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Applied Digital Corp. Soars 200% on AI Focus

11/18/2025

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Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) has risen over 200% in the past year as it shifts to AI-focused data-center infrastructure.
On November 14, an unusual surge of 71,000 call options signaled potential volatility.
The stock rose 3.6% after a $5 billion AI factory lease and a $1.5 billion Babcock & Wilcox partnership.
Despite a pullback, nine of ten analysts rate a buy amid ongoing investments in infrastructure.

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Story summary

Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) has risen over 200% in the past year as it shifts to AI-focused data-center infrastructure.
On November 14, an unusual surge of 71,000 call options signaled potential volatility.
The stock rose 3.6% after a $5 billion AI factory lease and a $1.5 billion Babcock & Wilcox partnership.
Despite a pullback, nine of ten analysts rate a buy amid ongoing investments in infrastructure.