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BUZZ — Semight Instruments jumps most in 2 months on robust earnings outlook

* Shares of Semight Instruments jump 8.6% to 1,386.6 yuan, on course for biggest one-day pct gain in two months * Stock on track to snap three declining sessions * China-based testing instruments and equipment maker expects 9-month net profit to jump 1,866%-2,073% y/y thanks to rapid development of artificial intelligence technology and increasing global computing power demand * Accelerated data center construction and growing market demand for high-speed optical communications equipment have prompted optical modules and optical chips manufacturers to expand production, further boosting sales of testing instruments -- co * YTD, benchmark CSI300 Index down 7.3% (Reporting by Donny Kwok) ((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com)

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