MDU Resources Subsidiary Signs Agreement With Applied Digital To Offer Power To AI Factory Polaris Forge 3 In North Dakota

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher as Bitcoin prices hit $80,000 amid lower yields and a weaker dollar. Fed's Waller's comments that he is inclined to support holding interest rates steady may have further supported the speculative asset by easing concerns about tighter monetary policy and improving risk appetite.

United States Data Center Colocation Market Outlook & Forecast 2026-2031 | Renewable Energy Gains Ground Across U.S. Colocation Facilities

The U.S. data center colocation market is projected to grow from $43.71 billion in 2025 to $85.18 billion by 2031 at an 11.76% CAGR, driven by AI adoption, cloud computing, hyperscale expansion, and renewable energy initiatives. The Southeastern U.S. leads investment with over $15 billion in 2025, followed by the Southwest. Major operators are deploying liquid-cooling technologies and high-density infrastructure to support GPU-intensive AI workloads.

Billionaire Activist Investor Dan Loeb's Third Point Builds 4-Stock Bitcoin-To-AI Basket

Third Point built a four-stock basket of bitcoin miners positioned to benefit from the industry's growing shift toward AI infrastructure.

This $30 Stock Could Be Primed for a Breakout

Applied Digital (APLD), an AI data center company trading near $30, shows impressive 407% revenue growth but remains unprofitable. While the company benefits from surging AI demand with projected 127% revenue growth in FY 2028, its lack of profitability and high valuation of 13x sales present significant risks. The stock's performance is heavily tied to AI market sentiment, making it volatile and potentially riskier than other AI investments.

Can SR's Strategic Investments Support Sustainable Long-Term Growth?

Spire Inc. announced a strategic capital investment plan of $11.2 billion through fiscal 2035, targeting 5-7% long-term adjusted EPS growth. The company completed its acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas' Tennessee business, adding over 200,000 customers and 3,800 pipeline miles. With 70% of investments allocated to safety and reliability, Spire expects rate-base growth of 7% in Missouri and 7.5% in Tennessee, positioning itself for more stable and sustainable earnings growth.

Can MDU's Capital Investments Drive Long-Term Earnings Growth?

MDU Resources plans nearly $3.1 billion in capital investments through 2030 across electric, gas, and pipeline projects, expecting 1-2% annual customer growth and 6-8% long-term earnings growth. The company has over 1 GW of data center load under signed agreements. Similar utility companies like ONE Gas and Southwest Gas Holdings are also increasing capital spending to support rate-base growth and earnings expansion.