Data Centers 14 February 2026

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.

9 April 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NYSE:NOK

Coherent Corp back in focus after Nvidia deal as exec says pact will aid wider AI data-center push

Coherent Corp shares closed at $243.48 Friday, little changed after a volatile session. Senior vice president Steve Rummel told a Pittsburgh summit the company’s multibillion-dollar deal with Nvidia will support the wider industry, not just one customer. Coherent joined the S&P 500 on March 23 and reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $1.69 billion, up 17% year over year.

29 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:COHR·NASDAQ:NVDA·Technology

Cipher Digital Stock Price Falls After KBW Target Cut; CIFR AI Data-Center Pivot Faces Test

Cipher Digital shares fell 2.8% to $13.71 after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut its price target to $20, citing lower hash prices and higher spending as Cipher exits bitcoin mining. The company projects $9.3 billion in contracted revenue from new AI-focused data center leases starting October 2026. Cipher sold mining assets and cut its hash rate to 11.6 EH/s. CEO Tyler Page said both major projects remain on schedule.

13 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:CIFR·Stock Market·Technology

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Slides After 25% Surge as AI Data-Center Chip Launch, CFO Hire Stir Volatility

Navitas Semiconductor shares fell 7% to $10.06 Thursday morning after a 24.9% surge the previous session, following news of a new AI data-center chip package and the appointment of Tonya Stevens as CFO. Fourth-quarter revenue dropped to $7.3 million from $18 million a year earlier, with a $41.4 million operating loss. The company expects first-quarter sales of $8.0–$8.5 million.

12 March 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:NVTS·Stock Market

Plug Power stock price rises as hydrogen firm eyes AI data-center power deals

Plug Power shares rose 2.1% to $2.17 Wednesday after reports the company may sell up to 250 megawatts of power into PJM Interconnection. Chairman Andy Marsh said Plug is seeking long-term contracts and is in talks with data-center and utility customers. Plug recently signed a $132.5 million deal with Stream Data Centers, aiming to unlock over $275 million from asset sales and cash releases.

11 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:PLUG·Renewable Energy

Plug Power Eyes 250 MW PJM Power Bid in New AI Data Center Push

Plug Power is seeking to sell up to 250 megawatts of power into PJM Interconnection, targeting data center operators and utilities with contracts of at least seven years, Chairman Andy Marsh told Bloomberg. Plug shares fell 3.2% to $2.12 in late trading. The company reported 2025 revenue up 12.9% to $710 million and ended the year with $368.5 million in unrestricted cash. Jose Luis Crespo became CEO on March 2.

11 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·Green Technology·NASDAQ:PLUG·Renewable Energy

Cisco Systems folds Splunk into Nexus One to speed AI data center troubleshooting

Cisco has integrated Splunk analytics into its Nexus Dashboard, enabling real-time network fault detection and automation for Nexus 9000 and Cisco 8000 switches and routers. The feature keeps sensitive telemetry data on premises, targeting compliance-focused customers. Cisco shares rose 3.4% Tuesday morning after the announcement. The move comes as Cisco faces competition from Arista and others in AI-driven networking.

10 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:CSCO·NASDAQ:SPLK·Technology

Plug Power eyes AI data-center boom with 250-MW PJM hydrogen bid

Plug Power plans to offer up to 250 megawatts of hydrogen-generated electricity in a potential PJM Interconnection auction, aiming to supply surging data-center demand. The company reported a 2025 net loss of about $1.7 billion and is relying on asset sales and financing to address liquidity needs. Plug shares rose 0.2% midday Monday. Jose Luis Crespo became CEO on March 2.

9 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:PLUG·Technology Trends

Coherent Corp rolls out 224Gbps chip for AI data centers as OFC 2026 approaches

Coherent Corp on Wednesday launched a 224Gbps quad-channel transimpedance amplifier for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, and debuted the WaveMaker 4000A test instrument for Super C-band DWDM systems. Bloomberg Indices will add Coherent to its Bloomberg 500 index effective March 12. Coherent shares fell about 9% Thursday afternoon. The company recently raised $2 billion from Nvidia through a share sale.

5 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:COHR·Semiconductors

Coherent unveils 224Gbps chip for AI data center optics as Nvidia-linked demand shifts to 1.6T

Coherent Corp on Wednesday launched the CHR1074, a 224Gbps quad-channel TIA for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, with samples available now and wider release expected next quarter. CEO Jim Anderson said new funding tied to an expanded Nvidia partnership will prioritize capacity, including work at the Sherman, Texas site. Coherent also introduced the WaveMaker 4000A for DWDM testing.

