During post-market hours on October 1, the optical communications sector exhibited modest movement. As of press time, mainstream names showed mixed performance, with most stocks moving within 1%, and trading activity remained relatively steady. The sector lacked a clear directional bias, with investors maintaining a watchful stance near key technical levels.

On the individual stock front, MRVL rose 0.37% to $269.06 in post-market trading, showing relative strength after touching a high of $270.28 during the session. POET gained 0.13% to $7.65. On the downside, AAOI fell 0.67% to $106.60, leading declines among mainstream names with relatively active post-market volume; LITE dropped 0.17% to $1,044.00; AXTI declined 0.13% to $81.70; GLW fell 0.11% to $160.25; COHR dropped 0.11% to $318.84; NOK decreased 0.19% to $10.35.

Among derivative names, MVLL advanced 1.22% to $37.19, outperforming the sector; LITZ gained 0.25% to $20.45; LITX slipped 0.05% to $38.95; and AAOX fell 1.31% to $10.51, posting the largest decline in the group. Overall, the optical communications sector showed limited volatility during post-market hours, with trading volume declining from regular session levels as investors maintained a cautious stance awaiting further catalysts for directional guidance.

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