Live Oak Bancshares ( LOB ) declares $0.03/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 0.32% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record June 2; ex-div June 2. See LOB Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Live Oak Bancshares ( LOB ) declares $0.03/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 0.32% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record June 2; ex-div June 2. See LOB Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $325.00 price objective on the computer hardware maker's stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price points to a potential upside of 45.43% from the company's previous close. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up A number of ...
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by analysts at Rosenblatt Securities in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $325.00 price objective on the computer hardware maker's stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price points to a potential upside of 45.43% from the company's previous close. Get NVIDIA alerts: Sign Up A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on NVDA. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "hold" rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday. Tigress Financial reissued a "strong-buy" rating and set a $360.00 price objective (up from $350.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Wolfe Research reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $275.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $286.27. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on NVDA NVIDIA Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $223.47 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.91 and a quick ratio of 3.24. The business's 50 day moving average price is $194.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $188.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.41 trillion, a PE ratio of 45.61, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 2.25. NVIDIA has a 1 year low of $129.16 and a 1 year high of $236.54. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 ea...
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reissued by Rosenblatt Securities in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $225.00 target price on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price would suggest a potential upside of 64.05% from the company's previous close. PLTR has been the topic of a number of other reports...
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reissued by Rosenblatt Securities in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $225.00 target price on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities' target price would suggest a potential upside of 64.05% from the company's previous close. PLTR has been the topic of a number of other reports. Mizuho lowered their target price on shares of Palantir Technologies from $195.00 to $185.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. DA Davidson lowered their target price on shares of Palantir Technologies from $180.00 to $165.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $208.00 target price on shares of Palantir Technologies in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. William Blair raised shares of Palantir Technologies from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Palantir Technologies from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $195.16. Get Palantir Technologies alerts: Sign Up Get Our Latest Analysis on PLTR Palantir Technologies Trading Up 1.4% Shares of Palantir Technologies stock opened at $137.15 on Thursday. Palantir Technologies has a 12-month low of $118.93 and a 12-month high of $207.52. The company has a market cap of $328.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 154.10, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.52. The company's 50-day moving average price is $143.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $158.35. ...
(RTTNews) - Lower Canadian and U.S. futures point to a weak start for Canadian stocks on Thursday. The mood in the market is likely to remain cautious amid uncertainty about Iran and the U.S. reaching a quick peace deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran had "consistently honored its commitments" and explored every avenue to avoid war. He insisted that "all paths remain open" from Ir...
(RTTNews) - Lower Canadian and U.S. futures point to a weak start for Canadian stocks on Thursday. The mood in the market is likely to remain cautious amid uncertainty about Iran and the U.S. reaching a quick peace deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran had "consistently honored its commitments" and explored every avenue to avoid war. He insisted that "all paths remain open" from Iran's side as US President Donald Trump said he could wait a few more days for the "right answer". In a post on X, Pezeshkian said forcing Iran to surrender through coercion was "nothing but an illusion" and argued that "mutual respect in diplomacy is far wiser, safer, and more sustainable than war." Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks. In company news, TELUS Corporation (TU.TO) has announced that it plans to invest over $8 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Québec, Canada. The company expects the investment in key projects to deliver critical infrastructure to strengthen the country's independence and leadership on the global stage. On the earnings front, CAE Inc. (CAE.TO) is slated to report its quarterly earnings this afternoon. Canadian stocks climbed higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran peace talks progressed with high momentum, easing concerns of inflation and raising optimism on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended with a strong gain of 420.58 points or 1.25% at 34,161.82. after trading firm right through the session. Asian stocks moved higher on Thursday, lifted by encouraging quarterly earnings from Nvidia, and slight optimism about U.S.-Iran peace talks. The major European markets are down in negative territory, weighed down by concerns about a lack of progress in Iran peace tal...
DDC Enterprise ( DDC ) announced on Thursday that it has acquired 200 BTC, taking its total Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) holdings to 2.6K BTC, strengthening its digital asset treasury. The company said the average purchase cost per Bitcoin was about $79.5K, with BTC yield at 36.6% YTD. Bitcoin per 1K shares rose 8.4% to 0.0543, meaning more BTC is now backing each share. With this move, DDC now ranks among...
