New York, January 29, 2026, 11:11 ET — Regular session
CoreWeave shares dropped roughly 6.5% to $99.13 in late morning trading, hitting a low of $98.82 earlier. Nvidia, both a major supplier and shareholder, slid around 2.7%.
The pullback is significant since the stock now gauges how much investors are willing to back the AI data-center expansion—and under what conditions. Traders have been quick to bet against sudden jumps, particularly when new filings suggest increased selling or rising borrowing expenses.
A Form 4 filed late Wednesday revealed that trusts connected to Chief Development Officer McBee Brannin converted Class B shares into Class A, then sold those Class A shares across several open-market transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. These plans set trading instructions in advance to limit the risk of insider trading. 1
CoreWeave revealed that Nvidia pumped $2 billion into the company, purchasing 22,935,780 Class A shares at $87.20 each through a private placement—no public offering involved. The filing also outlined a new partnership between the two firms to fast-track the development of over 5 gigawatts of “AI factories” by 2030. 2
In a joint statement released Jan. 26, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the partners were “racing to meet extraordinary demand.” CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator added that the expanded collaboration “underscores the strength of demand” throughout CoreWeave’s customer base. 3
HSBC turned cautious Wednesday, lowering its price target from $44 to $41 and maintaining a “Reduce” rating. The bank pointed to rising interest expenses and the likelihood of issuing new debt at higher yields as key concerns. 4
The divide is clear in the tape. Bulls highlight Nvidia’s stronger commercial backing and financial muscle, but bears keep hammering on one thing: ramping up GPU-heavy capacity costs a lot, and if credit markets tighten, the funding window could slam shut quickly.
That downside risk remains. A number of investors are raising concerns that Nvidia’s support for customers edges toward vendor-financing patterns seen in earlier tech booms. They wonder if growth driven by debt can sustain itself should AI spending slow or projects falter. 5
Traders remain alert for further capital actions, fresh insider-sale reports, and clearer indications on when CoreWeave plans to update the market about demand and delivery timelines for its new capacity.
Nvidia has a key date coming up: the chipmaker will report its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results on Feb. 25. The tone on AI demand and customer spending could shift CoreWeave’s sentiment once more. 6
