Super Micro Computer stock was rising ahead of Thursday’s opening bell, putting the artificial intelligence server maker on course for further gains. It’s finally giving investors reason to feel hopeful again.

Shares of Super Micro Computer Inc. rose 8.0% to $31.49 on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.4% to 6,061.48 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.

Super Micro Computer’s (SMCI) stock is up 5% after the server maker scheduled a highly anticipated “business update” for Feb. 11. Maximize Your