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Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock (CORZ)

Q3 2026
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Core Scientific's AI pivot drove gains, but sector risks weighed

  • AMD AI Deal and Analyst Upgrades Core Scientific signed a 15-year, $14 billion deal with AMD to provide up to 2.5 GW for AI data centers, prompting analyst upgrades and a Third Point stake.

    This major deal and resulting analyst optimism were key positive drivers for the stock.

  • Oklahoma Expansion The company bought a 440 MW site in Oklahoma for $444 million, expanding its Muskogee campus toward 1.5 GW to support AI infrastructure growth.

    This expansion supports future capacity and growth prospects, positively impacting the stock.

  • Sector Selloff on Hardware Writedown IREN's $638.8 million hardware writedown triggered a sector selloff, dragging CORZ down 7% and highlighting risks of capital-intensive hardware obsolescence.

    This event directly caused a decline in CORZ's stock price during the period.

  • Payoff Uncertainty and Financing Risks Miners spent $30.7 billion on AI infrastructure versus just $341 million in AI revenue, creating payoff uncertainty; undisclosed financing terms on the Oklahoma purchase add cash risk.

    These factors create uncertainty and potential financial strain, negatively impacting investor sentiment.

September 2026
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CORZ Expands Power and AMD AI Lease as Costs and Peer Risk Grow

  • CORZ buys 440 MW Oklahoma power site for $444M Core Scientific closed a $444 million cash purchase of Polaris DS, adding about 440 megawatts of grid-connected power in Oklahoma and pushing its Muskogee campus toward 1.5 gigawatts. More leasable power means more future AI rental income, which supports the stock. But financing terms were not disclosed, so the cash cost is a real risk.

    This is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly expands CORZ's AI hosting capacity.

  • AMD's AI roadmap confirms 2.5 GW Core Scientific commitment AMD's data center revenue more than doubled and its Helios platform has secured commitments for up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 GPUs and 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity from Core Scientific. A strong, committed AI chip partner makes CORZ's future lease revenue more credible and draws investor attention.

    It shows the AMD partnership is backed by real product demand, not just a headline deal.

  • IREN writedown triggers sector-wide AI data center selloff IREN's $638.8 million impairment on obsolete mining hardware sent its shares down 13% and dragged CORZ and other AI data center pure plays down 7% each. The episode shows investors punish capital-intensive operators when old equipment loses value, a reminder that CORZ carries similar hardware and spending risk.

    It is the period's clearest negative price driver and highlights a risk that applies directly to CORZ.

  • Dan Loeb's Third Point opens a Core Scientific stake Billionaire investor Dan Loeb's hedge fund disclosed a new $1.38 million position in Core Scientific, alongside bigger bets on other Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. A well-known fund buying in signals confidence in the AI landlord strategy and can attract other investors to the stock.

    It is new evidence of institutional money backing the AI pivot that drives CORZ's story.

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CORZ Expands Power and AMD AI Lease as Costs and Peer Risk Grow

  • CORZ buys 440 MW Oklahoma power site for $444M Core Scientific closed a $444 million cash purchase of Polaris DS, adding about 440 megawatts of grid-connected power in Oklahoma and pushing its Muskogee campus toward 1.5 gigawatts. More leasable power means more future AI rental income, which supports the stock. But financing terms were not disclosed, so the cash cost is a real risk.

    This is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly expands CORZ's AI hosting capacity.

  • AMD's AI roadmap confirms 2.5 GW Core Scientific commitment AMD's data center revenue more than doubled and its Helios platform has secured commitments for up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 GPUs and 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity from Core Scientific. A strong, committed AI chip partner makes CORZ's future lease revenue more credible and draws investor attention.

    It shows the AMD partnership is backed by real product demand, not just a headline deal.

  • IREN writedown triggers sector-wide AI data center selloff IREN's $638.8 million impairment on obsolete mining hardware sent its shares down 13% and dragged CORZ and other AI data center pure plays down 7% each. The episode shows investors punish capital-intensive operators when old equipment loses value, a reminder that CORZ carries similar hardware and spending risk.

    It is the period's clearest negative price driver and highlights a risk that applies directly to CORZ.

  • Dan Loeb's Third Point opens a Core Scientific stake Billionaire investor Dan Loeb's hedge fund disclosed a new $1.38 million position in Core Scientific, alongside bigger bets on other Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. A well-known fund buying in signals confidence in the AI landlord strategy and can attract other investors to the stock.

    It is new evidence of institutional money backing the AI pivot that drives CORZ's story.

