CoreWeave Rises 1.8% as Strategic Nvidia Ties Boost Profile, But Trading Volume Dips 24.4% to 28th Rank

On September 29, 2025, CoreWeave (CRWV) rose 1.81% to $122.52, with a trading volume of 22.4 million shares, marking a 24.41% decline in daily trading value compared to the previous day. The stock ranked 28th in trading activity.

Nvidia’s strategic investment in CoreWeave, holding a $3 billion stake (24.3 million shares), highlights its significance in AI cloud infrastructure. A new agreement allows Nvidia to purchase unused CoreWeave cloud capacity, reinforcing their partnership. This aligns with CoreWeave’s recent 206.7% year-over-year revenue growth, despite missing EPS estimates.

Macquarie upgraded CoreWeave’s price target to $140 from $115, maintaining a “neutral” rating. Institutional investors, including Cisco and SeaCrest Wealth, have increased stakes in the company, while major insiders sold shares, reducing ownership by over 79% in one case.

CoreWeave’s expansion into UK AI infrastructure and a $6.5 billion OpenAI agreement underscore its market position. However, insider sales and mixed analyst ratings—ranging from “Strong Buy” to “Sell”—reflect ongoing investor caution.

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