Coherent shares are trading lower after B. Riley Securities lowered its price target on the stock from $345 to $297.

Shares of fiber-optic connectivity companies are trading lower as elevated Treasury yields and increased Fed rate-hike expectations following this week's latest inflation data weigh on technology stocks. Elevated borrowing costs could pressure AI infrastructure spending plans, raising concerns about future demand for fiber-optic equipment and connectivity solutions.

Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Plummeted This Week

Applied Optoelectronics stock fell 23.6% this week after Broadcom CEO warned of capital constraints that could slow AI infrastructure spending. The optical component maker, which relies heavily on data center customers for 800G transceivers, faces headwinds from funding concerns among major cloud providers. The stock has declined 64.2% from its 52-week high, compounded by recent shareholder dilution from a $600 million equity offering.

Jim Cramer: Reddit Is 'Inexpensive' While SiTime Is ‘Expensive’

Jim Cramer favors Reddit, Chevron, EPD and Corning, but calls SiTime expensive and Valero a risky double-or-nothing trade.