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Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.

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キャシー・ウッド（Cathie Wood）率いる投資会社Ark Investは、先週水曜日に、Amazon.com Inc.（NASDAQ:AMZN）、「ロビンフッド・マーケットス株式会社」（Robinhood Markets Inc.）（NASDAQ:HOOD）、Reddit Inc.（NYSE:RDDT）および「アドバンスト・マイクロ・デバイセズ社」（Advanced Micro Devices Inc.）（NASDAQ:AMD）に関して大規模なトレードを実施した。

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Cathie Wood氏率いるArk Investは、火曜日にAmazon.com Inc（NASDAQ：AMZN）、Reddit Inc（NYSE：RDDT）、Advanced Micro Devices Inc（NASDAQ：AMD）で大規模なトレードを行いました。

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As Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains in the AI spotlight, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) lesser valuation and increasing investor attention are making waves, particularly among smart-beta and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">innovation-oriented funds</a>.
Here are three non-leveraged ETFs that include AMD:
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<li>ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>): Cathie Wood&#8216;s actively managed fund is doubling down on AMD, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44969765/cathie-wood-buys-more-nvidia-and-amd-stock-as-chinese-tech-giants-stockpile-chips-amid-looming-us-export-curbs">consecutive buys of more than $2.3 million this week</a>. The fund price has returned 33% of value on the past year.</li>
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): With high concentration in chipmakers, SOXX is still holding a strong AMD allocation, wagering on secular growth in computing and AI infrastructure over the long term. The fund has had a price erosion of about 13% in the past year, but this fund might be a good long-term play: if you look at the price returns over the past 5 years, it is more than 139%.</li>
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>): Another semiconductor ETF heavyweight, SMH has regularly had AMD as one of its top holdings, a testament to faith in the company&#8217;s capability to compete on price and performance. The past year has seen relatively flat prices.</li>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/04/44854262/chipwrecked-nvidias-export-ban-triggers-etf-meltdown-and-one-big-winner">Chipwrecked: Nvidia&#8217;s Export Ban Triggers ETF Meltdown (And One Big Winner)</a>
Since Nivida continues to trade in excess of 20 times last year&#8217;s revenues, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/45006075/sentiment-fissures-in-the-semiconductor-space-put-spotlight-on-direxions-amd-focused-bull-and-bear-funds">AMD&#8217;s more modest 6x revenue multiple </a>makes a relatively convincing case for portfolio diversification. It ain&#8217;t cheap-cheap, but in the chip business today, it&#8217;s almost torture to pass up.
Supporting the case for AMD is a bullish trend in the options market. On Thursday, Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/04/44990727/spotlight-on-advanced-micro-devices-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">options scanner</a> caught a string of long-expiry call options on AMD — the traditional game played by institutions as a play for medium- to long-term conviction. 
Debit trades in this fashion don&#8217;t pay until and unless the stock reaches targets by expiration time, implying the speculators are not only positive but willing to put actual capital on it.
But optimism is asterisked. The U.S. government&#8217;s restrictions on AI chip exports to China, a key market, have placed a policy-induced cloud over the entire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor industry</a>. 
Although former President Donald Trump has suggested a more relaxed approach, negotiations are tenuous. For AMD, that translates to surfing waves of hope and uncertainty in equal proportions.
But that hasn&#8217;t deterred contrarians or ETFs such as ARKQ from increasing their exposure. It is apparent now that AMD might not be the loudest name in the chip game, but it&#8217;s turning out to be one of the cleverest bets — and ETFs are taking notice.
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Forget Nvidia, ETFs Are Quietly Piling Into AMD — Do They Know Something We Don't?

