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Applied Digital has surged 247% year to date. But with $11 billion in contracts and big risks ahead, is now the time to buy -- or wait on the sidelines?
Applied Digital (APLD 10.31%) is making a bold pivot from blockchain to AI infrastructure, building data centers designed for the future of artificial intelligence. With $11 billion in contracts and a strong buy rating from analysts, the upside looks huge--but execution risks remain. Could APLD be your next big winner?
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