Data Centers Are Booming. So Is A Backlash Over Electricity Rates.

BREAKING: Futures Rise, Micron Jumps After AI-Led Sell-OffThere's a race to build out AI data centers, but local opposition is becoming a major hurdle. (Shutterstock)All politics is local. So is the future of AI development. For growth investors, it's no secret that data centers are the lifeblood of the artificial intelligence revolution. Hyperscalers like Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL)-owned Google, Meta Platforms (META) and Oracle (ORCL) are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in new facilities across the country that promise economic prosperity…(Shutterstock) 12/17/2025 Data centers are increasingly at the center of local political battles as rising energy costs and environmental concerns fuel community... 12/17/2025 Data centers are increasingly at the center of local political... Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis.Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content.Information in Investor’s Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability, including with respect to information that appears in closed captioning. Historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance. Authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss. We make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies. Information is subject to change without notice. For information on use of our services, please see our Terms of Use.*Real-time prices by Nasdaq Last Sale. Real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets. Ownership data provided by LSEG and Estimate data provided by FactSet.IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Investor's Business Daily, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by Investor's Business Daily, LLC.©2025 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC.

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