Nebius has borrowed $3.5 billion as GPU rental prices keep running ahead of plan. The loan's terms also suggest the company is buying itself some time.
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| Sector | Information Technology |
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| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 212.21 |
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