AXT Hits Record as AI Optics Bet Lifts Shares
AXT shares closed at a record $140.83 on Friday, up 16.37% for the day and 13.8% for the week. The stock surged after volatile trading, driven by demand for indium phosphide used in AI data centers. U.S. markets are closed for Memorial Day until Tuesday. AXT will attend an investor conference May 28 and reconvene its shareholder meeting June 4.