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NASDAQ:AXT 23 May 2026

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
23 May 2026
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  • Analyst Warns AI Investment Bubble Echoes Dot-Com Crash
    June 19, 2026, 5:51 AM EDT. An expert warns that current hype around artificial intelligence (AI) shares is showing signs similar to the dot-com bubble before its collapse in the early 2000s. The analyst highlights excessive valuations and speculative investing driving AI stocks beyond sustainable levels, cautioning investors about potential sharp corrections. This comparison underscores growing concerns that the AI market surge, fueled by hype rather than fundamentals, could trigger a significant downturn reminiscent of the dot-com crash, which wiped out billions in tech company market value.

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