CleanSpark shares jumped 9.22% after signing a transformational 20-year lease deal with a major tech company for its Georgia data center campus, projected to generate $6.6 billion in contracted revenue (up to $11.6 billion with extensions). The company is strategically shifting from Bitcoin mining to AI data center infrastructure, which offers more predictable and profitable revenue streams.

U.S. stock markets rallied on July 14, 2026, as inflation cooled to 3.5%, matching 2020 lows and boosting growth stocks. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.06%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.49%. IBM plunged 24% on earnings concerns, while CleanSpark and Tower Semiconductor surged on major infrastructure and expansion announcements. Banking stocks showed mixed results as earnings season began.

Keel Infrastructure rose 2.47% to $6.01 following a $458 million convertible-note financing to fund AI data-center expansion. The company, rebranded from Bitfarms, faces the challenge of converting power-secured sites into signed customer leases to demonstrate clear project economics. Peers CleanSpark and Riot Platforms also gained ground in the digital infrastructure sector.

The article compares two Bitcoin mining industry players: Canaan, a hardware manufacturer for mining equipment, and CleanSpark, a data center operator. While both companies showed strong revenue growth in FY 2025 (96.7% and 102.2% respectively), CleanSpark achieved profitability with a 47.6% net margin, whereas Canaan reported a significant net loss. The author recommends CleanSpark despite acknowledging both companies face crypto market volatility and intense competition.

Olenox Industries announced the closing of its $30 million acquisition of CS Digital Ventures, combining natural gas assets and data center infrastructure. The deal includes $14 million in Series D Preferred Stock and a $16 million promissory note. CS Digital brings 35 MW of installed capacity and $20.6 million in 2025 revenue. The combined platform targets power costs below $0.02 per kWh for off-grid data centers. OLOX shares surged 61.79% in after-hours trading.

Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks across energy, crypto, AI and software sectors. Venture Global leads with an extreme 86.10% short interest, while CleanSpark, Lucid Group, and others face significant bearish positioning. Despite heavy shorting, several stocks including Bitdeer, Figma, and UiPath gained on the session, suggesting potential for short squeezes if positive catalysts emerge.

CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) shares fell 8.87% in premarket trading after reporting Q2 2026 results that missed expectations. The company posted an EPS loss of $1.52 versus expected 50 cents, with revenue of $136.4 million below the $145.4 million consensus. The decline was driven by a 24% quarter-over-quarter drop in Bitcoin prices to ~$76,000, despite stable Bitcoin production. However, management highlighted a strategic pivot toward AI data center development with strong demand visibility and a pipeline of 5+ GW of uncontracted power capacity opportunities.

Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks with short interest exceeding 40% of float. Choice Hotels and Avis Budget lead with over 50% short interest, while Lucid Group, Hertz Global, and crypto/semiconductor plays like Marathon Digital and CleanSpark also face significant bearish positioning. Traders are watching for potential squeeze opportunities if positive catalysts emerge.

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of March 11, 2026, with Lucid Group leading the list. It explains why stocks become heavily shorted, the mechanics of short squeezes, and notes that while high short interest can signal potential volatility and upside moves, timing such trades is challenging and investors should conduct thorough due diligence given the underlying business risks.

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of February 13, 2026, led by Choice Hotels International (57.32% short interest), Lucid Group (51.78%), and Avis Budget Group (48.72%). It explains that stocks become heavily shorted when investors believe they are overvalued and face significant risks, while retail traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The article cautions that while monitoring short interest can help identify potential squeezes, timing such trades is extremely challenging and investors should conduct thorough due diligence given the underlying business risks.

President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on high-end AI chips from Nvidia and AMD while approving H200 sales to China. The administration is exploring Starlink for Iran internet access, pushing a $1.5T military budget, and negotiating semiconductor investments with Taiwan. Major tech companies including Microsoft, Meta, and Apple are expanding AI infrastructure and capabilities, while various companies reported earnings and strategic partnerships.

The article identifies Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and CleanSpark (CLSK) as two stocks with significant growth potential. AMD is positioned to capture market share in the $1 trillion AI compute market with its accelerating data center GPU demand and upcoming product roadmap including MI500 GPUs in 2027. CleanSpark, a Bitcoin miner with over 1.3 gigawatts of power capacity, is pivoting to capitalize on data center power shortages by building AI infrastructure for hyperscalers, with secured megawatt sites in Texas and Georgia.