TOKYO — Japanese wire manufacturer Fujikura is experiencing a turnaround driven by growing demand for fiber-optic cables, particularly from U.S. data centers. This surge in orders is helping the company move past the cautious management approach it adopted following a failed expansion several years ago. Fujikura is now investing heavily in fiber-optic cable production to capitalize on this positive market trend.

The improved outlook has also helped stabilize the company's shares, which had been rattled by conservative forecasts in the past. The renewed optimism signals a strategic shift for Fujikura as it leverages the expanding fiber-optic market.

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