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NASDAQ:POET 2 November 2025 - 20 May 2026

POET Raises $400 Million, Shares Don’t Catch a Bid

POET Raises $400 Million, Shares Don’t Catch a Bid

POET Technologies shares fell 8.02% to $13.07 on Tuesday, despite closing a $400 million financing deal with MMCAP International. The company issued over 19 million shares and warrants at $21 per package, aiming to expand production capacity tenfold. POET reported a first-quarter net loss of $12.3 million on $503,389 in revenue. A new $50 million order from Lumilens could scale to $500 million over five years.
20 May 2026
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POET Gets $400M Infusion But Shares Drop

POET Gets $400M Infusion But Shares Drop

POET Technologies closed a US$400 million direct investment with MMCAP International, issuing 19 million shares and warrants at $21 each. Shares fell 14.2% to $13.70 in heavy Nasdaq trading after opening higher. The funding follows a $50 million Lumilens order and a first-quarter net loss of $12.3 million. TSX Venture shares did not trade due to a Canadian holiday.
18 May 2026
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POET Stock on Watch as $400M Raise Hits and Shares Fall 22%

POET Stock on Watch as $400M Raise Hits and Shares Fall 22%

POET Technologies closed Friday at $15.97, down 22.36%, but still up 46% for the week after a volatile run. The company expects to close a $400 million direct offering on Monday, selling 19 million shares and warrants at $21 each to a single institutional investor. The deal follows a $50 million order from Lumilens and comes amid questions over order cancellations and ongoing losses.
17 May 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Is Down Today: Why the $400 Million Financing Hit POET After the Opening Bell

POET Technologies Stock Is Down Today: Why the $400 Million Financing Hit POET After the Opening Bell

POET Technologies shares dropped 10.2% to $18.47 after announcing a $400 million direct offering of 19.05 million shares and warrants to a single investor. The deal, priced at $21 per share-plus-warrant, comes as the company reports a $50 million initial order from Lumilens but faces investor concerns over dilution, CFO succession, and execution risks tied to new AI optics production.
15 May 2026
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Why POET Technologies Stock Jumped After a $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order

Why POET Technologies Stock Jumped After a $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order

POET Technologies shares surged 43% after Lumilens placed a $50 million initial order under a new AI networking partnership, with potential to exceed $500 million over five years. POET reported Q1 revenue of $503,389 and a net loss of $12.3 million. The agreement gives Lumilens a warrant for up to 22.9 million shares at $8.25 each. Production depends on successful development, with samples expected in late 2026.
15 May 2026
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POET Stock Jumps After $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order — The Bigger Test Comes Later

POET Stock Jumps After $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order — The Bigger Test Comes Later

POET Technologies signed a supply and joint-development agreement with Lumilens, including a $50 million initial order for optical engines used in AI data-center networks. The companies said cumulative purchases could exceed $500 million over five years. POET shares rose 16% after the news. First engineering samples are expected in late 2026, with production targeted for 2027.
14 May 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Is Back in Focus After COO Hire, Marvell Fallout and Class-Action Deadline

POET Technologies Stock Is Back in Focus After COO Hire, Marvell Fallout and Class-Action Deadline

POET Technologies appointed Sandeep Kumar chief operating officer on May 11 as it prepares its Malaysia plant for higher-volume production. The move comes after Marvell Semiconductor canceled all Celestial AI purchase orders and a U.S. securities lawsuit was filed against POET and two executives. POET shares rose 1.4% to $13.92 in early afternoon trading, with volume above 26 million shares.
13 May 2026
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POET Stock Rebounds as New COO Gives AI-Photonics Rally a Fresh Test

POET Stock Rebounds as New COO Gives AI-Photonics Rally a Fresh Test

POET Technologies named Sandeep Kumar as chief operating officer, triggering a 2.95% stock rise to $14.31 on heavy volume after shares hit $15.15 intraday. Kumar, formerly of Silicon Labs, will oversee Malaysia manufacturing as the company targets high-volume production. The move comes after Marvell canceled Celestial AI orders, which had weighed on the stock. Broader tech indices fell Tuesday, but POET shares outperformed.
12 May 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Faces Marvell Fallout as Investor Lawsuit Deadline Nears

POET Technologies Stock Faces Marvell Fallout as Investor Lawsuit Deadline Nears

POET Technologies faces a federal securities class action after Marvell Semiconductor canceled all Celestial AI purchase orders, triggering a 45% intraday drop in POET shares on April 27. Law firms are urging investors who bought POET securities between April 1 and April 27 to act before the June 29 lead-plaintiff deadline. The case also involves disputed tax disclosures and PFIC status. No class has been certified.
11 May 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Rebounds as Marvell Fallout Turns Into a June Lawsuit Deadline

POET Technologies Stock Rebounds as Marvell Fallout Turns Into a June Lawsuit Deadline

