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Huang’s optics verdict sparks a rally in AI optical stocks
technology2 months ago

Huang’s optics verdict sparks a rally in AI optical stocks

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang used Marvell’s Computex keynote to champion a copper-to-optics strategy for AI data centers—use copper where possible, then scale with optics to meet GPU-to-GPU traffic needs. The comments helped lift optical-interconnect names (Coherent, Lumentum, Corning, Marvell, Ciena) as investors expect a rapid shift to photonics in AI infrastructure, backed by Nvidia’s multi‑billion‑dollar photonics investments and bullish Bank of America price targets for related stocks.

Credo to Acquire DustPhotonics, Boosting Silicon Photonics Roadmap
business4 months ago

Credo to Acquire DustPhotonics, Boosting Silicon Photonics Roadmap

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd announced a definitive agreement to acquire DustPhotonics for $750 million in cash and about 0.92 million Credo shares, with potential earnouts up to ~3.21 million shares; the deal accelerates Credo’s move into silicon photonics, creating a vertically integrated optical connectivity platform spanning SerDes, DSP, and Silicon Photonics for AI infrastructure. DustPhotonics provides SiPho PICs covering 400G to 1.6T (with a 3.2T roadmap), supporting hyperscale AI applications, and Credo expects >$500 million in optical revenue in fiscal 2027 with the transaction accretive to non-GAAP EPS in 2027. Close is expected in Q2 2026, subject to approvals.