Why Is Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surging Tuesday?
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock surged over 9% after Corning and Verizon's major optical fiber deal boosted the sector.
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U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, but Roivant surged 16% on positive PH-ILD trial data. Pharvaris, Solaris, IonQ and quantum stocks also posted strong gains.
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock surged over 9% after Corning and Verizon's major optical fiber deal boosted the sector.
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