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BenzingaAug 24, 2026, 11:26 AMBenzinga Newsdesk

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  1. The Motley FoolAug 24, 2026, 9:13 PMEric Volkman

    Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Dived by Almost 14% on Monday

    Applied Optoelectronics announced a new $600 million at-the-market (ATM) share offering, causing its stock to plunge nearly 14% on Monday. This is the company's second major capital raise in 2026, following a $250 million offering in February that was upsized to $500 million. While the offering itself isn't highly dilutive given the company's $9.1 billion market cap, investors are concerned about repeated equity offerings and the company's pattern of fully utilizing its allotments.

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  2. SEC EDGARAug 24, 2026, 8:03 PMSEC EDGAR

    8-K filing — APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI)

    Filed: 2026-08-24 AccNo: 0001683168-26-006693 Size: 323 KB Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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  3. The Motley FoolAug 26, 2026, 4:27 PMEmma Newbery

    Stock Market Midday, Aug. 26: Markets Muted as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings

    Major stock indexes traded mixed on Aug. 26, 2026, as July inflation data came in hotter than expected at 3.7%, weighing on sentiment. The S&P 500 was essentially flat while the Nasdaq and Dow declined slightly. Investors are awaiting Nvidia's after-hours earnings report, which could provide insights into the sustainability of the AI boom. Notable movers included Meta Platforms following a $17 billion legal settlement, Abercrombie & Fitch surging 40% on strong earnings, and Alibaba declining on a $10 billion share placement announcement.

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