This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Has a $19.4 Billion Microsoft Deal, a $3 Billion Meta Deal, and Now a $2 Billion Nvidia Investment — Is It a Buy for 2026? | The Motley Fool

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Has a .4 Billion Microsoft Deal, a  Billion Meta Deal, and Now a  Billion Nvidia Investment — Is It a Buy for 2026? | The Motley Fool

By Adam Spatacco
Publication Date: 2026-03-16 23:15:00

Over the last year, Nebius Group (NBIS +14.87%) has emerged as a core pillar supporting artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As hyperscalers accelerate data center build-outs, Nebius is uniquely positioned to benefit given the company’s ability to provide raw compute and offer integrated chip systems designed to meet the demands of scaling AI workloads.

The company’s recent strategic wins — including deals with Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia — position Nebius as a high-growth opportunity at the intersection of hardware and cloud computing.

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What does Nebius do?

Cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) were originally designed to handle generic web applications. Nebius’ business model is different. The company is often referred to as a neocloud — architected specifically for AI training and inference.

Neoclouds have emerged as important enablers of AI adoption as these platforms offer a full-stack approach — providing server racks, custom-built data centers, and cost-efficient access to GPU clusters and accompanying software services.

Nebius Group Stock Quote

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(14.87%) $16.79

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$129.74

Validation across the board from AI hyperscalers

Perhaps the biggest source of validation for the neocloud approach is Nebius’ ability to win over the hyperscalers…