Company Logo The South Africa Data Center Market is set to grow from USD 2.55 billion in 2025 to USD 5.28 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.90%. Key growth drivers include significant investment in AI and blockchain by the South African government, particularly in partnerships with nine universities. Johannesburg emerges as a central hub, witnessing rapid expansion in data center infrastructure. Th...
Company Logo The South Africa Data Center Market is set to grow from USD 2.55 billion in 2025 to USD 5.28 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.90%. Key growth drivers include significant investment in AI and blockchain by the South African government, particularly in partnerships with nine universities. Johannesburg emerges as a central hub, witnessing rapid expansion in data center infrastructure. The sector faces challenges in electricity supply due to increased demand, leading firms to adopt renewable energy solutions, exemplified by Teraco's PPA with NOA. The market landscape features major operators and new players, with ongoing investments across IT, power, and cooling systems. South African Data Center Market South African Data Center Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Africa Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The South Africa Data Center Market was valued at USD 2.55 Billion in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 5.28 Billion by 2031, rising at a CAGR of 12.90% This report analyses the South Africa data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The government of South Africa is investing in AI. For instance, in July 2025, South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation announced the country's investment of approximately $28.4 million in AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies to strengthen foundational digital capabilities in the public sector. Additionally, the fund supports the Foundational Digital Capabilities Research (FDCR) platform and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) across nine universities located in Cape Town, Pretoria, Stellenb...
The best businesses are those that continue to innovate. The payments industry is one area that has been pushing the envelope. Block (XYZ +0.06%) stands out. It's one of the top companies catering to the needs of small merchants and consumers. And its growth has been notable. Block has been experimenting with blockchain technology to improve its standing with customers. Last year, the fintech stoc...
The best businesses are those that continue to innovate. The payments industry is one area that has been pushing the envelope. Block (XYZ +0.06%) stands out. It's one of the top companies catering to the needs of small merchants and consumers. And its growth has been notable. Block has been experimenting with blockchain technology to improve its standing with customers. Last year, the fintech stock launched a brand-new offering that demonstrates a clear use case for the world's leading cryptocurrency. Investors should pay close attention. Adding more functionality for Square sellers Square is Block's segment that serves small merchants in industries like food and beverage, retail, and services. Last November, the company introduced a feature that allows U.S.-based sellers (excluding those in New York) to process transactions from customers using Bitcoin. There will be zero fees through 2026, then it will be 1%. This is lower than the typical fees charged for credit card transactions, which can be much higher, according to research from The Motley Fool. Merchants also have the ability to convert a percentage of their daily card sales into Bitcoin, so they can utilize the top crypto as a savings asset. Block just made it effortless for its merchant customer base to start adopting Bitcoin. This is kind of a big deal. Data provided by Block showed that Square had a total of more than 4 million merchants at the end of 2023, a figure that has probably risen by now. The majority of these likely operate domestically. Management made no mention of this launch on the latest earnings call, which was for the fourth quarter of 2025. It's still early days, of course, but investors who are bullish on Bitcoin must keep tabs on any commentary on adoption trends. Expand NYSE : XYZ Block Today's Change ( 0.06 %) $ 0.04 Current Price $ 65.58 Key Data Points Market Cap $39B Day's Range $ 64.86 - $ 66.78 52wk Range $ 44.27 - $ 82.50 Volume 209K Avg Vol 8.2M Gross Margin 42.26 % Becoming ...
TLDR Meta shares rise 1.03% after acquiring AI-focused social network Moltbook. Moltbook lets AI agents post, comment, and interact without human input. Co-founders join Meta Superintelligence Labs to advance AI agent research. Acquisition enhances Meta’s enterprise AI and autonomous agent strategies. Deal highlights intensifying race among tech giants for next-gen AI tech. 💥 Find the Next Knockou...
