Market Chatter: Brookfield Asset Management CEO Says Community Support Key for AI Infrastructure Growth

12:54 PM EST, 11/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) CEO Connor Teskey said the company will prioritize artificial intelligence infrastructure investments in areas where local communities support its development, Bloomberg reported Friday. Teskey said community acceptance is essential for data center development, while arguing that demand for energy and related infrastructure remains strong regardless of political changes, according to the report. The comments follow Democratic victories in several US gubernatorial races, with candidates campaigning for tighter data center regulations. Brookfield Asset Management did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 52.10, Change: -0.36, Percent Change: -0.69