July 2026
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Core Scientific pivots to AI data centers with AMD deal, but spending risks loom

  • AMD deal transforms Core Scientific into AI data-center landlord Core Scientific signed a 15-year, $14 billion deal with AMD to provide up to 2.5 gigawatts of data-center capacity, starting with over 500 megawatts in 2027. This shifts its business from Bitcoin mining to hosting AI computing power.

    This is the central new event that redefines Core Scientific's business and drives bullish sentiment.

  • Analyst upgrades and price target hikes on AI pivot KBW upgraded Core Scientific to Outperform with a $28 target, and BTIG raised its target to $38. Morgan Stanley's projected 38 GW power shortage makes Core Scientific's ready-to-use sites scarce and valuable.

    Analyst actions and power shortage projections directly boost investor confidence and the stock's perceived value.

  • AI rally and miner ETF surge spotlight the shift AMD's AI rally and a 97% surge in a miners ETF highlighted the industry's move to AI, with potential contracted revenue for Core Scientific cited as high as $24 billion.

    Market momentum and sector enthusiasm amplify the positive narrative around Core Scientific's transformation.

  • Heavy AI spending with little revenue raises payoff uncertainty Miners spent $30.7 billion on AI data centers in 2026 versus just $341 million in AI revenue—roughly 15 times spending. This heavy upfront cost and uncertain payoff could pressure the stock if returns disappoint.

    This is the main risk that could undermine the bullish thesis and drag on the stock price.

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AMD Deal and AI Landlord Shift Drive CORZ, but Heavy Spending Is a Risk

  • AMD deal nearly doubles leased capacity and adds $24B potential revenue Core Scientific's new AMD partnership gives AMD access to over 500 megawatts of data-center space from 2027, expandable to 2.5 gigawatts. This almost doubles total leased power to about 1.1 gigawatts and could bring in more than $24 billion over many years, making future rental income larger and more predictable.

    This is the biggest new event of the period and directly explains why CORZ is moving.

  • AI power shortage makes existing Bitcoin-mining sites more valuable Morgan Stanley projects a 38-gigawatt electricity gap for U.S. data centers through 2028. Repurposed Bitcoin mining sites like Core Scientific's are named as a solution. This boosts CORZ because its ready-to-use power and land become scarce, valuable assets that AI customers need.

    It explains a broad industry force that lifts demand for CORZ's power assets.

  • AMD's AI push and miner ETF surge spotlight CORZ's landlord role AMD reported strong sales and launched new AI products, reinforcing its partnership with Core Scientific. Meanwhile, a Bitcoin miners ETF jumped 97% in a year even as bitcoin fell 46%, because investors now value these companies for AI leases. This draws more attention and money to CORZ.

    It shows growing investor recognition of CORZ's AI landlord business, supporting the stock.

  • AI spending is 15 times AI revenue, raising concerns about heavy costs Listed Bitcoin miners spent $30.7 billion on AI data centers in 2026, but reported only $341 million in AI revenue in the first half — about 15 times spending. Core Scientific accounts for most of the revenue increase, but the huge gap means big upfront costs and uncertain payoffs, which could pressure the stock if returns disappoint.

    It is the main counterweight: heavy capital spending with low current returns could hurt CORZ if investors worry about profitability.

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AMD Deal Turns Core Scientific Into an AI Data-Center Landlord

  • AMD signs 15-year, $14B AI infrastructure deal Core Scientific will lease up to 2.5 gigawatts of data-center capacity to AMD, starting with over 500 MW in 2027. The 15-year agreement could bring in more than $14 billion of contracted revenue, shifting the company from bitcoin mining to AI computing. This directly boosts future sales and makes earnings more predictable.

    This is the single biggest new event of the period and the main reason CORZ is moving.

  • KBW upgrades CORZ to Outperform, sees 35% upside After the AMD deal, KBW upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $28. The bank values the contracted AMD leases at about $23 per share and sees more upside if AMD reserves additional power. This analyst support gives investors confidence that the deal is worth more than the market initially priced in.

    It shows a major analyst re-rating the stock because of the AMD deal, reinforcing the positive impact.

  • BTIG raises price target to $38 on data-center momentum BTIG lifted its target to $38 from $33, pointing to fast data-center construction and strong demand for ready-to-use power. Core Scientific recently raised $3.3 billion in debt and expanded its power pipeline to 4.5 gigawatts, giving it the financial muscle to build for AI customers. This supports the growth story.

    It highlights analyst recognition of the company's expanding capacity and funding, which underpins the stock's rise.

