Microsoft’s 3,200 Acres Data Center Land Purchase—and the Utility Stock That Benefits

Microsoft’s 3,200 Acres Data Center Land Purchase—and the Utility Stock That Benefits

By Kit Norton
Publication Date: 2026-04-14 19:59:00

Black Hills Corp. shares rose in Tuesday afternoon trading after Microsoft announced plans to purchase approximately 3,200 acres in Cheyenne, Wyo., to develop a data center.