11 months ago
European AI Boom: Data Centers and Power Stocks Soar
Imagine a big wave of excitement about artificial intelligence, like a new, super-smart computer program.
This is making companies that provide the power and data centers that these programs need more valuable.
Companies that make the special equipment and parts that power these AI programs are also becoming more valuable.
Companies like Siemens Energy and Prysmian SpA are seeing their stocks go way up!
Many investors, like BlackRock, are betting that these European companies will benefit from the AI boom.
It’s like the beginning of a big race, and these companies are getting ready.
European stocks related to data centers and infrastructure are up 23% this year.
This growth surpasses the Stoxx Europe 600 Index and the Nasdaq 100.
Siemens Energy AG's shares have increased by 111% this year.
Companies like Orange SA and National Grid Plc are also seeing opportunities.
Investors are focusing on the need for power and energy transmission for AI.
- Who
- Investors and European companies
- What
- European stocks in data centers and power are rising due to the AI boom
- Where
- Europe
- When
- This year
- Why
- Due to increased AI spending and the need for infrastructure to support it
Key facts
- Index
- Stoxx Europe 600
- Leading Sector
- Data centers and power
- Top Gainers (YTD)
- Siemens Energy AG (+111%)
- Other Companies
- Orange SA, National Grid Plc, Prysmian SpA, Legrand SA, Nokia Oyj
- Key Investment Firms
- BlackRock, JPMorgan Asset Management, Ninety One Plc
- AI Infrastructure Expansion
- Nvidia in UK, France, Spain, Sweden
Quotes
Helen Jewell
chief investment officer of EMEA fundamental equities at BlackRock
“It’s not as sexy to talk about infrastructure as it is to talk about some of the big US tech names.”
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“But we are literally just at the beginning of it.”
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Xiadong Bao
co-manager of the Edmond de Rothschild Fund Big Data
“But for us, especially European investors, it’s better to look at the AI race as a marathon, which means monetization will increase progressively.”
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“It’s still a tangible play from the geopolitical standpoint, as Europeans will be hesitant to adopt Chinese or US switch makers.”
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Ben Lambert
fund manager at Ninety One
“It is absolutely mission critical in getting power from the grid to data centers.”
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Alexandra Sentuc
European equity portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management
“We’re seeing European industrials really benefit from the surge in data center growth driven by AI.”
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