$SK hynix(SKHY)$ Data center moratoriums will probably keep rising because of power, water, and land constraints, but that doesn't necessarily mean AI hyperscaler investment slows down anytime soon. Hyperscalers are moving toward securing private green energy and off-grid nuclear power instead of pulling back on expansion, so a direct slowdown in chip orders isn't guaranteed. Why moratoriums are increasing: local grids can't handle the electricity demand from AI servers, cooling systems use millions of gallons of water daily, and backup generators plus cooling fans create constant noise for nearby homes. How hyperscalers are adapting: they're investing directly in nuclear, solar, and geothermal power, shifting
$Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)$ Looking at the YTD chart, there was a peak in May followed by a drop, and now it's climbing out of a dip from late July. Plenty of volatility over 3 months. I think we'll be higher a month from now as inflation keeps moderating and the war with Iran ends one way or another. UAE has now entered the conflict and is putting immense pressure on Iran, whose leadership will fail. Don't listen to the noise.
$Coherent(COHR)$ Watching ALMU closely. The chart has been tightly compressed, and they've brought in key hires from Lite and Intel along with several government grants. A major deal looks like it could be coming.
$Applied Optoelectronics(AAOI)$ The $30s have looked like a reasonable average line over the past few months. Would be nice to see a bounce from here. July was rough enough already.
$Coherent(COHR)$ Coherent Corp (COHR) is trading at $309.96, down 11.75% in the session after a big social media debate over optics vs. memory technology and broader tech volatility. That pullback comes after a 7.79% rally to $351.22, driven by an AI earnings rebound, record pricing power for Indium Phosphide, and a cluster of Wall Street price target upgrades. Even with the technical fallback, Coherent's long-term growth story still looks anchored in AI data center architecture. Management guided Q1 Fiscal 2027 revenue to $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, above Wall Street's $2.14 billion expectation on strong AI transceiver demand. Rosenblatt analysts pointed out that Coherent's 2027 production capacity is effect