Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) secured a $5 billion, 15-year lease with a U.S. hyperscaler, boosting its AI infrastructure presence. The deal covers 200 MW at Polaris Forge 2 in North Dakota, driving shares up 4% premarket. Compass Point raised APLD’s price target to $30, citing strong leasing and AI data center advantages.

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Read more at Yahoo Finance: Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Strengthens Its Position in AI Infrastructure Space, Signs $5 Billion 15-Year Lease