$NVDA — Nvidia’s $4B Photonics Bet Sets the Tone — Sector Surge Meets Telecom Standards and Retail Softness

$NVDA — Nvidia’s $4 billion allocation to optical suppliers ignited a broad photonics rally, forcing analysts to re-rate leaders and sending investors hunting smaller plays. At the same time, MWC moves on Net5.5G and GSMA affordability pilots point to longer-term infrastructure demand, even as retail data (Target) and a raft of 8‑K filings keep near‑term risk visible.