NASDAQ:CIEN News 29 December 2025

Ciena stock price swings on S&P 500 call-up, with Feb. 9 and March 5 in focus

Ciena shares fell 0.8% to $251.41 Thursday after S&P Dow Jones Indices said it will add the company to the S&P 500, replacing Dayforce on February 9. CEO Gary B. Smith sold 2,952 shares at $265.60 each under a preset plan. Ciena will report fiscal Q1 results on March 5. About 2.7 million shares traded as investors positioned ahead of the index change.

5 February 2026

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Ciena stock jumps about 6% as tech rebounds; CIEN traders eye March catalyst

Ciena Corp shares rose about 6% to $267.26 by early afternoon Monday after an earlier drop, rebounding alongside other networking stocks like Corning and Nokia. The move followed analyst upgrades and news of new fiber projects in the Balkans. Wall Street’s tech sector gains came as metals prices fell sharply. Investors are watching for updates at the Mobile World Congress in early March.

2 February 2026

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Coherent (COHR) stock: big options bets build as Wall Street lifts targets into Feb. 4 earnings

Coherent shares fell 2.9% to $196.94 Friday after a volatile week, despite a surge in late-week call options activity. New price targets from Stifel and Susquehanna raised focus on the company’s Feb. 4 earnings report. The stock remains near its 52-week high. Peers Lumentum and Ciena also declined.

25 January 2026

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Ciena stock tumbles 14% as AI-networking names retreat — what investors watch next

Ciena shares fell 14% to $222.73 Thursday after an early spike to $260, with about 2.8 million shares traded by early afternoon. Lumentum dropped 11% and Coherent 9% as tech stocks slid ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report. CEO Gary Smith sold 83,552 shares on Jan. 5 at an average $229.44. Ciena will present at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 13.

8 January 2026

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

Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 7.6% to $356.69 Monday afternoon, leading declines among optical networking stocks as Coherent, Ciena, and Applied Optoelectronics also fell. The selloff followed a sharp rally that brought Lumentum near its December peak, with trading volume at 4.9 million shares by 3:24 p.m. EST. Investors are watching upcoming earnings and industry events for signs of continued AI-driven demand.

5 January 2026

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Ciena stock sinks as optics rally cools; traders eye short-interest uptick and next catalysts

Ciena shares fell 7.8% to $226.75 midday Monday in New York after hitting a session high of $253.30, while the broader market rose. Lumentum also dropped sharply. Short interest in Ciena reached 8.42% of float as of Dec. 15. Investors cited valuation concerns after a late-2025 rally and are watching for the next company update.

5 January 2026

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

Lumentum shares climbed 4.3% to $384.31 Friday afternoon, outperforming the broader market as optical and AI hardware stocks rallied. The stock traded between $374.87 and $391.92 during the session. Sector peers Coherent and Ciena also posted gains. Traders are watching for upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

2 January 2026

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

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 13% to $39.55 in midday trading Friday, following a previous close of $34.86. Short interest stands at 12.7 million shares, about one-fifth of the float, raising short squeeze risk. The company last forecast Q4 revenue of $125 million to $140 million and reported its first major 800G transceiver order in December. Next earnings are expected Feb. 25.

2 January 2026

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Lumentum stock slides late as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Lumentum shares dropped 4.6% to $372.61 in after-hours trading Monday, outpacing declines in other optical hardware stocks. The move followed a broader tech pullback, with the S&P 500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.50%. Investors are watching for signs the AI trade will regain momentum ahead of Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.

30 December 2025

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Lumentum stock tumbles as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 4.1% to $374.87 by midday Monday, outpacing declines in tech benchmarks and optical peers. The stock swung between $390 and $364.50, retreating from last week’s 52-week high. Coherent and Ciena also dropped, but by less than Lumentum. Investors trimmed exposure to AI-linked names ahead of the New Year, with trading volumes thin and markets watching Fed minutes and jobless claims.

29 December 2025

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American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

7 February 2026

American Express shares closed up 1.28% at $359.15 Friday, trading above average volume as the S&P 500 and Dow also rallied. The company filed its annual 10-K report on Feb. 6. Anna Marrs, a senior executive, exercised options and sold 27,425 shares at about $350 each, according to a Form 4 filing.

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

7 February 2026

UnitedHealth shares closed up 3% at $276.65 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 outlook rattled managed-care stocks. Centene later issued a stronger 2026 profit forecast, easing some pressure. UnitedHealth traded between $263.00 and $277.74 during the session. Investors await Humana’s results Feb. 11 and a Medicare Advantage rate decision April 6.

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

7 February 2026

Intel shares jumped 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, rebounding as U.S. stocks rallied. Reports of server chip shortages in China and Intel’s planned $100–$150 million investment in AI startup SambaNova drew investor attention. Nvidia and Broadcom also surged. Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

7 February 2026

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.1% to $322.51 Friday as chip stocks rebounded, ending the week 6% below their 52-week high. Investors await Applied’s earnings report on Feb. 12 and new U.S. economic data, with export controls and China exposure still seen as key risks.

NASDAQ:CIEN News 29 December 2025 - 5 February 2026

Ciena stock price swings on S&P 500 call-up, with Feb. 9 and March 5 in focus

Ciena stock jumps about 6% as tech rebounds; CIEN traders eye March catalyst

Coherent (COHR) stock: big options bets build as Wall Street lifts targets into Feb. 4 earnings

Ciena stock tumbles 14% as AI-networking names retreat — what investors watch next

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

Ciena stock sinks as optics rally cools; traders eye short-interest uptick and next catalysts

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

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

Lumentum stock slides late as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Lumentum stock tumbles as year-end tech pullback hits AI optics names

Stock Market Today

American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday