Fujikura Shares Plunge After Three-Year Forecast Dents AI Hope

Fujikura Ltd. shares fell as much as 17% after its three-year forecast disappointed investors who had priced in stronger AI-driven demand for high-density optical-fiber networks. The move reflects a negative reassessment of the company’s growth outlook tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. The headline is likely to pressure the stock, but it is more company-specific than sector-wide.

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Fujikura Ltd. shares fell as much as 17% after its three-year forecast disappointed investors who had priced in stronger AI-driven demand for high-density optical-fiber networks. The move reflects a negative reassessment of the company’s growth outlook tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. The headline is likely to pressure the stock, but it is more company-specific than sector-wide.