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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Dips After Walking Away From UK’s Largest AI Data Center

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TLDR Microsoft (MSFT) stock was down 1.93% after reports it pulled out of a data center deal with Nscale. The Telegraph said Microsoft ended its agreement for the Loughton, Essex site. Grid officials reportedly told Nscale power would not arrive until the 2030s. Nscale says its Microsoft relationship is strong and it is exploring other power sources. Nscale filed for a US IPO last month and lists Microsoft and Anthropic as expected major customers. Microsoft (MSFT) stock was down 1.93% in the latest quote shown with the BBC report. The move followed news that the company pulled out of a UK data center deal with Nscale. Microsoft Corporation, MSFT The Telegraph broke the story on Sunday, and Reuters followed. Microsoft recently ended its agreement for the Loughton, Essex site.

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