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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as earnings loom and ChronoScale deal stays in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as earnings loom and ChronoScale deal stays in focus

Applied Digital shares climbed 6.3% to $29.88 Monday, ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Jan. 7 and updates on North Dakota AI data center projects. Short interest stands at 34% of float, heightening volatility. The stock touched $30.11 intraday, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1%. Investors await details on lease revenue conversion and data center buildout timelines.
Applied Digital stock (APLD) jumps 15% into earnings week as ChronoScale spin-out plan sharpens focus

Applied Digital stock (APLD) jumps 15% into earnings week as ChronoScale spin-out plan sharpens focus

Applied Digital shares surged 14.6% to close at $28.11 Friday on heavy volume. The company will report fiscal Q2 results after markets close Jan. 7 and hold a conference call at 5 p.m. ET. Investors await updates on a proposed cloud business spin-out with Ekso Bionics and new financing for AI-focused data centers. A subsidiary secured up to $100 million in credit from Macquarie Equipment Capital at 8% interest.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 15% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale deal looms

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 15% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale deal looms

Applied Digital shares jumped 14.6% to $28.11 Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq and S&P 500 on the first trading day of 2026. The company last month agreed to combine its cloud unit with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, expecting to own 97% of the new platform. Applied Digital signed a $5 billion, 15-year lease for 200 MW at its North Dakota site in October. Short interest stood at 31% of public float as of Dec. 15.
Applied Digital stock jumps 14% as AI-linked names rebound; APLD earnings on Jan. 7

Applied Digital stock jumps 14% as AI-linked names rebound; APLD earnings on Jan. 7

Applied Digital shares surged 14.6% to $28.11 on Friday, trading over 36 million shares ahead of its Jan. 7 earnings release. The move followed renewed risk appetite in AI infrastructure stocks, with chipmakers also rallying. The company plans to spin off its cloud services business and has secured a loan facility for new data-center projects. Broader markets ended mixed, with the Dow and S&P 500 up, while the Nasdaq slipped.
Data center stocks kick off 2026 with Vertiv jump after Barclays upgrade

Data center stocks kick off 2026 with Vertiv jump after Barclays upgrade

Vertiv Holdings surged 8.4% and Applied Digital jumped 14.6% Friday as data center infrastructure stocks outpaced real estate landlords on the first trading day of 2026. Barclays upgraded Vertiv to Overweight, citing its 2026 outlook. Digital Realty and Iron Mountain edged up, while Equinix slipped. Investors watched for signals on data center demand and upcoming earnings reports.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 14.6% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale plan stays in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 14.6% ahead of Jan. 7 earnings as ChronoScale plan stays in focus

Applied Digital Corp (APLD.O) surged 14.6% to $28.11 Friday, with 36.1 million shares traded, ahead of its Jan. 7 earnings report. The company recently announced plans to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics, forming ChronoScale, with Applied Digital set to control 97% of the new entity. The proposed deal remains subject to final agreements and approvals.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 15% as AI data-center bet returns ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 15% as AI data-center bet returns ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital shares jumped 14.6% to $28.11 Friday, with 36.1 million shares traded. The company is set to report fiscal Q2 results Jan. 7, with analysts expecting a 10-cent loss per share on $82.22 million in revenue. Last month, Applied Digital announced plans to merge its cloud business with Ekso Bionics and launch ChronoScale. U.S. stocks opened 2026 higher, led by gains in chipmakers.
Applied Digital stock jumps 15% today as ChronoScale spinoff plan and Jan. 7 earnings come into focus (APLD)

Applied Digital stock jumps 15% today as ChronoScale spinoff plan and Jan. 7 earnings come into focus (APLD)

Applied Digital Corp shares rose 15.4% to $28.29 Friday after announcing plans to spin out its cloud business and merge it with EKSO Bionics to form ChronoScale, an AI-focused platform. The company’s fiscal Q2 results are due Jan. 7. Applied Digital will own about 97% of ChronoScale if the deal closes. The stock outperformed major indexes and sector peers.
Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital shares rose 1.8% to $24.52 on Dec. 31 after analysts reiterated bullish ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. The company signed a preliminary deal to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Earnings are due Jan. 7, with estimates calling for a 10-cent loss per share on $87.5 million revenue.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) closed at $24.52, up 1.8% before the New Year’s holiday. The company plans to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Analysts at Northland, Lake Street, and Citizens kept bullish ratings, citing strong GPU revenue and data-center demand. The proposed deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending approvals.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock rises after hours as bullish analyst targets stack up ahead of Jan. 7 earnings call