  • AMD stock rally spotlights Core Scientific partnership AMD shares jumped 12.7% as AI chip demand rebounded, drawing fresh attention to its deal with Core Scientific. The agreement gives AMD access to over 500 megawatts of AI-ready capacity from 2027, with potential to expand fivefold. As AMD's AI business grows, so does the value of Core Scientific's role as its landlord.

    It shows how broader AI enthusiasm is spilling over to benefit CORZ through its AMD partnership.

Twilio Inc (TWLO)

Q3 2026
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Twilio Q2 Beat and AI Deals Lift Stock, HSBC Downgrade Caps Gains

  • Strong Q2 earnings and raised guidance Twilio reported 22% revenue growth to $1.5 billion, record profitability, and 34% higher free cash flow, beating expectations and easing fears that AI would disrupt its business. The stock rose 31%.

    This was the main positive force driving the stock during the period.

  • New AI deals and analyst support Twilio announced AI-related deals with Car Finance 247, Vozzi, Olo, and Atlassian. Morgan Stanley suggested AI agents could increase usage volumes, reinforcing the growth story.

    These developments supported the bullish narrative and investor confidence.

  • Peer Bandwidth's strong results Bandwidth, a peer in the communications space, reported strong results, confirming overall sector health and indirectly supporting Twilio's stock.

    Sector confirmation provided an additional tailwind for Twilio shares.

  • HSBC downgrade on AI monetization concerns HSBC downgraded Twilio to Reduce, warning it may not capture AI-driven revenue growth if Meta routes traffic through other providers or directly to carriers. Shares fell about 6% on the news.

    This was the main counterweight that limited gains and highlighted a key risk.

September 2026
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Twilio's AI-driven growth gets a reality check from HSBC

  • AI deals and strong Q2 fuel growth story Twilio signed a seven-figure AI conversation deal with Car Finance 247 and added wins at Vozzi, Olo and Atlassian. Q2 revenue rose 22% to $1.50 billion, free cash flow jumped 34%, and management raised its 2026 organic growth forecast. This shows AI demand is real and broadens beyond messaging and voice.

    This is the core new positive driver: concrete AI customer wins and raised guidance that directly lift earnings expectations.

  • Morgan Stanley sees AI agents boosting Twilio's volumes Morgan Stanley argued that consumer AI agents like Meta's Muse could increase the number of calls and messages businesses handle, not replace them. Twilio offers the broadest exposure because it charges per use, so more agent-initiated interactions mean more revenue. The analyst called it a medium-term tailwind, not an immediate catalyst.

    This explains the bull case that AI agents expand Twilio's usage-based revenue, a key reason investors are optimistic.

  • HSBC downgrade raises doubts on AI value capture HSBC cut Twilio to Reduce from Hold, sending shares down about 6% over two days. The analyst warned that while AI agents may drive more traffic, Twilio might not capture a larger share of the revenue, as Meta could use other providers or connect directly with carriers. This is a real counterweight to the AI growth narrative.

    This is the main new negative driver: a prominent downgrade questioning how much Twilio actually profits from the AI agent boom.

  • Peer results confirm sector strength Bandwidth, a Twilio competitor, reported 22% revenue growth and the highest guidance raise among software peers. Twilio's own Q2 revenue also beat expectations by 5%. This peer strength suggests the communications software market is healthy, supporting Twilio's growth outlook.

    Peer performance provides context that Twilio's strong results are part of a broader sector trend, reinforcing confidence.

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Twilio's AI-driven growth gets a reality check from HSBC

  • AI deals and strong Q2 fuel growth story Twilio signed a seven-figure AI conversation deal with Car Finance 247 and added wins at Vozzi, Olo and Atlassian. Q2 revenue rose 22% to $1.50 billion, free cash flow jumped 34%, and management raised its 2026 organic growth forecast. This shows AI demand is real and broadens beyond messaging and voice.

    This is the core new positive driver: concrete AI customer wins and raised guidance that directly lift earnings expectations.

  • Morgan Stanley sees AI agents boosting Twilio's volumes Morgan Stanley argued that consumer AI agents like Meta's Muse could increase the number of calls and messages businesses handle, not replace them. Twilio offers the broadest exposure because it charges per use, so more agent-initiated interactions mean more revenue. The analyst called it a medium-term tailwind, not an immediate catalyst.

    This explains the bull case that AI agents expand Twilio's usage-based revenue, a key reason investors are optimistic.

  • HSBC downgrade raises doubts on AI value capture HSBC cut Twilio to Reduce from Hold, sending shares down about 6% over two days. The analyst warned that while AI agents may drive more traffic, Twilio might not capture a larger share of the revenue, as Meta could use other providers or connect directly with carriers. This is a real counterweight to the AI growth narrative.

