There is zero demand for anything that doesn't generate revenue at this interest rate.

The investment community is looking for something that helps them weather high rates, in an inflationary economy. That means revenue-generating businesses with pricing power. POET does not fit this category, yet.

I can pull up a list of companies with positive free cashflow trading at cheap valuation, I can even buy gov bonds yielding 4%. The average investor looking for value have little reasons to touch POET. The era where a company can be highly valued off of good ideas is over.

Luckily, POET is nearing volume production for its initial products. Once POET ships its engines and begin to have cashflow, there will be demand for the stock. Until then, expect practically zero volume unless there are good news.