The matter of CoreWeave (CRWV 8.22%), a purveyor of cloud infrastructure for these modern artifices known as ‘artificial intelligence’, experienced a diminution in value on this past Friday, closing at $89.25, a decline of 8.12%. One observes such fluctuations with a certain weariness, for they are but symptoms of a deeper restlessness in the souls of men—a frantic grasping for advantage in a world that offers no true permanence. The catalyst, it seems, was a setback in the financing of a data center, a rather grand undertaking planned by Blue Owl Capital. Four billion dollars, they sought—a sum that, when considered in relation to the true needs of humanity, appears not as a testament to progress, but as a monument to vanity.
The volume of shares traded—46 million—exceeded the recent average by a considerable margin, a clear indication that unease had taken hold. CoreWeave, a newcomer to the public markets, having emerged in 2025, has enjoyed a substantial increase in value, a 123% rise since its initial offering. But one wonders if this growth is built upon solid foundations, or merely upon the shifting sands of speculation. Such rapid ascent rarely portends lasting prosperity.
The Wider Currents of the Market
The broader market, as measured by the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%), showed a modest increase of 0.70%, closing at 6,910. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.90%) fared somewhat better, rising 0.90% to 22,886. These numbers, however, offer little comfort. They are but indicators of a collective delusion, a shared belief in the possibility of endless growth and limitless prosperity. Microsoft (MSFT 0.31%) experienced a slight decline, closing at $397.23, while Alphabet (GOOGL +3.95%) enjoyed a more substantial increase, finishing at $314.98. These fluctuations, though seemingly disparate, are all interconnected, woven together by the invisible threads of greed and fear.
The Meaning for Those Who Invest
The difficulties encountered by Blue Owl in securing financing for the Pennsylvania data center have understandably unsettled investors in CoreWeave. The project, linked as it is to CoreWeave’s capacity for supporting these ‘intelligent’ systems, became a focus of concern. It is a strange thing, this modern obsession with increasing computational power. We build ever larger machines, capable of processing ever greater amounts of information, but to what end? Do these machines truly serve humanity, or do they merely amplify our existing follies?
Even the pronouncements of Morgan Stanley (MS +0.48), issuing an “Equal Weight” rating and a price target of $99, failed to inspire confidence. Such cautious assessments, though perhaps prudent, offer little to stir the imagination or ignite the passions of investors. It is a sad truth that the pursuit of wealth often stifles the higher aspirations of the soul.
One anticipates a period of caution regarding CoreWeave, at least until the forthcoming earnings report on February 26th. Investors, like wary travelers in a treacherous land, will seek reassurance before committing their resources. But even the most favorable report will not dispel the underlying anxieties. For the true source of uncertainty lies not in the fluctuations of the market, but in the inherent fragility of the human condition.
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2026-02-21 01:03