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APLD – Quiet AI Infrastructure Play Flying Under the Radar?

Been looking into Applied Digital (APLD) lately and honestly surprised it’s not talked about more in the AI space. Everyone’s focused on chips (NVIDIA, AMD, etc.), but the part that keeps catching my attention is the infrastructure side the actual data centers and power needed to run all this AI compute. That’s where APLD seems to be positioning itself. From what I can tell, they’re not trying to compete directly with hyperscalers like AWS or Azure. Instead, they’re building out high-performance computing (HPC) facilities designed specifically for heavy workloads like AI and crypto. Why it caught my eye: AI demand = massive need for compute + cooling + power Data center capacity is becoming a real bottleneck Smaller company → more leverage if they execute well submitted by /u/Affectionate-Monk526 [link] [comments]

The Microsoft Surface Pro is nearly 40% off at Best Buy - and we highly recommend it

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a powerful 2-in-1 laptop, and right now at Best Buy, you can save $800 on the 13-inch version.

Strategy stock beats Bitcoin after rising 25% in a month: BTC bottom in?

Historically, MSTR’s outperformance signals traders are taking more risk, betting Bitcoin’s worst drawdown phase may be over.

SPSM Offers Lower Costs and Higher Yield Than ISCB

Explore how these two small-cap ETFs differ in diversification, risk, and portfolio strategy to help refine your investment approach.

OpenAI's launch of GPT-5.5 is indicative of the ongoing frontier model race: HSBC

Amazon’s chip business scores another major win

Amazon’s stock jumped toward a record high Friday, after the company announced that Meta plans to use tens of millions of the company’s Graviton chips for agentic AI workloads.

DOJ Drops Powell Probe in Fast Reversal, Clearing Warsh Confirmation Path

US prosecutors closed the Powell criminal probe Friday, lifting Tillis's hold on Warsh and reshaping Senate Banking's calendar. The post DOJ Drops Powell Probe in Fast Reversal, Clearing Warsh Confirmation Path appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Novartis pulls Pluvicto prostate cancer label expansion filing in the EU

Novartis has withdrawn its EU application for Pluvicto's expansion into earlier prostate cancer treatment, despite US and UK approval for the same indication. The Swiss drugmaker failed to gain favor with the European regulators for ...

Pfizer Inc. (PFE): One of the Best Safe Stocks to Invest in for Beginners

PagerDuty gains amid activist investor speculation

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): One of the Best Safe Stocks for Beginner Investors

CIBC Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF declares CAD 0.056 dividend

Google's Gemini could catch up to the Twin Stars, forming the most formidable AI model Big Three on Earth

I want to start by thanking everyone who chimed in with feedback on my previous post. Just to be clear, I’m not a bot shilling for Google. I’m a firm believer that the AI landscape needs a Big Three structure rather than a duopoly. If you follow the NBA, you know that a Big Three lineup provides more stability and competitive balance than a duopoly. A true three way race between OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google is far healthier for innovation than a scenario where two giants eventually settle into a comfortable, market dominating cartel. Following the close of the market yesterday, OpenAI released the ChatGPT 5.5 version. According to a professional analysis conducted by the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, ChatGPT 5.5 achieved an overall score that surpassed both Claude Opus 4.7 and Gemini 3.1 Pro. Specifically, the Terminal-Bench 2.0 benchmark assigned ChatGPT 5.5 a score of 82.7%, compared to 69.4% for Claude Opus 4.7 and 68.5% for Gemini 3.1 Pro. based on these data, OpenAI currently maintains an absolutely leading position in the field. On paper, OpenAI holds a lead. But let’s keep things in perspective: the AI model landscape is moving at breakneck speed. Claude Opus 4.7 was only released a week ago, and we are now less than a month away from Google I/O. In this industry, a month is an eternity, and the data we see today is already a lagging indicator of what’s happening in R&D labs. All three tech giants still have plenty of ace cards left to play,specifically in deep integration across their respective hardware and enterprise ecosystems. Never be too quick to write off Google, although benchmark rankings may prove fleeting, its robust infrastructure encompassing data resources, cloud services, and distribution channels constitutes its indestructible and enduring bedrock The Big Three dynamic, Competition is the ultimate engine for market growth; a three way battle keeps the industry honest and drives the innovation that benefits both the tech itself and us as shareholders. What’s your take now? submitted by /u/KeyTrainingk [link] [comments]

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL): Unrivaled Developing Country Footprint Attracts Safe Investors

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors."

Nike to cut 1,400 jobs amid sales slowdown

Iranians bring music to sites devastated by US-Israeli attacks

Iranian musicians perform on city streets and venture to sites devastated in US-Israeli attacks.

Retail sales rise in Great Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’

Rise of 0.7% in March was spurred by motorists filling their tanks, and the sun helping clothing and footwear Business live – latest updates Motorists stocking up on fuel helped to push up retail sales in Great Britain last month as the Iran war prompted “panic at the pumps” amid rapid rises in petrol and diesel prices. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of retail sales rose by 0.7% last month, well above analysts’ forecasts of just 0.1%. Continue reading...

Bank of America has a blunt message for investors on IBM stock

IBM just posted one of its stronger quarters in years. Revenue beat. EPS beat. Margins expanded. And the stock still dropped more than 6% the morning after earnings. That reaction tells you something important about where IBM sits right now. And Bank of America's response to the quarter is the ...

Disciplinary inquiry resumes into doctor’s alleged baby blunder 16 years ago

Hong Kong’s Medical Council resumed a disciplinary inquiry on Friday over a suspected medical blunder that left a boy permanently disabled more than 16 years ago after its decision to terminate the hearing sparked a public outcry. Dr Sit Sou-chi was accused of failing to carry out all necessary and immediate investigations on newborn Li Yuanjian, the son of a mainland Chinese couple, after the infant had a seizure on December 22, 2009. On Friday, Sit’s counsel grilled nurse Ho Kit-ha, who was on...

Economist Justin Wolfers Says Trump Policies Are 'Hurting The American People And He Doesn't Want To Admit It,' Instead Calling It 'Fake Inflation'

Lilly tumbles on Foundayo’s shaky week; FDA to issue vouchers for psychedelics

Lilly shares dipped, and Novo’s climbed, as Foundayo’s early trajectory diverged from that of oral Wegovy. Elsewhere, Regeneron inked a drug price deal and two companies announced leadership changes.

Intel Soars to All-Time Highs

Why Sandisk Stock Popped Today

What's good for Intel could be downright great for Sandisk.