Applied Digital (APLD) stock rises after hours as bullish analyst targets stack up ahead of Jan. 7 earnings call

Applied Digital shares rose 1.8% to $24.52 in after-hours trading Wednesday after analysts at Northland and Lake Street reiterated bullish ratings and $40–$45 price targets. The company signed a non-binding term sheet to combine its cloud unit with Ekso Bionics, expecting to close the deal in the first half of 2026. Investors await next week’s earnings call for updates on demand and the proposed transaction.
Applied Digital (APLD) climbs on fresh analyst calls as ChronoScale spin-off plan stays in focus

Applied Digital (APLD) climbs on fresh analyst calls as ChronoScale spin-off plan stays in focus

Applied Digital shares climbed 4.6% to $25.20 Wednesday afternoon, outperforming a weaker market after Northland and Lake Street reiterated bullish ratings ahead of the Jan. 7 earnings call. The company recently signed a non-binding term sheet to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with EKSO Bionics, forming ChronoScale, a GPU-accelerated cloud platform. Applied Digital expects to own 97% of the new entity.
31 December 2025
Applied Digital’s ChronoScale plan: Cloud spin-off and Ekso tie-up puts AI GPUs in focus

Applied Digital’s ChronoScale plan: Cloud spin-off and Ekso tie-up puts AI GPUs in focus

Applied Digital will spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied owning about 97% of the new company and Ekso shareholders holding about 3%, according to filings. The deal is based on a non-binding term sheet and aims to close in the first half of 2026. Applied Digital shares rose 2.4% after the announcement, while Ekso shares jumped 103%.
Applied Digital stock rises premarket as ChronoScale cloud spinout with Ekso draws investor focus

Applied Digital stock rises premarket as ChronoScale cloud spinout with Ekso draws investor focus

Applied Digital shares rose about 1% to $24.31 premarket Wednesday after a non-binding term sheet proposed combining its cloud unit with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale. Applied Digital would own 97% of the new company if the deal closes, expected in the first half of 2026. Investors await further deal details and the Jan. 7 earnings report. The stock closed Tuesday at $24.08, down 2.9%.
Applied Digital stock slides after ChronoScale cloud spinout plan with Ekso; APLD traders eye Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital stock slides after ChronoScale cloud spinout plan with Ekso; APLD traders eye Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital shares fell 2.9% to $24.08 Tuesday after the company announced a non-binding term sheet to combine its cloud unit with Ekso Bionics and form a new company, ChronoScale. The stock traded between $24.03 and $26.33 on heavy volume. Applied Digital’s next earnings report is due Jan. 7.
Ekso Bionics stock nearly doubles as Applied Digital cloud deal points to ChronoScale pivot

Ekso Bionics stock nearly doubles as Applied Digital cloud deal points to ChronoScale pivot

Ekso Bionics shares closed up 94% at $10.58 after announcing a deal outline to combine Applied Digital’s cloud unit with EKSO. Applied Digital would own about 97% of the merged company, leaving EKSO holders with roughly 3% before any deal financing, according to a filing. The stock’s market value reached about $36 million. Traders await definitive terms and SEC filings.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock lifts in premarket after ChronoScale cloud spinout plan with EKSO

Applied Digital (APLD) stock lifts in premarket after ChronoScale cloud spinout plan with EKSO

Applied Digital shares rose 2% in premarket trading after announcing plans to spin out its cloud business into ChronoScale and combine it with EKSO Bionics. Applied Digital expects to own about 97% of the new company, which targets a first-half 2026 closing. The cloud unit reported $75.2 million in trailing 12-month revenue as of August 31. EKSO shares jumped 38% after hours Monday.
Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Market Closed Weekend Update, Jan. 7 Earnings in Focus, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Stock: Market Closed Weekend Update, Jan. 7 Earnings in Focus, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Digital shares closed at $24.05 Friday, down 6.5% on light volume ahead of the weekend. The stock faces heightened volatility as investors await its fiscal Q2 earnings report, set for Jan. 7 after market close. Trading resumes Monday following a muted session on Wall Street.

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