POET Technologies shares rose Friday, climbing $1.39 to $10.97, despite new shareholder notices tied to a securities class action over its U.S. tax disclosures and cancelled Celestial AI orders. The lawsuit, filed April 28 in New Jersey federal court, names POET, CFO Thomas Mika, and CEO Suresh Venkatesan as defendants. Investors have until June 29 to seek lead plaintiff status for the proposed class.
8 May 2026
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Why POET Technologies Stock Is Back in the Spotlight After Marvell Order Shock

Why POET Technologies Stock Is Back in the Spotlight After Marvell Order Shock

Investor-rights law firms increased notices Wednesday over a securities class action against POET Technologies after Marvell Semiconductor canceled all Celestial AI-related orders. The lawsuit names CEO Suresh Venkatesan and CFO Thomas Mika and alleges misrepresentations on tax status and business agreements. POET shares traded at $9.385 on Nasdaq, up 17.5 cents. The lead-plaintiff deadline is June 29.
6 May 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Jumps 30% as Marvell Order Fallout Becomes a Legal Test

POET Technologies Stock Jumps 30% as Marvell Order Fallout Becomes a Legal Test

POET Technologies shares surged 30% to $9.25 in heavy Nasdaq trading Tuesday after a securities class action was filed over the company’s disclosure of canceled Marvell-linked orders. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey federal court, names POET, CEO Suresh Venkatesan, and CFO Thomas Mika as defendants. POET said Marvell canceled all Celestial AI purchase orders on April 23, citing confidentiality breaches.
5 May 2026
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POET Stock Is Flying Again: The Marvell Link, AI Optics Buzz and Tax Fight Behind the Rally

POET Stock Is Flying Again: The Marvell Link, AI Optics Buzz and Tax Fight Behind the Rally

POET Technologies shares rose 27% to $14.93 in late-morning trading Friday after CFO Thomas Mika said the company received a purchase order linked to Marvell Technology. Marvell has not confirmed the order. POET reported $341,202 in Q4 revenue and a $42.7 million net loss, as it shifts from development to production. The rally follows news of Marvell’s acquisition of Celestial AI and reported Google talks.
24 April 2026
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Why POET Technologies Stock Is Soaring Again After PFIC Tax Fix and Marvell Order Talk

Why POET Technologies Stock Is Soaring Again After PFIC Tax Fix and Marvell Order Talk

POET Technologies shares jumped 19.3% to $10.25 Tuesday, extending Monday’s 18.3% gain after management addressed tax concerns raised by a short-seller. CFO Thomas Mika said POET does not expect to qualify as a PFIC in 2026 and confirmed a purchase order tied to Marvell. The company reported $341,202 in Q4 revenue and a $42.7 million net loss. POET targets second-quarter sampling of its 1.6T module with Lessengers.
22 April 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Soars Again as PFIC Tax Clarity Eases Short-Seller Fears

POET Technologies Stock Soars Again as PFIC Tax Clarity Eases Short-Seller Fears

POET Technologies shares surged 20% Tuesday, following an 18% gain Monday, after the company addressed U.S. shareholder tax concerns and announced plans to redomicile. Nearly 32.9 million shares traded by 10:21 a.m. ET, with the stock reaching $11.07 before settling at $10.34. Wolfpack Research disclosed a short position last week, sparking volatility. CFO Thomas Mika said POET expects not to qualify as a PFIC in 2026.
21 April 2026
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POET Technologies Stock Soars on AI Microchip Breakthrough: What NASDAQ:POET Investors Need to Know Now

POET Technologies Stock Soars on AI Microchip Breakthrough: What NASDAQ:POET Investors Need to Know Now

POET Technologies shares surged over 50% from December 1 to December 10, closing at $6.93 on December 10 after unveiling a 1.6 Tbps optical transmitter chip for AI data centers. The company’s market cap neared $930 million with about 132 million shares outstanding. The new chip, announced December 8, targets next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure. POET stock remains below its 52-week high of $9.41.
10 December 2025
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POET Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) Stock on December 3, 2025: Cash-Rich AI Optics Play Faces Sharp Volatility After Q3 Earnings

POET Technologies (NASDAQ: POET) Stock on December 3, 2025: Cash-Rich AI Optics Play Faces Sharp Volatility After Q3 Earnings

POET Technologies traded near $4.68 midday December 3, 2025, up about 1–2%, valuing the company at roughly $600 million. The stock has swung between $3.09 and $9.41 over the past year and is down about 24% in 2025 after a 540% surge in 2024. Q3 revenue reached $298,434, with a net loss of $9.4 million. Cash flow from operations was negative $2.8 million for the quarter.
3 December 2025
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Mystery $75 M Bet Propels Tiny POET Technologies to New Highs Amid AI Frenzy

POET Technologies Stock Soars on $150M Fundraise – AI Photonics Play Heats Up

POET Technologies traded near $6.44 in premarket Nov. 3, after more than doubling over the past year. The company raised $225 million in October, boosting cash above $300 million, but Q2 revenue remained low at $0.27 million with a $17.3 million net loss. Shares have pulled back from a mid-October high of $9.41. Technical signals are bearish ahead of Q3 earnings on Nov. 12.
2 November 2025
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