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LSE:OXIG News 28 January 2026

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped nearly 18% to $44.05 midday after Oxford Instruments announced a plasma equipment supply deal for AOI’s Texas facility. The agreement supports AOI’s expansion in indium phosphide production for optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Investors also watched the Fed’s policy decision for its impact on tech stocks.

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KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
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