Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) tumbled 17% after Zuckerberg's AI comments, yet the AI networking stock still outpaces Nvidia by more than 200% this year.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) shares are trading sharply lower Thursday afternoon as high-beta tech winners cool off during a risk-off stretch for growth names.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) tumbled 17% after Zuckerberg's AI comments, yet the AI networking stock still outpaces Nvidia by more than 200% this year.