CoreWeave
Coverage of CoreWeave in the Nexus archive.
- AI investors chase the chokepoint
AI investors are shifting focus to memory chips as a new chokepoint in the AI industry, with Apple raising prices on devices due to scarcity. SK Hynix's upcoming $28 billion US IPO and mixed stock performance of Micron and Samsung highlight market dynamics, while Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson suggests momentum may be peaking.
- Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
A £8.2bn AI datacentre project in Lanarkshire, Scotland, promoted as being powered entirely by on-site renewables by 2030, has been revealed to have misrepresented its power plans. Government and developers privately acknowledged a 'power provision issue' at the site, undermining the project's sustainability promises.
- Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
A Scottish AI datacentre project in Lanarkshire, developed by CoreWeave and DataVita with government backing, has been found to misrepresent its renewable energy plans, as officials and developers privately acknowledged power provision challenges. The project, promised to be fully powered by on-site renewables by 2030, faces criticism for misleading claims and feasibility concerns.
- CoreWeave Junk Bonds Slide Further as Investors Question AI Boom
CoreWeave's junk bonds are declining as investors question the sustainability of the AI boom. The company had a scaled-down initial public offering and is in discussions to raise about $1.5 billion in debt.
- CoreWeave, Nebius shares tumble as Meta stands to become a fresh threat in the cloud
CoreWeave and Nebius shares declined as Meta's reported interest in monetizing its AI infrastructure raised concerns about the sustainability of neocloud business models.
- Allbirds is now Smartbirds, and its AI-focused CEO says people won't even remember the shoes'
Allbirds has rebranded as Smartbird and shifted from selling shoes to becoming an AI infrastructure provider. The company sold its footwear business, reduced its workforce, and appointed Nadia Carlsten as CEO to lead its new AI-focused direction, competing with companies like Amazon and CoreWeave.
- US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
US stocks rose as oil prices fell and SpaceX surged in its Wall Street debut. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all gained, with SpaceX's stock jumping 19.3% on its first day. AI-related stocks showed mixed performance following recent volatility.
- CoreWeave Plans European Investor Calls For Potential Debt Sale
CoreWeave is planning European investor calls for a potential debt sale. The article mentions the CoreWeave website and a photograph by Gabby Jones/Bloomberg.
- How CoreWeave Sees the Market for Compute Right Now
CoreWeave discusses its current perspective on the market for compute resources. The article focuses on how the company views the current state of compute demand and availability.
- Odd Lots: CoreWeave’s Outlook on the Compute Market (Podcast)
CoreWeave discusses its outlook on the compute market in a podcast titled 'Odd Lots.' The episode focuses on the company's perspective regarding market trends and opportunities.
- The ‘Jensen effect’ is the new ‘Trump bump’ for stocks
Jensen Huang's public praise for companies at an Nvidia event led to stock gains for Nebius, Cadence, and CoreWeave. This 'Jensen effect' mirrors the 'Trump bump,' where stocks of companies praised by the president, such as Micron, Caterpillar, and Coca-Cola, also rose significantly.
- Most states offer tax breaks for AI data centers. Polls show Americans don't want them.
Most U.S. states provide tax incentives for AI data centers, but recent polls indicate 70% of Americans oppose their construction in local communities. Lawmakers like New Jersey's Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy are pushing to reclaim tax credits for resident utility relief and clean energy, while industry groups defend data centers as critical to the digital economy. Protests against projects like CoreWeave's New Jersey facility highlight growing public resistance.
- CoreWeave-Tied Data Center’s Junk Bond Sale Seeks $850 Million
A data center associated with CoreWeave is seeking to raise $850 million through a junk bond sale. The transaction highlights the financial strategies being employed by the data center industry.
- CoreWeave’s stock falls as new Google cloud venture may signal more competition ahead
CoreWeave's stock falls due to a new Google cloud venture, which may signal increased competition ahead. A joint venture between Google and Blackstone is not immediately problematic for CoreWeave. The market could get more crowded according to a Bernstein analyst.
- CoreWeave reports ‘unprecedented’ $100 billion backlog — but that comes at a cost
CoreWeave reports a record $100 billion backlog, but investors are cautious due to widening losses. The company's stock is experiencing volatility as demand and losses are weighed. Record-breaking demand is being offset by significant financial losses.
- CoreWeave revenue more than doubles in first quarter, topping estimates
CoreWeave's revenue more than doubled in the first quarter, exceeding estimates. The company has been raising billions of dollars in debt to finance its data center buildout. CoreWeave serves leading AI companies.
- Larry’s risky business
Oracle, traditionally a database company, has pivoted to AI in a unique way, avoiding the foundation model builder route like OpenAI or Anthropic. It has entered the bare-metal business similar to CoreWeave and made an audacious bet on a specific AI future as its traditional business declines.
- Galaxy Digital delivers first data center tranche to CoreWeave after narrowing Q1 loss
Galaxy Digital delivered the first tranche of a data center to CoreWeave following a reduced Q1 loss. The company narrowed its first-quarter loss, signaling improved financial performance.
- Meta's AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive
Meta's Quest VR headsets will see a $50–$100 price increase due to rising component costs, particularly memory chips, driven by the company's aggressive AI infrastructure investments. Meta's $115–$135 billion capital expenditure plan, including $21 billion in CoreWeave and a $10 billion El Paso data center expansion, has exacerbated chip shortages.
- US Premarket Movers: CoreWeave, Docusign, Lumentum, Organon
The S&P 500 Index futures show minimal movement as of 7:50 a.m. in New York, with a seven-day winning streak potentially facing考验 due to upcoming CPI data. Key premarket movers include CoreWeave, Docusign, Lumentum, and Organon.
- CoreWeave Bet Powers 7.4% Gain at $66 Billion Ontario Pension Fund
CoreWeave's investment strategy contributed to a 7.4% gain for the Ontario Pension Fund, which manages $66 billion in assets. The fund's performance highlights the success of CoreWeave's bet in the financial market.
- US Premarket Movers: CoreWeave, Instacart, Texas Instruments
S&P 500 Index futures declined 0.3% in premarket trading as optimism about the Middle East ceasefire weakened. The article highlights CoreWeave, Instacart, and Texas Instruments as key US premarket movers.