CoreWeave earnings revive AI outlook as Anthropic weighs higher IPO valuation

By CoinDesk

CoreWeave’s (CRWV) third-quarter results offered relief to the battered AI trade, sending its shares up 10% in Wednesday’s premarket trading, while bitcoin (BTC) and gold were little changed.

The provider of cloud computing services to the AI industry said on Tuesday revenue grew 168% year over year and raised its full-year revenue forecast to $13 billion-$13.3 billion. Its net loss widened to $709 million, or $1.27 per share, driven by higher interest costs.

The rally spread across AI infrastructure stocks, with IREN (IREN) gaining 6%, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) rising 5% and Cipher Digital (CIFR) advancing 7%. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed more than 1.5%.

Bitcoin and gold were little changed over 24 hours, holding around $74,000 and $4,000 an ounce, respectively.

The Dollar Index remained above 102 as Tuesday’s hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report reinforced expectations for higher interest rates in the world’s largest economy. Traders priced in roughly an 86% probability of a quarter-point increase from the Federal Open Market Committee on Dec. 9 and a 14% chance of a half-point move.

Meanwhile, Anthropic’s bankers are considering an IPO valuation of $1.5 trillion or more, above Tuesday’s roughly $1.4 trillion target, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Strategic partners, including Google, Nvidia and Microsoft, are also set to invest $26 billion through a separate private placement at the IPO price.

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