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BlackRock-Led Consortium Acquires Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion AI Infrastructure Bet

A consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management in a landmark $40 billion transaction. The deal represents one of the largest infrastructure investments targeting AI growth, with Microsoft and Nvidia among the key participants in the acquiring group.

Massive AI Infrastructure Investment

A consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners has reportedly agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management in a deal valued at $40 billion, according to sources familiar with the transaction. The acquiring group includes the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX, Microsoft, and Nvidia, signaling what analysts suggest is a major strategic shift toward physical AI infrastructure investments.

by Natalie Brooks
ComputingHardware

Asus Beats Dell to Market with First Blackwell GB10 AI Workstations

The race to deliver desktop AI supercomputers intensifies as Asus begins shipping its Ascent GX10 workstation featuring Nvidia’s groundbreaking Blackwell architecture. Meanwhile, Dell’s competing Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable with no announced release date, creating an early market advantage for Asus in the high-performance computing segment.

AI Workstation Availability Divide

Computer manufacturers are racing to deliver the first desktop workstations powered by Nvidia’s revolutionary Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip, but availability varies dramatically between leading brands. According to reports, Asus has begun shipping its Ascent GX10 AI-focused desktop to customers, while Dell‘s competing Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable with no confirmed shipping date.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessEconomy

Banking Sector Recovery Helps Stabilize Volatile Trading Session

Financial markets showed tentative signs of stabilization Friday as banking stocks recovered from recent losses. The moderate trading followed a period of significant volatility earlier in the week, with tech stocks continuing to face pressure.

Market Volatility Eases as Banking Sector Rebounds

U.S. stock markets showed signs of stabilization during Friday’s trading session, according to reports, as banking stocks recovered some of their sharp losses from the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reportedly up 23 points, or 0.1%, as of late morning trading, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the Nasdaq composite declined 0.5%.

by Sarah Collins