{
  "id": 17814233,
  "title": "Marvell to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion in record AI connectivity deal as shares fall 3%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/marvell-to-acquire-lumentum-for-115-billion-in-record-ai-connectivity",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/marvell-to-acquire-lumentum-for-115-billion-in-record-ai-connectivity-deal-as-shares-fall-3-101793629442495.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvell Technology announced on Monday a $115 billion acquisition of optical components maker Lumentum, a deal that could set a new record for the largest merger between public companies. The move aims to bolster Marvell's position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market, according to the companies' announcement. The combined entity would have an estimated total addressable market of $550 billion, providing both firms access to a significantly larger market for their products and services.",
  "summary": "Marvell will acquire Lumentum for $115 billion in a record deal to expand its AI connectivity business, even as shares of both companies fall.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/marvell-to-buy-lumentum-in-115-billion-deal-in-ai-data-center-bet",
        "published": "2026-11-02T12:22:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Marvell to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion AI connectivity deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/marvell-to-acquire-lumentum-in-115-billion-ai-connectivity-deal",
        "published": "2026-11-02T14:23:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Slashdot",
        "title": "Marvell to Buy Lumentum In $115 Billion Bet On AI Connectivity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/marvell-to-buy-lumentum-in-115-billion-bet-on-ai-connectivity",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}