5 March 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:COHR·Semiconductors

Nvidia’s $4 Billion Optics Bet: What It Signals for AI Chips and Data Centers

Nvidia will invest $2 billion each in Lumentum and Coherent, securing long-term supply and capacity rights for optical networking parts used in AI data centers. A Coherent filing showed Nvidia bought 7.79 million shares for $2 billion in a private placement. The agreements include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and support for U.S. manufacturing expansion.

4 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:COHR·NASDAQ:LITE·NASDAQ:NVDA·Semiconductors·Technology

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave shares slipped 0.8% to $97.29 Thursday ahead of earnings due after the close. Investors are focused on data-center financing tied to Nvidia and Meta, with Bloomberg reporting an $8.5 billion loan backed by Meta contracts. Analysts expect a quarterly loss and revenue of $1.53 billion. The Nasdaq fell 1.3% and Nvidia dropped over 5% in afternoon trading.

26 February 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market

SanDisk stock rises as CEO flags multi-year data-center deals after Citron short call

SanDisk shares rose 3.5% to $654.60 in Thursday morning trading after CEO David Goeckeler said the company is pursuing multi-year supply deals with data-center customers. The rebound followed a 5% drop earlier in the week after Citron Research disclosed a short position and called the rally a misread of a cyclical market. SanDisk opened at $645.74 and traded as high as $656.25.

26 February 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:SNDK·Stock Market·Technology

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock rises premarket as it rebrands to Cipher Digital and leans into data centers

Cipher Mining shares rose 1.1% to $17.30 in premarket trading after the company rebranded as Cipher Digital and reported a $734.2 million GAAP net loss for the quarter. The firm said it now has 600 MW of contracted high-performance computing capacity and $3.73 billion in project bond financings. Cipher sold its stakes in three mining sites to Canaan Inc. in a $40 million all-stock deal. Fourth-quarter revenue was $60 million, with an adjusted net loss of $55 million.

25 February 2026

Data Centers·Digital Transformation·NASDAQ:CIFR·Stock Market·Technology

GOOG stock edges lower after hours as Google signs new power deals for U.S. data centers

Alphabet’s Class C shares closed at $310.88, down 0.26%, and were little changed after hours Tuesday. Google announced new clean energy deals for data centers in Minnesota and Texas, including a 1,900 MW agreement with Xcel Energy and a 20-year power purchase with AES. Investors await Nvidia’s results Wednesday for further direction on AI-related stocks.

24 February 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:GOOG·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:AES·NYSE:XEL·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

Corning stock (GLW) jumps again as AI data-center cable demand keeps the rally moving

Corning shares climbed nearly 4% Tuesday, hitting a new 52-week high of $152.91 before trading at $150.99 in afternoon action. The stock has surged on heavy volume following a $6 billion supply deal with Meta and rising earnings forecasts. Monday’s close marked a second straight session of gains, with volume more than double the 50-day average. Investors await upcoming conference appearances and the next dividend record date.

24 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:GLW·Stock Market·Technology

CoreWeave stock rebounds in regular trading as data-center funding worries shadow earnings week

CoreWeave shares rose 2.4% to $91.40 Monday morning, rebounding after last week’s drop tied to concerns over financing for a $4 billion Pennsylvania data-center project with Blue Owl. Lenders reportedly hesitated to add exposure to CoreWeave, rated B+ by S&P, after Blue Owl struggled to secure debt. The company reports quarterly results Feb. 26. Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave last month at $87.20 per share.

23 February 2026

Data Centers·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:CRWV·Stock Market

Data center stocks swing into holiday week: Nvidia slips as Dell, Arista rise; GDP and PCE loom

Nvidia fell 2.2% Friday while Dell gained 4.1% and Arista Networks rose 4.8% as data center stocks diverged. The S&P 500 edged up and the Nasdaq slipped despite cooler inflation data. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day, with Walmart earnings and key economic reports due later in the week.

15 February 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:ANET·NYSE:DELL·Stock Market·Technology

Nebius stock pops 9%: $7-$9B run-rate target and France data centre plan put NBIS in focus

Nebius Group shares closed up 9.2% at $98.01 Friday after unveiling a 240MW data center plan in northern France and raising its 2026 revenue target to $7–9 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue surged to $227.7 million, but capital spending hit $2.1 billion and revenue missed analyst forecasts. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents’ Day; trading resumes Tuesday.

14 February 2026

Data Centers·NASDAQ:NBIS·Stock Market

Iron Mountain stock near a 52-week high as data center stocks head into a holiday week

Iron Mountain shares rose 3.6% to $109.83 Friday, nearing a 52-week high, after the company projected 2026 revenue up to $7.775 billion and cited strong data center leasing. Softer January U.S. inflation and a drop in Treasury yields supported data center stocks. Equinix closed down 0.2% at $956.19. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday.