nLIGHT is trading 4.3% up today at $68.54 as the stock recovers from early pre-market weakness tied to profit-taking and a broader semiconductor sector sell-off.
- The recent surge is driven by a significant $627 million U.S. defense contract for a laser weapon system, providing a strong fundamental catalyst.
- Today's rebound suggests aggressive dip-buying interest as investors look past wider AI-valuation concerns currently weighing on the chip industry.