Jim Cramer Highlights Ciena’s Return to the S&P 500

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-12T11:11:35+00:00

Jim Cramer praised Ciena Corporation's return to the S&P 500, citing growth from fiber optic demand. He noted its improved position since 2000 but mentioned that some AI stocks may yield quicker returns.

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2026-03-12 11:11:35

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Jim Cramer highlighted Ciena Corporation’s return to the S&P 500 after 17 years, attributing its growth to demand for fiber optic equipment from data centers. He praised the company’s strong recent performance, noting that the current Ciena is in a much better position than it was in 2000. While acknowledging CIEN’s potential, the article suggests that some AI stocks may offer higher and quicker returns.

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