Why IREN stock is rising today: AI data-center optimism lifts the bitcoin miner-turned-cloud play
NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 10:39 EST — Regular session Shares of IREN Ltd (IREN.O) climbed about 4.3% to $45.49 on Thursday, as investors returned to data-center names tied to artificial intelligence computing demand. The stock touched a session high of $45.49 after dipping as low as $42.69. IREN runs renewable-powered data centers used for bitcoin mining and for renting…