Applied Optoelectronics is trading at $144.01, up 10.71%, as stronger AI-infrastructure demand expectations support semiconductor stocks.
- CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer issued upbeat forecasts signaling sustained AI-infrastructure demand; Reuters said their outlooks reinforced expectations for continued computing-capacity investment.
- The move is primarily sector-driven, with semiconductors up 2.72%, rather than following a newly reported company-specific announcement.
- Trading was active during the open session.