Nokia stock rises 2.87% amid analyst upgrade and AI-driven data center demand

12 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 27

Nokia closed at $10.76 with trading volume surging to 138.5 million shares, 119% above its three-month average.
The stock gained after analyst upgrades citing strong earnings and increased demand for optical and IP networking from AI data center buildouts.
Investors are watching Nokia’s upcoming Q1 2026 earnings for confirmation that AI-driven networking demand will support sustained revenue and margin growth despite ongoing telecom sector challenges.

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