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares dropped sharply after the company announced on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45011721/intel-just-announced-q2-guidance-below-estimates-why-the-stock-is-tumbling">disappointing second-quarter guidance</a>.
The announcement came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rosenblatt Securities On Intel</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59972d99803ad30001fc246d/kevin-cassidy">Analyst Kevin Cassidy</a> maintained a Sell rating, while reducing the price target from $18 to $14.
Intel reported first-quarter revenue of $12.7 billion, down 11% sequentially and 1% year-on-year, although it beat consensus of $12.2 billion, Cassidy said in a note. Management expressed concern, however, that the beat was driven by "customers purchasing ahead of potential tariffs," which could impact demand in the second quarter, he added.
The company guided to second-quarter revenue of $11.8 billion at the mid-point, significantly missing consensus estimate of $12.8 billion, the analyst stated. "While coming into the year, growth seemed possible, Management is now seeing an increasingly uncertain economic landscape," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan On Intel</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f1c1bdefacff0001706787/harlan-sur">Analyst</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f1c1bdefacff0001706787/harlan-sur"> Harlan Sur</a> reiterated an Underweight rating, while cutting the price target from $23 to $20.
While Intel reported its quarterly revenues, margins and earnings ahead of expectations, this was due to a "pull-forward in demand ahead of potential tariffs/trade-related dynamics," Sur said. Management guided to a 7% sequential decline in revenues in the second quarter, worse than consensus expectations of 5% growth, he added.
An uncertain macro environment due to tariff and trade dynamics puts Intel's TAM (total addressable market) growth outlooks at risk and could impact the company's performance in the seasonally stronger back half of the year, the analyst stated. 
"Intel should see a modest uplift in gross margins next year as it starts to move wafers in-house with 70% of Panther Lake logic silicon produced in-house," he further wrote. New CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, highlighted several new strategic initiatives including creating a flatter/leaner leadership structure in efforts to drive more costs out of the business and improve FCF generation.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BofA Securities On Intel</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a5e02943eaaa00018d9399/vivek-arya">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a5e02943eaaa00018d9399/vivek-arya">Vivek Arya</a> reaffirmed a Neutral rating and price target of $23.
Intel&#8217;s new CEO is "taking the right actions re focusing back on innovation, pruning costs, removing mgmt. layers etc," Arya said. He added, however, that the company's large size, unprofitable manufacturing, stiff competition from Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:&nbsp;NVDA) and Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) make it more challenging to "turn things around in the next few years."
"The tariff environment adds further near-term headwinds," the analyst wrote. Intel could face continued gross margin headwinds through 2025 and 2026, he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Benchmark On Intel</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e2ae9e3430dee0001c80e0c/cody-acree">Analyst Cody Acree</a> reiterated a Hold rating on the stock.
Intel's quarterly earnings came in at 13 cents per share, coming in ahead of Street expectations by 12 cents per share, Acree said. The company guided to revenue of $11.2 billion to $12.4 billion, down 2% to 12% sequentially, below the consensus estimates, he added.
Intel expects customer activity to slow going ahead, driven by rising tariff and regulatory uncertainty as well as heightened risk of recession, the analyst stated. CEO Tan's long-term strategy is "likely to take at least several quarters before Intel's competitive position is even beginning to improve," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Cantor Fitzgerald On Intel</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e21cde3430dee0001c717dd/quinn-bolton">Analyst Quinn Bolton</a> maintained a Hold rating on the stock.
Intel reported strong results but guided to a decline in second-quarter revenues, Bolton said. "The outperformance in 1Q25 was largely attributed to order pull ins ahead of tariffs along with stronger than anticipated demand for the company&#8217;s Raptor Lake products," he added.
Management expects tariff risks to weigh on demand going ahead, the analyst stated. Due to this management gave a "wider than usual guidance range for 2Q25 ($11.2-$12.4BN)," he further wrote.
INTL Price Action: Shares of Intel had declined by 6.91% to $20.01 at the time of publication on Friday.
Read More: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45008023/intel-weighs-taiwan-semiconductor-partnership-to-boost-chip-game">Intel Weighs Taiwan Semiconductor Partnership To Boost Chip Game</a>
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Intel Shares Slide As Tariff Jitters Cloud Outlook, Analysts See More Challenges Despite New CEO Initiatives