    This is the main new negative driver: a prominent downgrade questioning how much Twilio actually profits from the AI agent boom.

  • Peer results confirm sector strength Bandwidth, a Twilio competitor, reported 22% revenue growth and the highest guidance raise among software peers. Twilio's own Q2 revenue also beat expectations by 5%. This peer strength suggests the communications software market is healthy, supporting Twilio's growth outlook.

    Peer performance provides context that Twilio's strong results are part of a broader sector trend, reinforcing confidence.

July 2026
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Twilio Q2 Crushes AI Fears, Stock Jumps 31%

  • Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance Twilio's Q2 EPS of $1.47 beat expectations, revenue rose 22% to $1.5 billion, and full-year growth guidance was raised to 18-18.5%, showing strong execution.

    This was the main positive catalyst that reversed AI-driven pessimism and drove the stock up 31%.

  • Record profitability and cash flow Twilio reported record profitability and cash flow, with adjusted operating income projected above $1.1 billion, signaling improving financial health.

    This reinforced the positive earnings surprise and boosted investor confidence.

  • Sector-wide AI disruption fears ease Fears that AI agents could erode subscription revenue eased after Twilio's results, lifting the stock and the broader software sector.

    This shift in sentiment was a key driver of the stock's sharp reversal.

  • US-Iran de-escalation lifts growth stocks US-Iran de-escalation reduced geopolitical tensions, boosting growth stocks including Twilio, which rose 4.6%.

    This macro event provided a positive backdrop that contributed to Twilio's gains.

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Twilio's Q2 Beat and Raised Outlook Crush AI Fears

  • Q2 earnings beat and strong guidance Twilio reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.47, beating the $1.32 estimate, and revenue rose 22% to $1.5 billion, above the $1.43 billion forecast. Third-quarter guidance also topped consensus, showing the business is growing faster than expected. This directly boosts the stock because it proves the company is executing well.

    This is the core new event that drove the stock up over 15% and answers why TWLO is moving.

  • Full-year revenue growth outlook raised Twilio raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to 18%-18.5% from 14%-15%, well above the 14.8% consensus. This signals management sees stronger demand ahead, which lifts investor confidence and supports a higher stock price because future profits are expected to be larger.

    The raised outlook is a key new positive that changes the growth narrative and justifies the stock jump.

  • Record profitability and cash flow Twilio posted record profits and cash flow, with full-year adjusted operating income projected at $1.14-$1.16 billion, exceeding the $1.1 billion estimate. This shows the company is not just growing but also becoming more efficient, which is important for a stock that was once criticized for losing money.

    Profitability is a major new proof point that addresses past concerns about valuation and cash burn.

  • AI fears ease as software results shine Strong results from Twilio and other software firms like Palantir and Atlassian helped convince investors that AI won't immediately kill enterprise software. Twilio's stock jumped as much as 31% as fears of an AI-driven disruption faded, lifting the whole sector and Twilio with it.

    This explains the broader sentiment shift that amplified Twilio's move and is a new development this period.

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Twilio's AI Hopes Clash With Slowing Growth and High Valuation

  • AI fears hit software stocks Investors worry that AI agents will erode subscription revenue for traditional software firms, triggering a broad sell-off. Twilio fell 2.4% as part of this rotation, reflecting concerns that its core messaging business could be disrupted by AI. This pressure weighs on TWLO's price.

    This is a new negative force this period that directly pressures TWLO's valuation.

  • Goldman Sachs initiates with Buy, $300 target Goldman Sachs started coverage with a Buy rating and a $300 price target, citing Twilio's role in AI-powered customer engagement and margin expansion potential. This vote of confidence from a major bank can attract buyers and support the stock price.

    A new analyst endorsement provides a positive catalyst for TWLO's price.

  • High P/E and slowing revenue growth Twilio's price-to-earnings ratio near 300 looks expensive given guidance for revenue growth to slow from 20% to 14-15% for the full year. The AI opportunity hasn't yet shown up in forward guidance, raising concerns that investors are overestimating the catalyst. This valuation worry can push the stock down.

    This new analysis highlights a key risk that could drag TWLO's price lower.

  • US-Iran de-escalation lifts growth stocks The US and Iran agreed to halt military exchanges, easing Middle East tensions. This lowered oil prices and reduced inflation fears, which had pushed traders to price in a Fed rate hike. As a result, long-duration growth software stocks like Twilio jumped 4.6%.

    A new geopolitical event that directly boosted TWLO's price this period.

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