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Applied Digital (APLD) has been one of the standout performers of the past year, surging more than 200% as investors reward its aggressive pivot into AI‑focused data‑center infrastructure.
But on Friday, Nov. 14, the stock attracted a different kind of attention. An unusually large block of call options hit the tape, thrusting APLD onto the radar of volatility traders and momentum watchers.