Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as AI data-center optics rally
NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:17 ET — Market closed Applied Optoelectronics’ shares jumped 13.6% in the last regular session on Friday, closing at $39.60. The stock traded between $35.82 and $40.06 during the session. The outsized move mattered because it came on the first trading day of 2026, when positioning and thinner liquidity can amplify swings in smaller, higher-volatility…