US stock market: CoreWeave falls, Amazon gains - How the midterms are splitting the AI sector
After the democratic election victory, a wave of regulation threatens data centers. But while Neoclouds are crashing, Hyperscalers are gaining significantly. Three reasons for the split.
The Democrats' gains in the US midterm elections may hinder the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Many Democratic candidates campaigned on opposition to data centers, which could limit the growth of the AI sector. Despite this, shares of tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet rose, while those of data center companies like CoreWeave and Nebius fell.
Analysts attribute this reaction to differences in business models, with big tech companies benefiting from slowed investment in data centers, which would otherwise have drained their cash flow. The Democrats' control of Congress may lead to significant hurdles for legislation, potentially slowing down the AI infrastructure expansion.
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