We recently published 10 Stocks Gaining Double Digits Effortlessly. Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) was one of the best performers on Wednesday. Applied Optoelectronics soared to a nearly eight-year high on Wednesday, as investors took heart from positive coverage from an investment firm with a “buy” recommendation for its stock. At intra-day trading, the stock climbed to its highest price of $46.30 before trimming gains to end the day just up by 20.97 percent at$45.23 apiece. Applied Optoel ...