POET Technologies is trading 5% down in pre-market at $8.93, with the decline appearing aligned with broader risk-off sentiment; no new company-specific announcement was identified for August 18, 2026.
- Nasdaq futures fell 1.17% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.55% amid geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and rising bond yields.
- Second-quarter results released August 13 reported $569,925 in revenue and a narrowed $11.3 million loss.