Core Scientific's 3.72% Surge Driven by Merger Jitters and 95.11% Volume Spike, Ranked 490th in $0.29 Billion Trading Activity

On July 31, 2025, Core Scientific (CORZ) saw a 3.72% rise in its stock price, with a trading volume of $0.29 billion—a 95.11% increase from the previous day—ranking it 490th in daily trading activity. The stock’s performance reflects mixed investor sentiment amid evolving market dynamics.

Recent developments highlight strategic shifts in the AI infrastructure sector. CoreWeave’s $1.5 billion bond offering to refinance debt has drawn attention, signaling its focus on debt management and expansion. Meanwhile, Citizens JMP downgraded Core Scientific to Market Perform from Outperform, citing uncertainty around its merger with CoreWeave. Analysts remain divided, with Stifel maintaining a cautious stance on CoreWeave post-merger, while some bullish voices, including Jim Cramer, have endorsed Core Scientific as a short-term trade ahead of its acquisition.

Market risks persist for the sector. CoreWeave’s aggressive expansion plans, including a data center projected to double local power demand, underscore broader challenges in scaling AI infrastructure. Regulatory scrutiny and valuation pressures have also weighed on momentum, with CoreWeave’s stock experiencing sharp volatility following its $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific. Investors are closely monitoring execution risks and potential synergies from the merger.

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