Core Scientific Director Purchases 7,000 Shares
Eric Stanton Weiss, a director at Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ), purchased 7,000 shares of the company's common stock on August 18, 2026. The transaction was disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing and totaled $134,330 based on a weighted average price per share of $19.19. Following this purchase, Weiss directly holds 259,262 shares, representing approximately 0.08% ownership interest in the company. Core Scientific is primarily engaged in digital asset mining and colocation services for blockchain infrastructure across North America. The firm operates specialized data centers to support distributed ledger technology processing. As of August 19, 2026, its shares closed at $18.72 after delivering a strong performance with a 34.4% return over the past year compared to an 18.1% gain for the S&P 500. The purchase is seen as a bullish signal by investors since it reflects insider confidence in Core Scientific's future prospects during a period of rising stock prices.
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