DDC Enterprise ( DDC ) announced on Thursday that it has acquired 200 BTC, taking its total Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) holdings to 2.6K BTC, strengthening its digital asset treasury. The company said the average purchase cost per Bitcoin was about $79.5K, with BTC yield at 36.6% YTD. Bitcoin per 1K shares rose 8.4% to 0.0543, meaning more BTC is now backing each share. With this move, DDC now ranks among the top 30 public corporate Bitcoin holders globally. The company said it will keep adding Bitcoin over time, depending on liquidity and balance sheet strength, without issuing new shares for this purchase. Source: Press Release More on DDC Enterprise DDC Enterprise projects record 2025 revenue, expands bitcoin holdings Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on DDC Enterprise Historical earnings data for DDC Enterprise Financial information for DDC Enterprise
Investors worried about aggressive quantitative tightening under the new Federal Reserve leadership may be getting ahead of themselves, according to Dario Perkins of TS Lombard. While incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has been an outspoken critic of quantitative easing and has repeatedly discussed “reducing the Fed’s footprint,” Perkins argued in a Thursday note that the threat of significant balance...
Investors worried about aggressive quantitative tightening under the new Federal Reserve leadership may be getting ahead of themselves, according to Dario Perkins of TS Lombard. While incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has been an outspoken critic of quantitative easing and has repeatedly discussed “reducing the Fed’s footprint,” Perkins argued in a Thursday note that the threat of significant balance sheet reduction shouldn’t be taken too seriously. The concern stems from statements by multiple members of the Federal Open Market Committee—including Michelle Bowman, Stephen Miran, and Lorie Logan—who have expressed interest in returning to the pre-2008 operating system, where the central bank maintained reserve scarcity rather than the current floor system. Fed Governor Miran submitted his resignation last week. Investors fear a repeat of 2019, when QT efforts triggered market turmoil as banks struggled to operate without their accustomed excess reserves. But Perkins sees several reasons for skepticism. There is currently no FOMC consensus for shrinking the balance sheet, and Warsh would likely avoid actions threatening financial stability early in his tenure. “We also think many pundits are taking Warsh’s views about the Fed’s ‘footprint’ too literally,” Perkins wrote, suggesting the rhetoric is largely “virtue signalling” that could manifest through lower-risk reforms—fewer press conferences, abandoning the dot plot, or scaling back speeches on inequality and climate change. TS Lombard More on the U.S. Economy The Surging U.S. Treasury Yield: Can Stablecoins Help? Real Yields Near 20-Year Highs As Energy Shock Continues Bond Bloodbath Worsens On Inflation, Lax Fed, And Flood Of New Debt; Mortgage Rates Hit 6.75% Bond market selloff may be just the beginning - TS Lombard's Blitz Low unemployment streak revives debate over job market's new floor
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) still looks like one of the strongest ways to invest in AI infrastructure, even after delivering explosive growth. Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) may offer major upside if everything goes right, but Nvidia's scale, cash flow, and ecosystem position make the risk-reward comparison far more complicated. Stock prices used were the market prices of May 15, 2026. The video was published on...
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) still looks like one of the strongest ways to invest in AI infrastructure, even after delivering explosive growth. Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS) may offer major upside if everything goes right, but Nvidia's scale, cash flow, and ecosystem position make the risk-reward comparison far more complicated. Stock prices used were the market prices of May 15, 2026. The video was published on May 19, 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Should you buy stock in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $481,750!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,352,457!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 990% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 206% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 21, 2026. Rick Orford has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffe...
Renter Nation Returns? Multi-Family Unit Starts & Permits Soar In April On the back of a small uptick in homebuilder confidence (though still languishing)... ... Building Permits jumped notably (+5.8% MoM vs +2.5% exp) in preliminary April data (while Housing Starts dipped 2.8% MoM, though less than the 5.2% MoM decline expected)... The pace of starts and permits on a SAAR basis has remained flat ...
