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NVIDIA Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave, Stock Soars 12%

1/26/2026

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NVIDIA Corp announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave on January 26, 2026, nearly doubling its stake in the AI cloud provider.
The investment aims to develop over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030.
CoreWeave's stock surged approximately 12% after the announcement.
NVIDIA's CEO dismissed claims of circular financing, saying the investment is only part of the funding CoreWeave needs.

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The European Union's €1 billion investment in AI research in 2016 marked a significant push to enhance technological innovation. This trend continues as NVIDIA's recent $2 billion investment in CoreWeave aims to develop over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. Such investments reflect a global race for AI supremacy, with companies vying to shape the future of technology and economic growth.

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NVIDIA Corp announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave on January 26, 2026, nearly doubling its stake in the AI cloud provider.
The investment aims to develop over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030.
CoreWeave's stock surged approximately 12% after the announcement.
NVIDIA's CEO dismissed claims of circular financing, saying the investment is only part of the funding CoreWeave needs.

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