European Markets Open; Canada CPI, Empire State Data and Fabrinet Earnings Drive Monday’s Key Risk Events

WARSAW, August 17, 2026, 11:57 CEST — Trading is underway across European markets. Wall Street is set to open at 15:30 CEST, with US index futures climbing ahead of a focused but potentially volatile Monday schedule.

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 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.