Two big names in the photo industry were in the news this week: Nikon lost a record-breaking 86 billion yen, or more than $542 million at current exchange rates, in the last fiscal year. Now, the company's largest shareholder, the French-Italian eyewear company EssilorLuxottica, is reportedly weighing a major acquisition of the company, sending its stock soaring. Meanwhile, GoPro has announced it is reviewing strategic options that may include a potential sale of the company or merger. The action cam maker also announced disappointing Q4 2025 earnings.

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