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Corning (GLW) Is Up 15.8% After US$6 Billion Meta AI Fiber Deal - Has The Bull Case Changed?
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Corning Inc. (GLW) has seen a 15.8% stock increase following a multi-year, US$6 billion agreement with Meta Platforms to supply advanced fiber for Meta's AI data centers, reinforcing Corning's role in AI infrastructure. This deal, part of Corning's Springboard plan targeting over US$4 billion in incremental annualized sales by 2026, strengthens its U.S. manufacturing base and ties its growth to sustained AI infrastructure spending. While the agreement boosts Corning's AI story, it also highlights potential risks related to evolving trade policies and competition within the high-speed optics market, prompting investors to reassess the company's long-term outlook.