Anthropic, an AI company, has signed a lease for the first stage of a $31.9 billion hyperscale data centre campus near Dalby, Queensland. This Western Downs Digital Park project could become Australia's largest data centre, significantly expanding computing capacity for AI operations, especially to run Anthropic's Claude AI. The development, expected to start operations in 2027, will require substantial electricity, highlighting challenges in balancing AI growth with energy demands. The project is pending regulatory approvals and reflects the global race for AI infrastructure investment.
Anthropic's new data centre project in Queensland provides context for technology sector performance. For readers following technology stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 18, 2026 07:21 WIB: out of 150 priced US technology stocks, 109 rose and 39 fell. Notable movers include SMCI at USD 40.27 with a 9.28% increase, QBTS at USD 17.71 up 8.85%, and UMC at USD 24.50 rising 8.74%.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, aiming to tackle inflation and a weak yen. Following the hike, the Japanese yen weakened against the U.S. dollar, while Bitcoin gained against ...
Ripple has enhanced its XRPL developer kit to support AI-driven payments via Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol, enabling AI agents to autonomously pay for data and services. This move positions XRPL to capitalize on the growing AI economy ...
Bitcoin faces difficulty surpassing $80,000 due to the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike and a more restrictive monetary policy outlook, which could persist into 2027. Additionally, the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act adds regul...
Vale's iron ore segment struggles with prices near $95 per ton and rising costs, limiting profit growth. However, its Base Metals division, especially copper, now drives most of its earnings, improving the company's overall profitability. This shift ...
The Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) remains a strong buy, focusing on top-performing momentum stocks within the S&P 500. Its upcoming September rebalance is expected to increase exposure to semiconductor and energy sectors, further differentiatin...