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Thursday that he met with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to explore a partnership as the former struggled to ramp up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">its foundry business</a>.
Tan hinted at his plans to boost the struggling chipmaker&#8217;s prospects by fostering a return to the office mandate and focusing on core engineering work, Reuters cites from an investor meeting.
The chipmaker plans to reduce operational expenses to $17 billion in 2025 and $16 billion in 2026 while cutting its 2025 capital expenditure target from $20 billion to $18 billion.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44990084/taiwan-semiconductor-to-begin-production-of-14-nm-chips-in-2028-enhancing-ai-and-smartphone-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor To Begin Production Of Advanced 1.4nm Chips In 2028</a>
On Thursday, Intel reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45001410/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-takes-bold-steps-to-revive-chipmaker-says-bureaucracy-is-suffocating-the-innovation" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of $12.67 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $12.3 billion. Adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share topped the projected 1 cent. However, Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, below the $12.84 billion analysts expected.
Reuters cited CFO David Zinsner during the investor meeting as saying tariff concerns prompted customers to hoard Intel chips, boosting sales in the first quarter. However, the company, unable to determine the tariff concerns induced surplus, expects the second quarter to suffer.
Zinsner said the very fluid trade policies in the U.S. and beyond and regulatory risks have increased the chance of an economic slowdown with the probability of a recession growing.
China imports $10 billion worth of chips from the U.S. annually. About $8 billion of these are central processing units (CPUs) assembled by Intel in the U.S., Reuters cited Bernstein analysts.
Intel stock plunged 38% in the last 12 months as it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44792707/intel-stock-surges-5-on-potential-altera-sale-trumps-tariff-relief-provides-added-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">failed to capitalize</a> on the shift to artificial intelligence accelerators, similar to those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor.
Intel fired its chief&nbsp;Pat Gelsinger&nbsp;in 2024 after his turnaround plan to take on Taiwan Semiconductor failed to impress the board.
Intel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42826372/intel-struggles-to-compete-with-amd-and-nvidia-in-data-centers-and-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">struggled as rivals</a> Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Nvidia captured market share in data centers, AI, and GPUs, impacting profitability.
Intel reportedly tapped Taiwan Semiconductor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44962945/intel-taps-taiwan-semiconductor-for-advanced-2nm-process-for-ai-powered-chips-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">for a 2nm process</a> to manufacture Nova Lake PC chips, which are expected to be available in 2026.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor&nbsp;told Bloomberg that&nbsp;it had not&nbsp;discussed forming a venture or sharing its technology with any company, dismissing speculation of a possible collaboration with Intel.
Price Actions:&nbsp;At the last check Friday, INTC stock was down 8.05% to $19.77 premarket.
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Intel Weighs Taiwan Semiconductor Partnership To Boost Chip Game

While being under the shadow of a major competitor isn't necessarily the strongest selling point, for semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), it certainly has its perks. Yes, the chipmaking industry tends to focus on artificial-intelligence darling Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), thanks to its world-class graphics processors and innovative tech architectures. Still, AMD is no slouch, delivering its own advanced solutions.
Moreover, investors looking for a discount may prefer the smaller enterprise. While the tech ecosystem has suffered significant volatility, NVDA still trades at over<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/nvda/key-statistics"> 20-times</a> last year's sales. In contrast, AMD stock tips the revenue multiple<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/amd/key-statistics"> scale</a> six times over. By itself, it may not be the cheapest valuation. At the same time, one's semiconductor dollars may go further with Advanced Micro.
Another factor that may inspire confidence in AMD stock is the backing of the smart money. While analysts offering opinions on a publicly traded security are important, It's quite another thing when traders put real money on the line. Recently, Benzinga's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/04/44990727/spotlight-on-advanced-micro-devices-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity"> options scanner</a> identified several bullish transactions, most of them long-expiry call options.
Such trades are known as debit-based transactions – they start from a cash outflow position, with speculators betting that a specific outcome will materialize. The significance is that because of the debit paid, the target event must materialize prior to expiration for the option contract to be profitable. Because of this framework, the unusual options activity implies significant confidence in AMD stock.
Nevertheless, not every element favors the underlying chipmaker. Perhaps most worryingly, political dynamics threaten to unwind prior enthusiasm in the semiconductor space. In particular, U.S. government<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44900227/amd-stock-drops-amid-ai-chip-export-ban-whats-going-on"> restrictions on AI chip exports to China</a> along with several other regions cast a dark shadow over proceedings. While President Donald Trump has signaled a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942449/trump-pledges-substantial-cut-in-china-tariffs-but-refuses-to-make-it-zero-if-they-dont-make-a-deal-we-will-set-the-deal"> willingness to negotiate</a>, tensions with Beijing remain high.
True, some contrarians are viewing the red ink in AMD stock and its ilk as a buying opportunity. At the same time, tariff exemptions and other negotiations can always break down, imposing uncertainty over the entire matter.
The Direxion ETFs: Still, with the ambiguity in the arena comes potential opportunity with financial service provider Direxion and its library of sector and company-focused exchange-traded funds. Earlier this year, the firm launched two new products. For the optimists, the Direxion Daily AMD Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMUU#NASDAQ">AMUU</a>) delivers leveraged firepower. For pessimists, the Direxion Daily AMD Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMDD#NASDAQ">AMDD</a>) could be a tempting proposition.
Primarily, the benefit of these specialized instruments is convenience. With the AMUU ETF seeking daily investment results of 200% of AMD stock – while the AMDD seeks 100% of the inverse performance of the namesake security – these vehicles offer an alternative to options trading. And unlike derivative contracts, ETF shares (or units) can be bought and sold like any other public security.
However, it's important to realize that Direxion leveraged and inverse funds are designed for speculation. As such, prospective participants should anticipate high volatility. Also, a position should not be held for longer than one day. Exposure beyond this recommended period may lead to value decay due to the daily effect of compounding volatility.
The AMUU ETF: Thanks to the chaotic environment that plagued the tech sector this year, the AMUU ETF started off on the backfoot, slipping 38% since its debut.
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<li>Prior to the steep drop that materialized in April, the AMUU ETF attempted to establish a baseline of support at $18.50. Speculators may assume this to be a natural rebound target.</li>
<li>Positive momentum appears to be building recently, with the bulls energized by the Trump administration's overtures toward China.</li>
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The AMDD ETF: On the other end of the equation, the AMDD ETF has benefited from the tech malaise but only slightly, up 6% since its debut.
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<li>At its closing peak, the inverse AMD fund closed above the $34 level, demonstrating a sign of intent which quickly subsided.</li>
<li>Presently, price discovery for AMDD is locked in a relatively sideways channel, with investors apparently waiting for additional catalysts.</li>
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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Lip-Bu Tan is taking action to revive the struggling chipmaker, announcing significant organizational changes just five weeks into his tenure.
What Happened: Tan is streamlining Intel&#8217;s leadership structure, requiring hybrid employees to work four days in the office starting in the third quarter of 2025, and enforcing stringent cost controls, as outlined in the company's first-quarter earnings call. Currently, hybrid employees are expected to spend around three days per week on-site.
&#8220;Organizational complexity and bureaucracies have been suffocating the innovation and agility we need to win,&#8221; Tan said. &#8220;It takes too long for decisions to get made.&#8221;
The chipmaker plans to reduce operational expenses to $17 billion in 2025 and $16 billion in 2026, while cutting its 2025 capital expenditure target from $20 billion to $18 billion. Intel is focusing on better utilizing existing assets before committing to new spending.
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44996628/intel-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-tumble-on-weak-guidance-chipmaker-plans-swift-actions-to-drive-efficiency">reported first-quarter revenue</a> of $12.67 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $12.3 billion, with adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share exceeding the projected 1 cent. However, Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, below the $12.84 billion analysts expected.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44940178/warren-buffett-says-millions-are-trapped-living-an-american-nightmare-but-proposes-a-tool-far-more-useful-than-raising-minimum-wage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren Buffett Says Millions Are Trapped Living An ‘American Nightmare' — But Proposes A Tool ‘Far More Useful' Than Raising Minimum Wage</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/ibkr-widget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/ibkr-widget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>Why It Matters: Intel&#8217;s stock has plummeted nearly 64% over the past five years while competitors NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) have capitalized on the artificial intelligence boom.
Interestingly, the U.S.-China trade war has boosted demand for Intel&#8217;s older generation chips. &#8220;Macroeconomic concerns and tariffs have everybody hedging their bets,&#8221; said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel&#8217;s Chief Products Officer.
The company is also redefining its product portfolio with a &#8220;workload-first approach&#8221; for emerging AI applications, including reasoning models and edge computing.
Tan urged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45000866/intel-stock-has-fallen-nearly-64-in-5-years-now-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-clearly-there-are-no-quick-fixes-but-investors-should-stay-tuned">patience from investors</a>. &#8220;Clearly, there are no quick fixes,&#8221; he said, while encouraging stakeholders to &#8220;stay tuned&#8221; for future developments.
Price Action: Intel Corp. shares climbed 4.37% on Thursday to close at $21.49, but dropped 5.12% in after-hours trading to $20.39. Year to date, the stock has gained 6.28%.
Benzinga Edge&#8217;s Stock Rankings give the company a modest growth score of 3.61%. Curious how it measures up to semiconductor giants like Nvidia and AMD? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here for the full comparison</a>.
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Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan Takes Bold Steps To Revive Chipmaker, Says Bureaucracy Is 'Suffocating The Innovation'

As Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) works to reclaim its position in the semiconductor race, its new CEO is urging patience from investors.
What Happened: On Thursday, during Intel's first-quarter financial earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan was asked how long Intel's transformation might take.
In response, Tan admitted that "Clearly, there are no quick fixes," but underscored that the company is working on both short- and long-term plans to improve its competitive standing, especially in AI, GPUs, and edge computing.
"We are working through the roadmap with weekly update with the team," Tan said. "We may embrace some of the disruptive technology that is out there and partner with them to bring products to market faster."
Despite not offering a specific timeline for the company's recovery, Tan encouraged stakeholders to remain optimistic. "Stay tuned," he said, adding that all these plans are a work in progress.
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Why It's Important: Intel stock has dropped 63.74% in the past five years, <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/02/43708460/bill-gates-has-a-soft-spot-for-intel-but-says-the-chip-giant-has-lost-its-way-questions-whether-the">significantly underperforming than peers</a> like Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), both of which have capitalized on the AI boom and rising demand for advanced chips.
Last week, Reuters reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44881183/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-slams-suffocating-bureaucracy-puts-ai-front-and-center-with-leadership-reshuffle-direct-oversight-to-reinvent-company-after-years-of-setbacks">Tan will now directly oversee</a> the company's data center, AI, and personal computer chip divisions, citing an internal memo.
&#8220;It's clear to me that organizational complexity and bureaucratic processes have been slowly suffocating the culture of innovation we need to win,&#8221; he reportedly said in the memo, adding, &#8220;It takes too long to make decisions. New ideas are not given room or resources to incubate. And unnecessary silos lead to inefficient execution.&#8221;
Intel posted first-quarter revenue of $12.67 billion, topping analyst expectations of $12.3 billion. Adjusted earnings came in at 13 cents per share, well above projections of just 1 cent.
Looking ahead, the company expects second-quarter revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, falling short of the $12.84 billion analysts had forecast. Intel also projected an adjusted loss of 32 cents per share for the second quarter, steeper than the expected 16-cent loss.
Price Action: Intel shares rose 4.37% on Thursday, closing at $21.49, but slipped 5.12% in after-hours trading to $20.39. So far this year, the stock is up 6.28%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company currently holds a growth score of 3.61% in Benzinga Edge's Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares with</a> other top semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and AMD.
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Intel Stock Has Fallen Nearly 64% In 5 Years, Now CEO Lip-Bu Tan Says 'Clearly, There Are No Quick Fixes,' But Investors Should 'Stay Tuned'

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Advanced Micro Devices.
Looking at options history for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) we detected 57 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 57% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 26% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 21 are puts, for a total amount of $1,968,204 and 36, calls, for a total amount of $2,342,694.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $310.0 for Advanced Micro Devices over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Advanced Micro Devices options trades today is 4886.67 with a total volume of 53,857.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Advanced Micro Devices's big money trades within a strike price range of $60.0 to $310.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745517636_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$24.05</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$23.87</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$954.8K</td>
<td>890</td>
<td align="right">401</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.72</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$365.5K</td>
<td>618</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.13</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$285.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td align="right">416</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$37.95</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>529</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
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<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
In light of the recent options history for Advanced Micro Devices, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 20,546,068, the price of AMD is up 4.2% at $94.19. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $118.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Advanced Micro Devices, maintaining a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Advanced Micro Devices, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Advanced Micro Devices, maintaining a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Market Perform rating on Advanced Micro Devices with a target price of $95. 
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength due to March's strong durable goods orders economic data, and President Trump's announcement that he met with China earlier today.

Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is back in the news—this time, not only for its chips, but for <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44940832/intel-plans-to-slash-over-20-of-workforce-in-major-restructuring-under-new-ceo-lip-bu-tan-report">cutting 20% of its staff </a>as part of wider restructuring.
The company is set to release first quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes today. Investors aren&#8217;t simply eyeing the balance sheet—they&#8217;re listening to hear if Intel&#8217;s much-hyped turnaround is finally putting the pedal to the metal.
With Intel's stock already on a rollercoaster—down 43% over the past year, but outperforming the sector in 2024—its next move could be a catalyst not just for the company, but for a cluster of ETFs heavily exposed to its performance. Let's take a look at the key ETFs in the crosshairs and what's at stake.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs in Focus</h2>
REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Intel Exposure: 6.53%</li>
<li>AUM: $400 million</li>
<li>Strategy: Covered call income from tech volatility</li>
<li>FEPI leans on tech&#8217;s top names, including Intel, and looks to turn market jitters into cash flow via options. With Intel as a top-three holding, its earnings move could significantly affect FEPI's performance and income generation potential.</li>
</ul>
ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TINY#NYSE">TINY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Intel Exposure: 5.4%</li>
<li>AUM: $5.6 million</li>
<li>TINY might have a tiny footprint, but Intel occupies a large portion of its portfolio. This ETF is tuned into cutting-edge, nanoscale technologies—a space where Intel&#8217;s shift to AI chips could either set the world ablaze or go up in flames.</li>
</ul>
Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WISE#NASDAQ">WISE</a>)
<ul>
<li>Intel Exposure: 4.8%</li>
<li>AUM: $22.7M</li>
<li>WISE is entirely in on generative AI-related companies, and Intel is attempting to get in on that group. The company&#8217;s recent move into processors dedicated to AI may give it a boost in this ETF—if earnings and guidance back the shift.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Inflection Point</h2>
Intel&#8217;s reported layoffs follow a similar reduction in forces last year, and this latest one, pegged at 20% of employees, demonstrates how seriously newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan wants to overhaul the company. 
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44948776/investors-are-piling-into-intel-stock-wednesday-morning-heres-why">CEO has underscored the necessity of rebuilding engineering capabilities</a>, simplifying management, and speeding up innovation in fields such as AI and foundry services.
The stock jumped more than 5% yesterday on the news of job cuts, before settling at a gain of 1.86% by market close. This could be interpreted as Wall Street taking pain today as gain tomorrow.
However, analysts aren&#8217;t cheering just yet. Bernstein and Barclays both cut their price targets, citing residual execution risk and stiff competition from AI powerhouses like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chips, Cuts, And Comebacks</h2>
Intel&#8217;s earnings report will be a referendum on its AI strategy, restructuring plan, and whether Tan can make ambition real. For ETF investors, the result could influence not one name but an entire corner of the market wagering on the future of chips and AI.
So as the earnings bell tolls, three ETFs — FEPI, TINY, and, WISE — will win or lose based on how compellingly Intel makes its comeback tale.
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WISE

Intel Slashes Staff Ahead Of Q1 Earnings, ETFs Brace For Impact

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland maintains Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $150 to $135.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Advanced Micro Devices, Lowers Price Target to $135

