CoreWeave Shares Surge 17%; $37 Billion Capex Triggers Cash Challenge

CoreWeave Shares Surge 17%; $37 Billion Capex Triggers Cash Challenge

12 August 2026
CoreWeave, Inc. surged 17% to $105.68 in premarket trade on Wednesday. Investors looked past an additional boost in projected infrastructure investment, focusing instead on the company’s record revenue and an improved forecast. The main U.S. market session had not yet opened.

Intel shares remain above $95 offering price as $20 billion AI expansion tests risk of dilution

Intel shares remain above $95 offering price as $20 billion AI expansion tests risk of dilution

Shares of Intel Corporation remained above the level set for its $20 billion stock offering on Tuesday, indicating that investors were accepting the short-term dilution as the chipmaker sought to secure funds for its AI manufacturing expansion.

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Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Shares of Microsoft Corporation slipped in premarket trading on Wednesday following a report that detailed new figures for its upcoming custom AI chip. According to The Information, as reported by Reuters, Microsoft may debut the Maia 300 in September and is in discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. regarding its 2027 production capacity.
Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.08.2026

Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.08.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: August 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: August 12, 2026, 6:11 AM EDT Brent Jumps Past $89 as U.S.-Iran Dispute Escalates Over Strait of Hormuz August 12, 2026, 6:11 AM EDT. Brent Crude oil climbed past $89 a barrel amid U.S. and Iranian disputes regarding Strait of Hormuz control. The U.S. reports traffic is proceeding as usual, while Iran insists the strait is blocked until its demands are met and the conflict ends. WTI gained 0.94% to reach $83.90 as supply risks persisted. The ongoing standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues to threaten the security of the