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Why Ciena Stock More Than Doubled in the First Half of 2026

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Ciena shares (CIEN) surged 109.8% in the first half of 2026, more than doubling as demand accelerated for optical networking infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence workloads. The move suggests strong operating momentum in networking equipment linked to AI buildouts and capacity expansion.

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Ciena shares (CIEN) surged 109.8% in the first half of 2026, more than doubling as demand accelerated for optical networking infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence workloads. The move suggests strong operating momentum in networking equipment linked to AI buildouts and capacity expansion.

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