Equinix Tops 2012 Data Center Stock
Equinix one of the internet exchange providers was the best performing data center Stocks for 2012. Equinix has 103% gains was the main headline for publicly held data center companies. Equinix provides internet connection service and Co-location services in major markets have gained more benefits from its REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) conversion. Probably by 2014 Equinix will issue a special dividend to all its shareholders after completion of RETI conversion. Equinix shares have gained 25% in 2011. 2012 Data Center Stock Winner’s list is followed by Interxion and Rackspace Hosting. Both the organizations have gained 70% in their stock value this year.
Interxion provides interconnection services and data center space in major European markets. Rackspace hosting is one of the leading providers of cloud computing services.
Here’s a look at the year’s performance chart
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2012 Data Center Stocks Winners Performance |
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Company |
12/30/2011 |
12/31/12 |
Change% |
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Equinix |
101.4 |
206.2 |
103.4 |
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Interxion |
13.45 |
23.76 |
76.7 |
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Rackspace Hosting |
43.01 |
74.27 |
72.7 |
|
CoreSite Realty |
17.82 |
27.66 |
55.2 |
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Akamai |
32.28 |
40.91 |
26.7 |
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Internap |
5.94 |
6.93 |
16.7 |
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CenturyLink |
37.2 |
39.12 |
5.2 |
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Digital Realty Trust |
66.67 |
67.89 |
1.8 |
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DuPont Fabros |
24.22 |
24.16 |
-0.2 |
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Limelight Networks |
2.96 |
2.22 |
-25 |
About Equinix:
Equinix is an American corporation which provides Internet exchange and carrier neutral data center services located in Redwood city, California. Equinix currently operates 98 data centers across 12 countries in South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Equinix, Inc. operates International Business Exchange and its mission is to protect the power and connect the digital economy.
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