Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on 430MW Delta Forge AI data center kickoff as traders eye next catalysts
Applied Digital shares rose 8.5% to $37.69 Friday after breaking ground on a 430-megawatt AI campus, with operations set for mid-2027. The stock slipped 0.72% after hours. The company is in talks with a major hyperscale customer but has not disclosed details. Investors await updates on tenants and financing as markets remain closed until Monday.