Why Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were among the market's biggest losers on Monday

The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending.

Market Watch • an hour ago

Eminence Grey and Lumen Partner to Deliver Sovereign AI Infrastructure Across the U.S.

Collaboration combines Eminence Grey's sovereign AI platform with Lumen's physical infrastructure and programmable network to help organizations securely connect AI environments from the edge to the cloud SHERIDAN, Wyo. and DENVER, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eminence Grey and Lumen Technologies (Nasdaq: LUMN) today announced a partnership to deliver sovereign AI infrastructure for government agencies, enterprises, and AI innovators.

PRNewsWire • Oct 8, 2026

The Only Dividend Stocks I Would Bet My Retirement On

When retiring on dividends, you need to be highly selective to ensure that your portfolio does not disappoint you. I detail the only dividend stocks that I would trust to generate passive income to fund my retirement. I provide a multi-part test to significantly reduce the risks that a dividend stock will let you down in retirement.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2026

The Dark Side Of Retiring On Dividends

Retiring on dividends can help you weather market crashes without selling shares. However, three major risks can still derail your retirement. I detail what these are and how to mitigate them.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2026

Lumen Technologies to move stock listing to Nasdaq

Lumen Technologies said on Friday it plans to transfer the listing of its common ​stock and two Qwest Corp notes ‌to Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange, saying the exchange better fits its technology-focused business as it ​expands networking services for AI customers.

Reuters • Sep 25, 2026

Lumen Technologies Announces Intention to Transfer Stock Exchange Listing to Nasdaq

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the voluntary transfer of the listing of Lumen's common stock, as well as the 6.500% Notes due 2051 (CTGG) and 6.750% Notes due 2052 (CTHH) issued by its wholly owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (the “Securities”), from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). Lumen and Qwest Corporation have filed applic.

Business Wire • Sep 25, 2026

Lumen Unveils Intelligent Internet to Transform Enterprise Networking

LUMN launches Intelligent Internet, offering flexible bandwidth, term-based pricing and security as enterprise AI workloads drive demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2026

Lumen Launches Intelligent Internet, Bringing Cloud-Like Agility to Enterprises

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies today launched Lumen® Intelligent Internet, the next evolution of its enterprise internet offering, giving customers a new digital internet experience that lets them buy connectivity in minutes and scale bandwidth up or down as AI, cloud, and business needs change. AI and rapidly increasing data movement are putting new pressure on enterprise networks. IDC research found that 37% of enterprises saw bandwidth needs grow by more than 50% year over year,.

Business Wire • Sep 21, 2026

Lumen Technologies Bets on Digital Networks as AI Inference Strains Connectivity

Lumen Technologies NYSE: LUMN is focusing its strategy on digitizing enterprise networking, expanding Network-as-a-Service offerings and managing its legacy operations for cash generation, President and CFO Chris Stansbury said at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference.

MarketBeat • Sep 11, 2026

Lumen Technologies Maps AI Networking Growth Strategy at Citi Conference

Lumen Technologies NYSE: LUMN Chief Executive Officer Kate Johnson said the company is positioning its network and software capabilities around enterprise demand for artificial intelligence, arguing that customers increasingly need to move data among buildings, cloud platforms, data centers and edge locations in real time.

MarketBeat • Sep 11, 2026