Business/rumor/2026-09-24

BlackRock and IFM reportedly nearing $25 billion acquisition of Stack data centers

Bloomberg News reported that BlackRock and IFM are nearing a $25 billion deal to acquire data centers from Stack. The potential acquisition involves a BlackRock-backed consortium and, according to some reports, focuses on data centers in Asia. While most outlets describe the deal as "closing in" or "in talks," TradingView frames it as a completed "bet" on Asia's AI data centers. The reports indicate a significant investment in the data center sector, particularly for AI infrastructure. The information originates from Bloomberg News, which cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

5 articles from 5 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a rumor.

What do all outlets agree on?

5 outlets covered “BlackRock and IFM reportedly nearing $25 billion acquisition of Stack data centers”. All of them report the following:

  • BlackRock and IFM are involved
  • The deal concerns Stack data centers
  • The reported value is $25 billion
  • The event is an acquisition/deal
  • Bloomberg News is the primary source

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “BlackRock and IFM reportedly nearing $25 billion acquisition of Stack data centers” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

The deal is a completed "bet"

TradingView

The deal is "closing in" or "in talks for" acquisition

Bloomberg, KSL News, The Economic Times — Tech, The American Bazaar

Which outlets covered this?

All 5 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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