Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is trading at $19.89 (up 8.3%) today, following its inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index, effective after market close on June 26, 2026. - This key development significantly enhances OCC's market visibility and comes after the company reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results on June 8, which saw a return to profitability and gross margin expansion. - The rally is further supported by growing demand for AI data-center infrastructure, contributing to OCC's significant backlog growth, with investors reassessing the company's prospects after a recent pullback.