Marvell Technology (MRVL) shares fell 10% by 12:54 p.m. EDT after the company agreed to buy optical laser maker Lumentum (LITE) in an all-stock deal valuing it at roughly $115 billion, a 24% premium. Investors worried Marvell may be paying a steep price, since Lumentum's stock had already risen sharply over two years and the purchase price was more than five times its share price a year earlier. The article says Marvell is drawn to Lumentum's indium phosphide laser technology, which could be combined with Marvell's digital signal processors and connectivity for next-generation AI systems as co-packaged optics spread inside server racks. It also notes AI stocks are volatile and have recovered from past selloffs, while investors fear the upcoming midterm elections.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 204.81 |
| Change that session | -4.14% |
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