TLDR Meta shares rise 1.03% after acquiring AI-focused social network Moltbook. Moltbook lets AI agents post, comment, and interact without human input. Co-founders join Meta Superintelligence Labs to advance AI agent research. Acquisition enhances Meta’s enterprise AI and autonomous agent strategies. Deal highlights intensifying race among tech giants for next-gen AI tech. 💥 Find the Next KnockoutStock! Get live prices, charts, and KO Scores from KnockoutStocks.com , the data-driven platform ranking every stock by quality and breakout potential. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) shares closed at $654.07, up 1.03%, following the acquisition of Moltbook. The company secured the social network to enhance its AI capabilities. The acquisition reflects growing competition for AI technology among major tech firms. Meta Platforms, Inc., META Moltbook, a platform designed exclusively for AI agents, allows bots to post, comment, and interact without human input. Meta will integrate the founders into its AI research division. The deal strengthens Meta’s ability to explore autonomous digital agents for business applications. The acquisition will see co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr join Meta Superintelligence Labs. They are expected to start on March 16, contributing directly to AI agent research. The company did not disclose financial terms of the transaction. Moltbook’s Unique Platform and Capabilities Moltbook launched in January as an experimental social network for AI agents. The platform uses an OpenClaw protocol to enable models to communicate across third-party applications. Its activity includes over 19,000 “submolts,” similar to Reddit’s subforums, focused on AI behaviors and interactions. The platform allows AI agents to vote, post, and comment autonomously while humans can only observe. Researchers identified security risks, including exposed credentials and private messages. The issues were addressed after cybersecurity firm Wiz notified the platform of vulnerabil...
Funds and other speculators boosted their net long positions in European gas to the highest level in more than a year as the war in the Middle East clouded the outlook for global flows. Bullish wagers were at their highest since February last year in the week ending March 6, according to data from Intercontinental Exchange Inc. released Wednesday. Net long positions in benchmark Dutch gas futures ...
Funds and other speculators boosted their net long positions in European gas to the highest level in more than a year as the war in the Middle East clouded the outlook for global flows. Bullish wagers were at their highest since February last year in the week ending March 6, according to data from Intercontinental Exchange Inc. released Wednesday. Net long positions in benchmark Dutch gas futures held by investment funds rose by nearly 62%. Funds’ positions had eased slightly since they flipped to long in January, leaving the market primed for a rally. The positioning suggests a growing conviction among traders that prices still have room to rise as the Iran war upends global energy markets, with the Strait of Hormuz all but shut to shipments of oil and gas. Implied volatility in European gas markets in particular remains elevated, after quadrupling since the start of the year. Read More: Option Frenzy From Oil to Corn Highlights Iran War Market Stress The moves also coincide with European gas futures posting their biggest weekly gain since the energy crisis four years ago. Prices have climbed more than 50% since the start of the conflict.
Key Points These two healthcare leaders have businesses built to withstand economic downturns. Both have grown their dividends at a pretty good clip over the past decade. 10 stocks we like better than CVS Health › It's always hard to predict whether a recession is coming. Even in the current environment marked by serious geopolitical tensions and lingering tariff-related volatility, some experts b...
Key Points These two healthcare leaders have businesses built to withstand economic downturns. Both have grown their dividends at a pretty good clip over the past decade. 10 stocks we like better than CVS Health › It's always hard to predict whether a recession is coming. Even in the current environment marked by serious geopolitical tensions and lingering tariff-related volatility, some experts believe we will go through 2026 without experiencing a full-blown recession. However, it's also always a good idea for individual investors to hold shares of companies that can perform relatively well during economic downturns, even if there isn't one on the horizon. Let's consider two corporations that have what it takes to overcome recessions: CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » 1. CVS Health CVS Health is a leading pharmacy chain with over 9,000 locations across the U.S. Beyond the number of stores it owns, CVS has been around a while and has built relationships with communities. Some people have been getting prescription medicines from the company for years. CVS Health's business might be affected in the case of a recession. The company isn't just a pharmacy; it is also a bit of a convenience store. However, its diversified healthcare business, spanning pharmacy services, primary care, and health insurance, should navigate challenging economic times better than most, allowing it to maintain decent earnings. CVS Health has encountered some headwinds in recent years. The company was unable to contain costs within its Medicare Advantage (MA) business, for instance. But the healthcare leader rebounded last year and is still making changes that should help improve its margins and overall financial results. That includes CVS Health's deci...
Key Points Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have all lost a lot of their value recently. They might lose even more. These aren't good reasons to sell those assets. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › When your investments are down a lot with no end in sight, your brain tends to demand that you take action to stop the bleeding. That's a relevant dynamic to keep in mind if you hold Bitcoin, (CRYPTO: B...
