Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock Jumps on New Macquarie Loan Facility: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next
Applied Digital shares rose about 7.4% to $23.63 midday December 18 after announcing a development loan facility with Macquarie Group. The $100 million facility, secured via subsidiary APLD DevCo LLC, will fund early-stage work on new data center projects. The company said it is in advanced talks with an investment-grade hyperscaler for multiple campuses. Trading volume was heavy following the financing news.