LAZR is trading 4.98% up at $45.76 after renewed investor interest in photonics and optical companies tied to accelerating AI data-center spending.
- Alphabet raised its 2026 capital-expenditure outlook to $195 billion–$205 billion from $180 billion–$190 billion, primarily reflecting faster AI infrastructure capacity expansion.
- Photonics stocks have rallied on expectations that stronger data-center investment will support sector demand.
- LAZR also gained 3.39% on August 6 and 7.43% on August 4.