Renter Nation Returns? Multi-Family Unit Starts & Permits Soar In April On the back of a small uptick in homebuilder confidence (though still languishing)... ... Building Permits jumped notably (+5.8% MoM vs +2.5% exp) in preliminary April data (while Housing Starts dipped 2.8% MoM, though less than the 5.2% MoM decline expected)... The pace of starts and permits on a SAAR basis has remained flat for four years... Multi-family unit starts and permits soared in April... As single-family home starts stagnate... It appears builders believe that 'Renter Nation' is on its way back. Tyler Durden Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:50
Investors looking for signs of life in retail just got a loud one from TJX Companies (TJX +5.66%). The parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra, delivered a solid first quarter for fiscal 2027, significantly beating analyst expectations. The stock is looking stronger than it has in years. But after such a strong run, is TJX still a buy? The answer increasingly looks like yes -- ...
Investors looking for signs of life in retail just got a loud one from TJX Companies (TJX +5.66%). The parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra, delivered a solid first quarter for fiscal 2027, significantly beating analyst expectations. The stock is looking stronger than it has in years. But after such a strong run, is TJX still a buy? The answer increasingly looks like yes -- though not without a few caveats. A blowout quarter across the board Overall, the apparel and home fashions retailer had an extremely good quarter. Net sales increased 9 percent to $14.3 billion, and comparable sales rose 6 percent versus the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EPS (earnings per share) increased 29 percent to $1.19. That was well above the analysts' estimate of $1.00. What made the quarter even better was the breadth in growth. Comparable sales grew across all four main divisions, including HomeGoods (+9%), TJX Canada (+7%), Marmaxx (which houses TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra) (+6%), and TJX International (+4%). This is impressive because retailers sometimes have a strong quarter because of one hot category or temporary promotions. TJX's momentum looked much broader. What's noteworthy is that management repeatedly pointed out during the earnings call that, across both the apparel and home categories, growth was driven by all income levels and regions, and by both higher customer traffic and larger basket sizes. Plainly put, TJX isn't just winning over lower-income shoppers. Higher-income consumers are shopping there too. The growth engine: exceptional merchandise availability TJX's business strategy has been different from that of most traditional retailers, and it may be one of the reasons why it has been successful. Traditional retailers purchase their inventory months in advance, relying almost exclusively on pre-planned product assortment strategies. In contrast, TJX purchases products opportunistically throughout the year. Its 1,400-plus buyers scour the marke...
ShutterWorx/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images I last mentioned The Campbell's Company ( CPB ) in February 2022 here . Since that article, the stock quote has been cut in half again. Hit by weak sales from GLP-1 medicine-related pullbacks in processed food spending by consumers and tariff cost impacts, the squeeze on profits has been real, with the organization holding too much debt. An impressive...
ShutterWorx/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images I last mentioned The Campbell's Company ( CPB ) in February 2022 here . Since that article, the stock quote has been cut in half again. Hit by weak sales from GLP-1 medicine-related pullbacks in processed food spending by consumers and tariff cost impacts, the squeeze on profits has been real, with the organization holding too much debt. An impressive list of the best-selling brands at your local grocery store are produced by Campbell's, including soups, crackers, chips, sauces, broths, bread and drinks. Campbell's Website - Food Brands, May 19th, 2026 The good news is Campbell's is now a clear takeover target by another food company or private equity. Why do I believe this? It has to do with the enterprise valuation on EBITDA (total equity + debt), which now stands near U.S. packaged food industry lows (for a company with large size). The trailing 7.7x EV/EBITDA ratio (8x forward) is even more attractive if we are entering a recession and/or a bear market on Wall Street. CPB has a solid history of stable operations during economic downturns, while outperforming equities during major selloffs generally. YCharts - Campbell's, EV to EBITDA Analysis, Since 1996, Recessions Shaded YCharts - Campbell's vs. Major U.S. Food Peers, EV to Trailing EBITDA, 6 Months The primary reason Campbell's has become so cheap is its debt-load has morphed into a risk for shareholder value. With most of its earnings covering the dividend, little money is left for debt repayments. And, if the situation of flat to declining revenue continues, the stock price will almost surely not recover (barring a takeover offer). However, a modern-record dividend yield approaching 8% is quite attractive if sales and income turn around and begin to climb again. Rising inflation trends might help out on those fronts like the 1970s. I rate shares a speculative Buy for a 12-month outlook and own a small position in my portfolios. Weighing all of the pros and cons...
