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POET TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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COHR, AAOI, LITE, POET: Photonic Stocks Join Google Capex-Fueled AI Rally

Photonics stocks Coherent (COHR), POET Technologies (POET), Lumentum (LITE), and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) rose 1% to 1.7% after Alphabet reported a 100% YoY increase in Q2 2026 CapEx to $44.92B and raised its full-year forecast to $195B-$205B, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand. These companies supply optical components for data centers, benefiting from Alphabet's spending plans.

One Under-the-Radar Stock With 100% Upside Potential

POET Technologies (POET) is highlighted for its potential in silicon photonics, with a $18.11 price target implying 111.8% upside. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $569,925, up 112.29% YoY, but missed estimates. POET has $796M in cash and a $500M potential deal with Lumilens. Risks include competition, dilution, and production delays. Comparisons are made to Coherent (COHR) and Credo (CRDO).

POET Technologies (POET) Doubles Revenue As Cash Burn Accelerates

POET Technologies (POET) reported Q2 revenue of $569,925, up 112% YoY, with net loss narrowing to $11.3M. The company signed a $50M supply agreement with Lumilens and holds $796.3M in cash. However, cash burn accelerated with operating expenses rising to $12.2M. The stock fell 6.54% post-earnings.

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COHR, AAOI, LITE, POET: Photonic Stocks Join Google Capex-Fueled AI Rally

Photonics stocks Coherent (COHR), POET Technologies (POET), Lumentum (LITE), and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) rose 1% to 1.7% after Alphabet reported a 100% YoY increase in Q2 2026 CapEx to $44.92B and raised its full-year forecast to $195B-$205B, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand. These companies supply optical components for data centers, benefiting from Alphabet's spending plans.

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One Under-the-Radar Stock With 100% Upside Potential

POET Technologies (POET) is highlighted for its potential in silicon photonics, with a $18.11 price target implying 111.8% upside. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $569,925, up 112.29% YoY, but missed estimates. POET has $796M in cash and a $500M potential deal with Lumilens. Risks include competition, dilution, and production delays. Comparisons are made to Coherent (COHR) and Credo (CRDO).

POET Stock Rally Not Over Yet? Retail Traders Turn Ecstatic After CFO Signals Big Order Roadmap

POET Technologies (POET) shares rose 7% after its CFO disclosed a strong order roadmap for photonics components, including a new order from Marvell. The company expects orders to exceed $5 million this year, up from a previous $5 million order. Retail trader sentiment on Stocktwits turned 'extremely bullish,' with shares up 40% in two days and 62% year-to-date.

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This Little-Known AI Company Is Quietly Building for the Data Center Boom

POET, a small AI company, is preparing for the data center boom. Analysts project a bull scenario of $20.32, but note risks including a $321M deficit and past earnings misses. Comparisons are made to Lumentum (LITE) and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI). POET has a $1.3B market cap and $796M in liquidity, with a price target of $17.74.

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POET Stock Takes A Break After Stellar 47% Weekly Run – POET Technologies Raises $400M Capital, Announces Departure Of Long-Time CFO

POET Technologies (POET) announced a $400M capital raise via a securities offering at $21 per share, with warrants exercisable at $26.15. The funds will support expansion, R&D, and acquisitions. CFO Thomas Mika plans to retire this year. Shares fell over 15% after the news. Q1 revenue beat estimates at $503K, but loss per share was wider than expected at $0.08.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings, Fed Minutes: Why TSLA, SLS, IBRX, CAVA, POET, BA Are In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday ahead of Nvidia's earnings report and Fed minutes release. Nvidia (NVDA) announced a Google Cloud partnership. Tesla (TSLA) saw retail speculation over a potential SpaceX merger. ImmunityBio (IBRX) and Sellas Lifesciences (SLS) rose on positive news. Nio (NIO) and Boeing (BA) faced mixed sentiment. Investors also await earnings from Target (TGT) and others.

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