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Naver Shares Surge to One-Month High on Nvidia's $1 Billion AI Data Center Investment
Summary
South Korean internet firm Naver saw its shares jump nearly 8% after announcing a $1 billion strategic investment from Nvidia to finance the expansion of a joint artificial intelligence data center.
Shares of South Korean internet company Naver Corp (KS:035420) surged on Monday following the announcement that U.S. chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) will invest $1 billion for a stake in the firm. The investment is part of a strategic partnership to finance the construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence data center.
Investment Details
According to a regulatory filing by Naver, Nvidia will purchase newly issued shares to fund the AI facility. The capital injection will enable Naver to more than triple the size of the data center, which is being developed in collaboration with Brookfield and will be powered by Nvidia's AI computing hardware.
The deal marks a significant expansion of Nvidia's strategic investments in South Korea's rapidly growing AI infrastructure market. It aims to accelerate the deployment of AI capabilities beyond traditional large-scale cloud providers.
Market Reaction
AdNaver's stock price rose by nearly 8% in response to the news, reaching its highest level since June 22. The company's shares sharply outperformed the broader market, as South Korea's KOSPI index fell by 1% during the same period.
Broader Strategic Push
The investment is part of a wider initiative by Nvidia to deepen its presence across the global AI supply chain. Last week, the company also announced an expanded alliance with SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, to build over two gigawatts of AI data center capacity in the country.
These moves align with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's strategy of encouraging nations to develop sovereign AI capabilities. By investing in regional data centers, semiconductor suppliers, and AI startups, Nvidia seeks to secure access to critical components while driving broader adoption of its computing platform.
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