Akari Therapeutics ( AKTX ) announced on Thursday the pricing of a private placement financing round, expecting to raise an aggregate of approximately $5.5M in gross proceeds. With these funds, the company will focus on advancing its lead ADC program utilizing its unique RNA splicing modulator payload, AKTX-101, toward a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial. The company entered into definitive pu...
Akari Therapeutics ( AKTX ) announced on Thursday the pricing of a private placement financing round, expecting to raise an aggregate of approximately $5.5M in gross proceeds. With these funds, the company will focus on advancing its lead ADC program utilizing its unique RNA splicing modulator payload, AKTX-101, toward a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial. The company entered into definitive purchase agreements with the investors for the issuance and sale of 1.47M unregistered American depository shares, or ADSs, or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof, and unregistered Series H Warrants, Series I Warrants, and Series J Warrants. The ADSs were priced at $3.74 per ADS. The issuance of the Series H, I, and J warrants is subject to the company obtaining shareholder approval and will each be exercisable for 1.47M ADSs. The Series H Warrants will have an exercise price of $3.74 per ADS, have a term of 18 months, and will be immediately exercisable. The Series I Warrants will have an exercise price of $3.74 per ADS, have a term of 60 months, and will be immediately exercisable. The Series J Warrants will have an exercise price of $3.74 per ADS, have a term of 60 months, and will be immediately exercisable. The gross proceeds of the private placement will be funded in three separate tranches pursuant to three separate closings, expected to occur between May 27, 2026, and July 15, 2026. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. More on Akari Therapeutics Akari Therapeutics slides 21% despite WuXi XDC backing its drug program Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Akari Therapeutics Historical earnings data for Akari Therapeutics Financial information for Akari Therapeutics
Presented by Design.com Generative AI has made design radically more accessible. A founder can now create a logo, launch a website, build social campaigns, generate presentations, and produce marketing collateral in a single afternoon — work that once required agencies, freelancers, or internal creative teams. But as design generation becomes easier, maintaining a recognizable identity becomes har...
Presented by Design.com Generative AI has made design radically more accessible. A founder can now create a logo, launch a website, build social campaigns, generate presentations, and produce marketing collateral in a single afternoon — work that once required agencies, freelancers, or internal creative teams. But as design generation becomes easier, maintaining a recognizable identity becomes harder. The problem is no longer whether businesses can create content. It’s whether all of that content still feels like it comes from the same company. That shift matters most for emerging businesses. Established enterprises already have brand governance systems, design teams, and years of customer recognition reinforcing their identity. Small businesses and solo founders often have none of those advantages. Their brand is built almost entirely through digital touchpoints — websites, presentations, social posts, ads, emails, and customer interactions that may be created across multiple tools and platforms. In the AI era, inconsistency scales just as fast as creativity. AI has turned branding into a systems problem The biggest risk with AI-generated design is not necessarily poor-quality output. In many cases, individual assets look polished on their own. The problem is fragmentation. A logo generated in one tool may not align with the visual language of a website created elsewhere. Marketing graphics evolve independently from presentation templates. Messaging shifts between channels. Colors, typography, layouts, and tone gradually drift as more assets are produced. Over time, the business stops presenting a coherent identity. Consumers increasingly encounter brands through dozens of micro-interactions rather than a single destination. A customer may discover a company through social media, visit its website, receive an email campaign, then view a proposal or presentation later. If those experiences feel disconnected, credibility erodes quickly — particularly for younger comp...
In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO 3:56 03:56 Oil flows could take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels: ADNOC CEO Access Middle East Oil prices jumped Thursday on a report that Iran's supreme leader will not allow the country's enriched uranium to be shipped abroad, a position that will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S. U....
