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# Trending | APLD Surges 7% on Monday, Some Call options Soar 1300%

On August 3, Eastern Time, Applied Digital options saw a total of 78613 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 80% and puts making up 19%.

Applied Digital has 690375 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 71% and puts making up 28%.

The top volume gainer was the 30 dollars Call option expiring on August 7, 2026, with 5110 contracts traded.

On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1\. August 4, B. Riley Securities reiterated its Buy rating and raised its price forecast to $75. Needham maintained a Buy rating with an $83 price forecast on July 28, while Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a $36.50 price forecast on July 23. This positive analyst sentiment contributed to the stock's upward movement.

2\. August 2, Applied Digital's growth is accelerating due to rising demand for its dedicated AI data centers. This increased demand has positively impacted investor confidence and stock price.

3\. August 1, Applied Digital is considered an ideal stock to buy and hold for the long run to capitalize on the AI infrastructure build-out. This long-term positive outlook has further supported the stock's recent surge.ETF exposure and AI demand drive growth.

Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-08-04/ST_US_APLD_en.png)

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