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NASDAQ:AAOI News 28 December 2025 - 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

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 13:01 (EST) — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares surged nearly 18% on Wednesday following Oxford Instruments’ announcement that it secured a plasma equipment supply deal linked to the U.S. optical components firm’s expansion in Texas. By 12:45 p.m. EST, the stock had climbed roughly 17.8% to $44.05, hitting a session high of $44.25. (SEMI)…
28 January 2026
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Why Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock is down today as tech pulls back

Why Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock is down today as tech pulls back

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:44 (ET) — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI.O) slid 14.9% to $32.40 in afternoon trading on Thursday after opening at $37.91, with about 6.2 million shares changing hands. The stock hit an intraday low of $31.70. The drop landed as investors trimmed exposure to big tech, leaving the Nasdaq down about 0.5% around midday even…
8 January 2026
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Lumentum stock slides 8% as optics peers stumble; investors eye February earnings update

Lumentum stock slides 8% as optics peers stumble; investors eye February earnings update

New York, January 5, 2026, 15:24 EST — Regular session Shares of Lumentum Holdings Inc fell about 7.6% on Monday, extending a selloff across parts of the optical networking space even as the broader U.S. equity market held higher. The slide matters because Lumentum has been one of the standout winners tied to the buildout of AI data centers, leaving…
5 January 2026
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AAOI stock slides nearly 11% after $41 pop; what Applied Optoelectronics investors watch next

AAOI stock slides nearly 11% after $41 pop; what Applied Optoelectronics investors watch next

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 13:30 EST — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) shares fell nearly 11% on Monday, erasing an early jump that briefly lifted the stock above $41. The retreat came even as broader U.S. equities and chip-related names traded higher, underlining how quickly positioning can flip in the optical components maker. Applied Optoelectronics sells optical transceivers…
5 January 2026
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Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as AI data-center optics rally

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…
4 January 2026
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AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Applied Optoelectronics rides AI data-center demand

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Applied Optoelectronics rides AI data-center demand

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 19:00 ET — Market closed Shares of Applied Optoelectronics rose 13.6% to $39.60 on Friday, the first U.S. trading session of 2026, after swinging between $35.82 and $40.06. The sharp move matters because investors are resetting portfolios for the new year and revisiting “AI infrastructure” trades tied to data-center spending, where optical hardware is a…
4 January 2026
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AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 10:48 ET — Market closed. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) closed up 13.6% at $39.60 on Friday, kicking off 2026 with a sharp move for the optical components maker. The stock traded between $35.76 and $40.10 and logged about 4.85 million shares in volume. The move matters because AAOI has become a high-volatility proxy…
3 January 2026
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Lumentum stock rises 4% as AI data‑center optics rally kicks off 2026

Lumentum stock rises 4% as AI data‑center optics rally kicks off 2026

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 3:14 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE) rose 4.3% to $384.31 in afternoon trading on Friday, extending a strong run in AI-linked optical hardware names. The stock has traded between $374.87 and $391.92 so far in the session. The move matters because Lumentum is closely tied to cloud and data-center…
2 January 2026
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AAOI stock jumps 13% today as AI optics names rally and short interest stays high

AAOI stock jumps 13% today as AI optics names rally and short interest stays high

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 12:45 ET — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares rose about 13% on Friday, trading at $39.55 after touching $39.58 earlier in the session. The Nasdaq-listed stock last closed at $34.86. The outsized move matters because AAOI has become a high-beta proxy for demand for faster optical links inside AI data centers and cable networks.…
2 January 2026
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Lumentum stock rebounds today after Monday slide as year-end trading stays thin

Lumentum stock rebounds today after Monday slide as year-end trading stays thin

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 12:08 ET — Regular session Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE.O) shares rose 1.3% to $377.59 in midday trading on Tuesday, paring part of the prior session’s slide. The stock traded between $370.00 and $380.32, with about 800,000 shares changing hands. The move comes as U.S. equities drifted in a narrow range in the final week of…
30 December 2025
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AAOI stock swings, then slips as investors refocus on 800G ramp

AAOI stock swings, then slips as investors refocus on 800G ramp

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:56 ET — Regular session Applied Optoelectronics shares were down 0.9% at $36.85 in late morning trading on Monday, after swinging between $36.17 and $39.15 as volumes stayed elevated. The reversal kept the spotlight on the fiber-optics supplier after a sharp pullback late last week, when traders began locking in gains following a run to…
29 December 2025
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slips 9% Into the Weekend: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slips 9% Into the Weekend: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 3:56 a.m. ET — Market closed Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) enters the final trading days of 2025 with a familiar calling card: volatility. The fiber-optics supplier finished Friday’s session at $37.17, down 9.34% on the day, after trading as high as $41.38 and as low as $37.03. Volume came in around 3.83 million shares,…
28 December 2025
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  • LendingClub Stock Valuation After Strong Multi-Year Gains
    January 28, 2026, 5:29 PM EST. LendingClub (LC) shares recently closed at $20.81, showing multi-year returns: 114.8% over 3 years and 80.8% over 5 years. Despite this, valuation metrics present a mixed picture. The company's Excess Returns model suggests a fair value near $37.97, indicating the stock may be undervalued by 45.2% compared to current prices. LendingClub's book value per share is $12.68, while stable earnings per share are estimated at $2.26. The company's return on equity averages 13.86%, above its cost of equity of $1.27 per share. Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios reflect market perceptions of growth and risk but are incomplete without comprehensive risk assessment. LendingClub operates as a digital lender blending traditional and fintech approaches, making market sentiment shifts a key factor in its stock valuation.
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