In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now VIDEO 3:56 03:56 Oil flows could take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels: ADNOC CEO Access Middle East Oil prices jumped Thursday on a report that Iran's supreme leader will not allow the country's enriched uranium to be shipped abroad, a position that will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S. U.S. crude oil rose 2.4% to $100.57 per barrel by 8:34 a.m. ET. International benchmark Brent crude prices advanced nearly 2% to $107.05 per barrel. Two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a directive that the enriched uranium must remain in the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he called off imminent U.S. airstrikes on Iran to give diplomact more time at the request of U.S. Gulf Arab allies. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images The outcome of a pivotal Senate race in Maine could hinge on whether voters value Republican Sen. Susan Collins' clout and ability to secure federal dollars over Democratic insurgent Graham Platner's call to upend a political system he says is rigged against working-class Am...
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images The outcome of a pivotal Senate race in Maine could hinge on whether voters value Republican Sen. Susan Collins' clout and ability to secure federal dollars over Democratic insurgent Graham Platner's call to upend a political system he says is rigged against working-class Americans. Platner's call for a political revolution has been a centerpiece of a barnstorming campaign that's already pushed his Democratic rival, Gov. Janet Mills, out of the race. As the contest pivots to the November election, Collins is using old school pork barrel politics to win over voters who may be ambivalent about reelecting her to a sixth term. Sponsor Message It's one of several sharp contrasts in a contest that could determine whether Republicans can maintain control of the Senate or if Democrats' difficult path to a majority will be successful. Collins has long focused on "bringing home the bacon," a time-honored strategy for incumbent politicians in Congress that's sometimes overshadowed by contemporary methods used by newer members to garner voter attention and loyalty. The incumbent Republican has already signaled that continuing to send federal dollars directly to Maine will be key to her reelection bid. The first ad of her campaign highlighted how she helped win federal money for a breakwater dock in Eastport, Maine, a locality with a population of just over 1,000. She also plans to use her position as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the first Maine senator to hold the key budgeting position in more than 90 years. She recently described the post as a "once in a century" opportunity — and said that she plans to run on it. "And that will go away with a freshman senator," she said after taking questions at a manufacturing conference in the state. "It took me years to climb the ladder of seniority." So far, Platner's campaign is trying to simultan...
Applied Digital stock (APLD) hit a fresh high of around $44 in extended trading, surging from its recent base near $40. The catalyst? The company reached a massive milestone, surpassing 1 gigawatt of contracted capacity by securing a U.S.-based, high-investment-grade hyperscaler lease at its fourth campus, Polaris Forge 3. This is catching investors’ attention. But does this milestone change the f...
Applied Digital stock (APLD) hit a fresh high of around $44 in extended trading, surging from its recent base near $40. The catalyst? The company reached a massive milestone, surpassing 1 gigawatt of contracted capacity by securing a U.S.-based, high-investment-grade hyperscaler lease at its fourth campus, Polaris Forge 3. This is catching investors’ attention. But does this milestone change the fundamental picture? Absolutely. While some capacity announcements look impressive on paper without moving the needle, Applied Digital’s core business tells a highly compelling story. Revenue growth has exploded at an average rate of 117.8% annually over three years, well above the S&P 500’s recent 11.4% trailing revenue growth. In the last 12 months alone, revenue jumped 104.9% from $139 million to $284 million. Quarterly revenues also grew 139.3% to $127 million. The company that once seemed speculative is now aggressively expanding its top line. What about profitability? Aren’t the margins negative? On a trailing GAAP basis, yes. Operating margins sit at a bleak -23.2% over the last four quarters, with net margins at -65.6% and operating cash flow margins at -12.7%. But excluding non-cash expenses like depreciation, stock-based compensation, and project-transition costs, a different operational picture emerges. For its most recent quarter, APLD generated an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 40.6% on $108.6 million in adjusted revenue. It also posted an Adjusted Net Profit margin of 30.6% by bringing in $33.2 million in adjusted net income. Underneath the GAAP accounting adjustments, the core unit economics of the data centers demonstrate strong profitability. So it’s financially sound? Very. Applied Digital carries $2.8 billion in debt against an $11 billion market capitalization. This implies a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 22.7%, tracking closely with the S&P 500’s average of 21.7%. With $1.7 billion in cash representing a massive 27.7% of its $6.2 billion in total assets, the balanc...