[Marvel Technology Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Acquire Lumentum] According to a report by Jinse Finance on October 29th, foreign media reported that sources familiar with the matter revealed that Marvel Technology Group (MRVL.O) is in advanced talks to acquire Lumentum (LITE.O), a manufacturer of data center optical communication equipment. This potentially massive deal is expected to be another major merger and acquisition in the artificial intelligence industry as it races to expand. Sources indicated that the deal could be announced as early as next week. Marvel Technology Group (MRVL.O) shares fell more than 10% in after-hours trading, while Lumentum (LITE.O) shares surged as much as 15%. Lumentum manufactures lasers and other optical technology equipment used to transmit massive amounts of data at high speeds. This hardware is a crucial foundation for the AI boom, enabling data centers and telecommunications companies to transmit information between servers, different facilities, and other destinations. Marvel currently sources lasers from Lumentum, so a successful deal would help streamline its supply chain.