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Microsoft greenlights initial AI data center, propelling IREN's stock up by 10% in $9.7 billion agreement.

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Microsoft's approval of the first AI data center under their contract is expected to significantly boost IREN's revenue and market position.

IREN · IREN Ltd.

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The AI's read

Microsoft approved Horizon 1, the first of four AI data centers under a five-year, $9.7B deal, and IREN jumped ~10.8%. Acceptance triggers the service term and lets IREN start monthly invoicing, turning build into revenue. The market already moved but RSI is only 49.99, so the move wasn't a blow-off top. The deal implies ~$1.94B annualized revenue from the four Horizons and management eyes >$4B AI run-rate, so meaningful upside may still be unpriced. We lean bullish. This is a concrete, contract-backed revenue milestone, but execution risks include GPU financing and short-seller scrutiny so stay alert.

MSFT · Microsoft Corporation

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The connection

Microsoft's investment in IREN's AI infrastructure enhances its cloud services portfolio and strengthens its position in the AI market.

NVDA · NVIDIA Corporation

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The connection

NVIDIA's systems are integral to IREN's AI data center, indicating strong demand for its GPU technology in AI applications.

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