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title: "Applied Optoelectronics Jumps 17% Amid AI Data Center Boom"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288371807.md"
description: "AAOI surged 17.61% to $185.67 with 16 million shares traded, driven by strong demand for optical modules in AI data centers."
datetime: "2026-06-02T06:01:04.000Z"
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# Applied Optoelectronics Jumps 17% Amid AI Data Center Boom

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) shares skyrocketed to $185.67 during regular trading, representing a single-day gain of 17.61%. The stock hit an intraday high of $191.98 as over 16 million shares exchanged hands, yielding a total turnover of $2.85 billion.

The surge follows increased demand for high-speed optical modules, fueled by AI data center expansions. Key customers like Microsoft and Amazon have anchored business optimism, while the U.S. domestic manufacturing policy further supports valuation growth.

Post-market activity held strong as shares slightly ticked up to $185.998, maintaining robust investor sentiment.

_This article does not constitute investment advice._

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