AI Data Center Stocks Slide as Google-Marvell Deal and Pennsylvania Curbs Rattle Trade
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Updated · CNBC · Aug 21
AI Data Center Stocks Slide as Google-Marvell Deal and Pennsylvania Curbs Rattle Trade
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 21
Summary
GE Vernova and Eaton fell 9.5% and 6.7% for the week, making data-center buildout names among the market’s weakest performers despite Friday’s broader stock rebound.
Google’s new deal with Marvell hit sentiment across the AI supply chain, helping drive Broadcom toward a 6% weekly drop after losing ground earlier this week.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Tuesday order imposed tougher standards on data-center developments, adding to investor concern that political scrutiny could slow AI infrastructure expansion.
Broadcom is still in talks to raise $70 billion to $80 billion in debt for a chip-financing deal, underscoring that companies including Oracle and Amazon continue funding the AI buildout aggressively.
Nvidia, CrowdStrike and Salesforce report next Wednesday, with investors watching whether strong AI demand can outweigh rising political and competitive pressure on the trade.