Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. shares rise 2.56% after-hours.

Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. rose 2.56% in after-hours trading. The company's stock price increase may be attributed to the recent news events, such as DeFi Development Corp. announcing a proposed private offering of $100 million in convertible senior notes due 2030, which could indicate positive market sentiment towards the company. Additionally, Onto Innovation Inc. announced an agreement to acquire the materials analysis business of Semilab International for approximately $545 million, which could also contribute to the overall positive market sentiment.