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The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom remains a primary driver of corporate capex, with Goldman Sachs projecting hyperscaler spending to rise 50% to $1.2 trillion. Super Micro Computer is advancing this cycle by shipping NVIDIA Vera Rubin racks, while Atlas Energy signs reimbursement deals tied to data center equipment. However, the sector faces growing credit concerns, as credit default swap spreads for hyperscalers like Oracle have widened to record highs, indicating that investors are pricing in higher default risks associated with the massive capital expenditure requirements.
AI Infrastructure and Hyperscaler Capex
The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom remains a primary driver of corporate capex, with Goldman Sachs projecting hyperscaler spending to rise 50% to $1.2 trillion. Super Micro Computer is advancing this cycle by shipping NVIDIA Vera Rubin racks, while Atlas Energy signs reimbursement deals tied to data center equipment. However, the sector faces growing credit concerns, as credit default swap spreads for hyperscalers like Oracle have widened to record highs, indicating that investors are pricing in higher default risks associated with the massive capital expenditure requirements.