On June 12, AXT Inc rose 5.46% overnight, trading at $93.2/share, with turnover of $1.03 million.

On the news front, the stock previously surged over 16% on May 22 after Q1 earnings beat expectations and AI optical communication demand showed robust momentum, pushing shares to all-time highs. Since then, the stock has undergone a significant correction driven by profit-taking and concentrated insider selling. CEO Morris S Young recently sold approximately 197,500 shares, while Director Jesse Chen filed a disposition plan to sell approximately 109,500 shares. Today's rise represents a technical rebound following the extended decline from the highs.

In the Semiconductor Equipment sector, the broader group showed modest gains providing a supportive backdrop. Among peers, Teradyne rose 2.49%, Lam Research gained 1.5%, and ASML Holding NV added 1.39%. However, the persistent insider selling activity may continue to cap the near-term rebound potential.

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