Key Points Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have all lost a lot of their value recently. They might lose even more. These aren't good reasons to sell those assets. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › When your investments are down a lot with no end in sight, your brain tends to demand that you take action to stop the bleeding. That's a relevant dynamic to keep in mind if you hold Bitcoin, (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum, (CRYPTO: ETH), or XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) all of which have all fallen sharply from their prices a year ago. As much as you might want to sell those coins, selling them right now is probably not the right choice. Here's why. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Temptations aren't always logical It's usually pretty challenging to figure out precisely when to buy cryptocurrency or when to sell it. In particular, selling your coins after a steep decline delivers immediate emotional relief from the pressure of feeling like your investment was a failure and that it's only going to lose you more of your hard-earned cash. But frequently enough it ends up locking in the worst outcome, and it isn't exactly a sound investing practice to make into a habit. Consider what's happening right now. With Bitcoin, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $458 million in net inflows on March 2, despite deepening and widespread fears of economic or financial contagion stemming from the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. Ethereum ETFs, for their part, registered $39 million in inflows on the same day, while XRP's ETFs brought in about $7 million. All of that happened while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a meter tracking market sentiment which goes from 1 to 100, sat at 20, near the deep end of the "extreme fear" zone, and close to all-time lows. In other words, despite the recent history...
The US military said it attacked and destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait of Hormuz amid reports that Iran has begun laying explosive devices in the strategically vital waterway. About one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said this week it will not allow even 'one litre of oil' to leave the region if US-Israeli att...
The US military said it attacked and destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait of Hormuz amid reports that Iran has begun laying explosive devices in the strategically vital waterway. About one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said this week it will not allow even 'one litre of oil' to leave the region if US-Israeli attacks continue. On Tuesday, Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that 'if Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!' Less than two hours later, the US military released unclassified footage of its attacks on mine-laying vessels Middle East crisis live: Claims new Iranian supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injuries; ships hit in strait of Hormuz US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil Continue reading...
SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices' CEO Lisa Su will meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee in South Korea next week to discuss cooperation on securing supplies of high-bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence chipsets, the Maeil Business Newspaper said. Su is set to visit South Korea on March 18 and plans to meet key partners such as Lee and Naver's CEO Choi Soo...
SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices' CEO Lisa Su will meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee in South Korea next week to discuss cooperation on securing supplies of high-bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence chipsets, the Maeil Business Newspaper said. Su is set to visit South Korea on March 18 and plans to meet key partners such as Lee and Naver's CEO Choi Soo-yeon, the paper said on Wednesday, citing unnamed industry sources. Naver said a meeting between CEO Choi and AMD was scheduled, but declined to disclose the specific agenda. Samsung Electronics declined to comment. Su's meeting with Lee comes as demand surges for memory chips, including HBM, DRAM and NAND, with the technology used by AMD, Nvidia and other big tech firms in the race to build data centres and power AI systems. Su is also expected to discuss broader cooperation with Naver, the country's largest internet portal and search engine provider. These areas include expanding semiconductor supplies for data centres, building sovereign AI infrastructure and collaborating on next-generation computing technologies, the paper said. Her visit is expected to coincide with the week of Nvidia's annual developer conference, GTC, which runs from March 16 to 19 in the California city of San Jose. (Reporting by Heekyong Yang; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) CEO Lisa Su will meet Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) Chairman Jay Y. Lee in South Korea next week to discuss cooperation on securing supplies of high-bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence chipsets, the Maeil Business Newspaper said. Su is set to visit South Korea on March 18 and plans to meet key partners such as Lee and Nav...
SEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) CEO Lisa Su will meet Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) Chairman Jay Y. Lee in South Korea next week to discuss cooperation on securing supplies of high-bandwidth memory used in artificial intelligence chipsets, the Maeil Business Newspaper said. Su is set to visit South Korea on March 18 and plans to meet key partners such as Lee and Naver's CEO Choi Soo-yeon, the paper said on Wednesday, citing unnamed industry sources. Naver said a meeting between CEO Choi and AMD was scheduled, but declined to disclose the specific agenda. Samsung Electronics declined to comment. Su's meeting with Lee comes as demand surges for memory chips, including HBM, DRAM and NAND, with the technology used by AMD, Nvidia (NVDA) and other big tech firms in the race to build data centres and power AI systems. Su is also expected to discuss broader cooperation with Naver, the country's largest internet portal and search engine provider. Sign up for the Yahoo Finance Morning Brief By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Subscribe These areas include expanding semiconductor supplies for data centres, building sovereign AI infrastructure and collaborating on next-generation computing technologies, the paper said. Her visit is expected to coincide with the week of Nvidia's annual developer conference, GTC, which runs from March 16 to 19 in the California city of San Jose. (Reporting by Heekyong Yang; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
The Chinese market, a primary driver for Volkswagen’s sales and profit, presents severe challenge. Photo: VCG Volkswagen Group’s operating profit plummeted more than 50% in 2025 as U.S. tariffs, domestic restructuring costs, and a weak performance in China weighed on the German auto giant. The world’s second-largest automaker by sales reported operating profit of 8.87 billion euros ($10.3 billion)...
The Chinese market, a primary driver for Volkswagen’s sales and profit, presents severe challenge. Photo: VCG Volkswagen Group’s operating profit plummeted more than 50% in 2025 as U.S. tariffs, domestic restructuring costs, and a weak performance in China weighed on the German auto giant. The world’s second-largest automaker by sales reported operating profit of 8.87 billion euros ($10.3 billion) for the year, down 53.5% from a year earlier, while operating margin fell to 2.8%, according to results released Tuesday.
Natixis Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 2.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 921,243 shares of the chip maker's stock after purchasing an additional 20,335 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $3...
Natixis Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 2.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 921,243 shares of the chip maker's stock after purchasing an additional 20,335 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $30,908,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get Intel alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in INTC. Korea Investment CORP grew its holdings in Intel by 2.4% in the third quarter. Korea Investment CORP now owns 2,089,396 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $70,099,000 after purchasing an additional 48,152 shares during the period. Ameriflex Group Inc. raised its stake in Intel by 590.4% during the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 15,245 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $511,000 after purchasing an additional 13,037 shares during the period. Blair William & Co. IL raised its stake in Intel by 18.7% during the third quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 351,772 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $11,802,000 after purchasing an additional 55,333 shares during the period. HUB Investment Partners LLC raised its stake in Intel by 5.1% during the third quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 49,621 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $1,665,000 after purchasing an additional 2,389 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Capital Group California Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 15,619 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $524,000 after purchasing an additional 456 shares during the last quarter. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Activity In other Intel news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transacti...
EyeEm Mobile GmbH The ongoing oil crisis will be prolonged significantly, with production restarts in the Gulf region likely taking months rather than weeks, John Kilduff, Again Capital’s founding partner, warned. In an interview with CNBC, Kilduff explained that if widespread shutdowns occur, the global energy market faces an extended period of unaffordable prices, with the major oil-producing re...
EyeEm Mobile GmbH The ongoing oil crisis will be prolonged significantly, with production restarts in the Gulf region likely taking months rather than weeks, John Kilduff, Again Capital’s founding partner, warned. In an interview with CNBC, Kilduff explained that if widespread shutdowns occur, the global energy market faces an extended period of unaffordable prices, with the major oil-producing region of the world effectively cut off from supply chains. Storage capacity has emerged as a critical concern, with JPMorgan indicating that Gulf producers could exhaust their storage and be forced into complete shutdowns if the current situation extends beyond three weeks. “These producers, they’re not built for producing oil and storing it. They’re built for pumping it, loading it out to ships, getting it out of there,” Kilduff said. “They’re almost like sharks. If they stop moving, they won’t be able to keep going.” The analyst expressed concern about the viability of emergency measures to address the crisis. While releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve have worked during normal disruptions, such as the Iraq conflicts and the Russia-Ukraine war, the current situation presents unique challenges. Kilduff noted that with a potential 20 million barrels per day of disruption, the SPR oil may be needed to cover outright shortages rather than simply easing prices. “We are talking about the major oil-producing region of the world being shut in here, and there’s just not enough chestnuts in the storage bin to get us through,” Kilduff cautioned. He emphasized that this crisis differs fundamentally from isolated incidents like storm damage, making traditional relief measures insufficient. The International Energy Agency has floated plans to release barrels to ease market pressure, but Kilduff suggested the math simply doesn’t work given the scale of the potential disruption. The rush to deploy emergency reserves is concerning, he said, as these resources may ultimately be nee...