Applied Digital Stock Pulls Back After $7.5 Billion AI Data-Center Deal — What Comes Next
Applied Digital shares fell 2.04% to $33.55 Friday, retreating from gains after its $7.5 billion, 15-year AI data-center lease announced April 23. The deal raised total contracted lease revenue above $23 billion, but investors remain cautious over buildout costs and execution risk. Trading volume reached about 17 million shares.