How Corning Turned Glass Into Gold
Corning (GLW) stock has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 in the last year, driven by the surging demand for high-grade optical fiber for AI data centers, reflecting a deliberate strategy of securing long-term agreements with hyperscale customers. The company's Optical Communications division saw a 36% sales surge, mirroring its past success in the flat-panel TV era. Alongside this, Corning is also expanding into solar components, though this division faces operational hurdles and requires significant capital expenditure.
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