Applied Optoelectronics is trading $142.28, up +9.38% at 9:44 a.m. EST on August 14, 2026, after semiconductor stocks strengthened as strong CoreWeave and Super Micro forecasts eased concerns about slowing AI-infrastructure demand.
- Reuters reported that both companies rallied on expectations for sustained computing demand.
- The recent $579,160 CFO share sale adds valuation scrutiny but is not a clear catalyst for today’s gain.