AI performance but note gaming and price weaknesses. Meanwhile, analysts argue Nvidia stock can buck a broader chip sector slump, even as neocloud stocks like CoreWeave and Nebius fall.
- 8Morgan Stanley posts record wealth management results and flags winning AI sectors●estrategias de inversión
Morgan Stanley has broken records in its wealth management division and identified which sectors are positioned to benefit most from artificial intelligence. The bank's analysts point to companies involved in AI infrastructure and semiconductors as key winners. Spanish-language finance outlets are covering the results as investors weigh where to position their portfolios amid the ongoing AI rally.
- 9CoreWeave Bonds Slide Into Distressed Territory, Musk Reacts●CoreWeave's Bonds Turn Distressed, Drawing 'Yikes' from Musk
CoreWeave's bonds have tumbled into distressed levels, a sign that investors are growing worried about the AI cloud computing company's debt burden and financial health. Elon Musk reacted to the news with a one-word dismissal — 'Yikes' — adding fuel to the discussion about mounting leverage in the AI infrastructure boom and whether heavily indebted data-center firms can service what they owe.
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Blackstone is maintaining a strongly bullish stance on the AI investment boom, which Bloomberg describes as a 'bet of the century' for markets. The investment fund giant is pursuing an all-around investment approach, spreading exposure across the sectors and infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence growth, and Japanese readers are weighing what its confidence signals about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally.
- 11Travel tech firm YGO raises €8 million for AI infrastructure▼YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
YGO, a travel technology company, has raised €8 million to expand its AI infrastructure layer for the travel industry. According to PhocusWire, the funding will support the company's work building artificial intelligence systems that serve travel businesses. The announcement adds to a wave of investment in AI-focused travel startups.
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Analysis is examining the economic contribution of data centres across the United States, as the sector expands rapidly on the back of artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand. Questions focus on jobs, local investment, tax revenue and energy costs, with commentators weighing whether the construction boom delivers broad economic gains or concentrated benefits for a small number of firms and regions.
- 13Fremantle CLO Matthew Wilson Departs for AI Startup OLIX▼Fremantle CLO Matthew Wilson Departs for AI Infrastructure Startup OLIX
Matthew Wilson, chief legal officer at media group Fremantle, is leaving the company to join OLIX, a startup building AI infrastructure. The move underscores how senior legal and media executives are being drawn to the AI sector as demand for infrastructure grows. Details about his exact role at OLIX and the startup's plans have not been disclosed.
- 14Nebius pushes back on doubts about neocloud business model▼Investors are questioning neoclouds' business model but Nebius says AI computing prices are rising
Investors have been questioning whether so-called neoclouds, firms offering AI computing capacity in the cloud, can build sustainable businesses. Nebius, one of the leading players in the sector, is pushing back, saying prices for AI computing power are rising rather than collapsing. The debate centres on whether specialist AI cloud providers can compete with hyperscalers and justify their valuations as spending on AI infrastructure surges.
- 15CoreWeave Stock Rises After SpaceX Earnings Comments●CoreWeave Stock Gets Much Needed Boost From These SpaceX Earnings Comments
CoreWeave shares received a lift following remarks made during SpaceX-related earnings commentary, according to Barron's. The AI infrastructure company had been under pressure, and the comments offered what analysts described as a much-needed boost to the stock. Investors are watching closely for signals on demand for data-center and computing capacity tied to the space and AI sectors.
- 16NextDC's Darkened Outlook Deals Another Blow to AI Sentiment●NextDC’s Darkened Outlook Deals Another Blow to AI Sentiment
Australian data centre operator NextDC has issued a downgraded outlook, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, adding to growing investor concerns about the artificial intelligence trade. The company's weaker guidance hit sentiment toward AI-linked infrastructure stocks, with commentators reading it as another sign that enthusiasm for AI spending may be cooling among markets.
- 17DeepSeek launches Search and Fetch API with authority scoring●DeepSeek has launched a public Search and Fetch API that returns authority scores for every result and claims to filter
DeepSeek has launched a public Search and Fetch API that assigns authority scores to every search result and says it filters out SEO spam, GEO manipulation and low-quality AI-generated content. The company says the system indexes hundreds of billions of web pages and handles hundreds of millions of searches, positioning it as a challenger to established search APIs.
- 18Anthropic in Talks for Another $45 Billion AI Deal●Anthropic Is in Talks for Another $45 Billion AI Deal. Nvidia Could Be a Big Winner.
Anthropic is reportedly negotiating a new $45 billion deal related to its AI operations, with Nvidia positioned as a potential major beneficiary. The discussions point to the enormous capital flowing into artificial intelligence infrastructure, as leading AI labs secure large-scale computing commitments. Observers see Nvidia, whose chips power much of the industry's AI training, as standing to gain significantly if the deal goes through.
- 19US Navy expands Gecko Robotics AI maintenance deal to $300M●US Navy, Gecko Robotics surge AI maintenance contract to $300M
The US Navy has expanded its contract with Gecko Robotics, a company that uses AI and robots to inspect ships and infrastructure, raising its value to $300 million. The deal signals growing Pentagon investment in automated maintenance technology to keep the fleet ready, and has drawn attention across defense and robotics sectors.