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Marvell Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development, and sale of integrated circuits. Its products include data processing units, security solutions, automotive, coherent DSP, DCI optical modules, ethernet controllers, ethernet PHYs, ethernet switches, linear driver, PAM DSP, transimpedance amplifiers, fibre channel, HDD, SSD controller, storage accelerators, ASIC, and Marvell government solutions. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Singapore, Israel, India, China, and Others. The company was founded by Wei Li Dai and Pantas Sutardja in 1995 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

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Marvells announced all-stock acquisition of Lumentum is driving attention as shares fall, with many traders worried about dilution, the purchase price and execution risks before the deal closes. Others see the combination of Marvells connectivity technology and Lumentums optical capabilities as a strategic bet on AI data-center demand.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is selling off alongside semiconductor stocks after Intels weak results and outlook raised concerns about chip demand, while broader worries about AI spending and elevated valuations add pressure. Traders are divided ahead of AMDs earnings: some expect further downside, while others see the pullback as overdone and argue AMDs growth and market-share gains distinguish it from Intel.

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of optical and photonic products. It operates through the Cloud and Networking, and Industrial Tech segments. The Cloud and Networking segment refers to a portfolio of optical and photonic components, modules, and subsystems. The Industrial Tech segment includes solid-state lasers, kilowatt-class fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, diode lasers, and gas lasers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Marvells agreed all-stock acquisition of Lumentum has dominated discussion, with LITE shares selling off as holders focus on the fixed share exchange ratio, exposure to MRVLs decline and the lengthy closing timeline. Many traders criticize the terms and dilution risk, while others see strategic value in combining Marvells connectivity technology with Lumentums optics for AI data centers.

Compass Pathways Plc is a biotechnology company, which provides mental health care services. It focuses on improving the lives of those who are suffering with mental health challenges and who are not helped by current treatments. The company was founded by Goldsmith George Jay and Malievskaia Ekaterina in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Traders tie the sharp selloff to Usonas NDA filing, which heightened concerns that the competitor could reach market before Compass as CMPSs own NDA timeline remains uncertain. Bulls argue the threat is overstated because Usona targets a different depression indication and may lack commercial infrastructure; some also cite broader biotech weakness and criticize Compass management for limited timeline clarity.

Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

CEO Wes Cummins CNBC comments that substantial planned data-center capacity still needs financing have intensified concerns about borrowing costs, dilution and execution amid a broader selloff in AI infrastructure stocks. Traders are split between those worried about funding risk and those pointing to long-term hyperscaler leases and continued demand as support for the business outlook.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

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AAOI is drawing attention amid a sharp, volatile pullback alongside AI-infrastructure and optical stocks, with traders citing sector weakness, concerns about dilution and customer concentration, and uncertainty ahead of earnings. Some see the selloff as a buying opportunity tied to data-center optics demand, while others fear further downside if results or guidance disappoint.

Sandisk Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash technology. Its products include solid state drives, memory cards, and USB flash drives. The company was founded on February 5, 2024 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Sandisk Corp

SanDisks sharp selloff despite strong earnings and guidance is driving discussion, with traders linking pressure to Kioxias cautious NAND outlook and broader weakness in memory and semiconductor stocks. The debate is between concerns that NAND pricing and AI-related growth may cool, and bullish views that strong data-center demand and the companys results make the decline excessive.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apples fiscal Q4 earnings report is the main focus, with traders weighing holiday-quarter guidance and iPhone Duo demand against rising memory costs and the stocks elevated valuation. The community is split between expecting strong results to support the shares and fearing a selloff even after a beat; many also see Apples reaction as important for the broader tech market.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Intel Corp.

Intel Corp

Intels sharp selloff is being tied to a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter outlook, with supply constraints and softer PC demand weighing despite a strong recent quarter. Traders are split between viewing the decline as an oversold buying opportunity and expecting further losses, amid broader pressure on technology and semiconductor stocks.

Upstart Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of a cloud-based artificial intelligence lending platform. It operates through the following segments: Personal Lending, Auto Lending, and Other. The Personal Lending segment focuses on unsecured personal loans and small dollar loans. The Auto Lending segment is involved in auto refinance and auto retail loans. The Other segment refers to HELOCs and other. The company was founded by David Joseph Girouard, Anna Mongayt Counselman, and Paul Gu in December 2013 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Veeco Instruments, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and support of semiconductor process equipment. Its technologies consist of metal organic chemical vapor deposition, advanced packaging lithography, wet etch and clean, laser annealing, ion beam, molecular beam epitaxy, wafer inspection, and atomic layer deposition systems. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Plainview, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The companies said the merger completion would remain subject to other customary closing conditions, including the final regulatory approval from China’s State Administration.</li><li>The deal was announced in October 2025, for the companies to combine in an all-stock merger to create a semiconductor equipment company with an enterprise value of about $4.4 billion.&nbsp;</li><li>The merged entity is expected to increase its total addressable market to over $5 billion, with greater exposure to artificial intelligence and the corresponding demand for power solutions.</li></ul>Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) and Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) announced on Friday that the companies’ stockholders have approved a merger deal.The merger deal between the two companies is expected to close in the second half of 2026.The companies said the merger completion would remain subject to other customary closing conditions, including the final regulatory approval from China’s State Administration.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ACLS">Shares of ACLS</a> closed up 5.63% on Friday, and continued to rise by over 0.88% after-hours.Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VECO">shares of VECO</a> ended the session almost 6% higher, and declined about 0.26% after market close.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Contours</h2>In October 2025, the companies announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger that would create a semiconductor equipment company with an enterprise value of about $4.4 billion.Under the terms of the deal, Veeco shareholders are expected to receive 0.3575 Axcelis shares for each share they own. After the deal completion, Axcelis shareholders are expected to own about 58%, and Veeco shareholders are expected to own approximately 42% of the combined company.Veeco's $230 million in outstanding 2029 convertible bonds will be assumed by the combined company in connection with the transaction, the companies said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Rationale</h2>The companies said that the merged entity would result in a leading semiconductor equipment company with an attractive operating profile, a robust R&amp;D innovation engine, and an expanded product portfolio with opportunities for cost and revenue synergies.The merged entity is expected to increase its total addressable market to over $5 billion, with greater exposure to artificial intelligence and the corresponding demand for power solutions. The deal is also expected to result in an annual run-rate cost synergies of $35 million within 24 months following closing, with the majority likely to be achieved within the first 12 months.The companies also noted that on a pro-forma basis for FY24, the combined company generated revenue of $1.7 billion, non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) gross margin of 44%, and adjusted core profit of $387 million, as of October 2025."This merger capitalizes on the core competencies of both Veeco and Axcelis to address our customers' critical needs," Dr. Bill MiIler, Chief Executive Officer of Veeco, said at the time."With increased R&amp;D scale, the combination of these two exceptional businesses will accelerate our ability to solve material challenges, enable advanced chip manufacturing and build an even stronger company that can deliver superior value for all stakeholders," MiIler added.The combined company is also expected to execute a share repurchase program after the deal closes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around ACLS shares remained in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘normal’ message volumes.Meanwhile, retail sentiment around VECO shares were in the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘normal’ message volumes.ACLS shares have gained more than 31% in the past year, while VECO shares have risen over 21% in the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-smx-shares-rally-today/cZbFVxNR4FF">SMX Shares Rallied Over 129% Today — Here’s Why</a> &nbsp;

In this photo illustration, an Axcelis Technologies company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Axcelis Technologies said the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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