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Mystery $75 M Bet Propels Tiny POET Technologies to New Highs Amid AI Frenzy

Mystery $75 M Bet Propels Tiny POET Technologies to New Highs Amid AI Frenzy

POET Technologies announced a $75 million private placement from a single institutional investor on Oct. 7, raising its cash reserves above $150 million with no debt. Shares surged 23.5% to $7.88, trading volume hit 41 million, and call option activity spiked as retail traders piled in. The company remains pre-revenue and unprofitable, with its valuation far ahead of fundamentals.
Mystery $75M Bet Propels POET Technologies – Tiny Optical Chipmaker Rides AI Gold Rush

Mystery $75M Bet Propels POET Technologies – Tiny Optical Chipmaker Rides AI Gold Rush

POET Technologies closed a US$75 million private placement on Oct. 7, 2025, its largest-ever investment, from an undisclosed institutional investor. Shares jumped 23.5% to $7.88, with trading volume spiking to 41 million. Despite the surge, POET remains pre-revenue and unprofitable, with a net margin near –11,500%. The company recently launched 1.6-terabit optical modules and won its seventh industry award in 15 months.
AI Boom Delivers $75 Million Windfall to POET Technologies – Optical Revolution Ahead?

AI Boom Delivers $75 Million Windfall to POET Technologies – Optical Revolution Ahead?

POET Technologies secured a record $75 million private investment from a single institutional backer on October 7, 2025. The Toronto-based photonic chipmaker plans to use the funds for acquisitions, R&D, and expanding its AI connectivity products. Call option volume surged 18 times above normal after the announcement. POET remains pre-revenue, with steep losses and a high price-to-sales ratio.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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