The market may be moody, but bargain hunters are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">treating Big Tech</a> like it is Black Friday in July.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) &#8211; the untouchables of the last bull run &#8211; have been hit by a cocktail of inflation worries, trade tension tantrums and AI-spending skepticism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Tech Has Been Heavily Sold Off</h2>
But as Violeta Todorova, senior research analyst at Leverage Shares, notes, "Big technology companies with strong balance sheets and substantial cash reserves, such as Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, have been heavily sold off, making them particularly attractive for those viewing the selloff as temporary and sentiment driven." Todorova shared her insights exclusively with Benzinga via email.
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The culprits? Mounting "concerns around AI-related capital expenditure and escalating geopolitical tensions." But according to Todorova, that pain may be the price of opportunity. "The current price weakness presents an opportunity to start accumulating."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0424">Benzinga Pro</a> data reveals Nvidia stock is down over 25% YTD, Alphabet about 18%, Microsoft over 10%, Amazon 18% and Meta is down over 13% YTD. Broad tech sector tracking ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) is down about 11% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) is down almost 15% YTD.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Trump And China Are Affecting Big Tech</h2>
President Donald Trump's latest pivot on China is also turning heads. "The Trump administration&#8217;s softened stance on China and the temporary pause on sweeping tariffs have helped fuel a short-term rally in Big Tech stocks," Todorova told Benzinga.
With Trump calling the 145% tariff "too high" and likely to come down "substantially," hopes of a de-escalation are reviving bullish spirits. "A substantial easing on tariffs toward China could restore confidence in these companies&#8217; growth trajectories."
Still, Todorova notes the picture isn't all rosy. "Despite temporary exemptions on electronics, the threat of broader tariffs, including those targeting semiconductors still looms." Nvidia, in particular, faces headwinds: "Export bans on Nvidia and AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) chips have already triggered sharp declines."
The bottom line? 
"Often some of the market's strongest rebounds occur after sharp declines," notes Todorova, and for investors with "a longer time horizon and a steady hand," these oversold names may be a rare tech clearance sale.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta - Now In The Bargain Bin After Being 'Heavily Sold Off', Says Expert

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest increased its exposure to NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). These trades come amid ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry, particularly with U.S. sanctions affecting chip sales to China.
The Nvidia Trade saw Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) acquiring 4,731 shares of NVIDIA. The stock closed at $102.71, marking a 3.86% increase from the previous day. The total value of this trade amounted to approximately $485,921.This purchase reflects Ark&#8217;s confidence in NVIDIA&#8217;s potential, even as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44963176/chinese-tech-firms-led-by-alibaba-hoard-nvidia-ai-chips-amid-us-sanctions">stockpile NVIDIA&#8217;s AI chips</a> due to U.S. sanctions. These chips, specifically the H20 models, were designed to meet U.S. regulatory requirements, yet the looming threat of shipment restrictions has led to a surge in demand from Chinese companies.
The AMD Trade involved Ark&#8217;s ARKQ ETF purchasing 1,808 shares of Advanced Micro Devices. AMD&#8217;s stock saw a 4.79% rise, closing at $90.39. This acquisition, valued at around $163,425, comes as Ark continues to bolster its position in the semiconductor sector. On Tuesday, Ark had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44940763/ark-invests-bold-moves-nvidia-amd-airbnb-and-microsoft-in-focus">scooped up AMD shares</a> worth $2.14 million while picking Nvidia stock worth $1.09 million. Both these companies face U.S. export restrictions targeting China.
Other Key Trades:
<ul>
<li>Sold 182 Microsoft (MSFT) shares through ARKW</li>
<li>Sold 40,015 shares of UiPath Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) from ARKF ETF and 8,273 shares through ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 104,048 shares of Nurix Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRIX#NASDAQ">NRIX</a>) through ARKG.</li>
<li>Sold 147,820 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) in ARKG ETF.</li>
<li>Purchased 80,661 shares of 10X Genomics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NASDAQ">TXG</a>) via ARKG ETF.</li>
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Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) on Wednesday&nbsp;announced the successful interoperability of the&nbsp;Marvell Structera&nbsp;portfolio of Compute Express Link&nbsp;(CXL) devices&nbsp;with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) EPYC CPUs and&nbsp;5th&nbsp;Gen Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44948063/marvell-announces-successful-interoperability-of-structera-cxl-portfolio-with-amd-epyc-cpu-and-5th" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel Xeon platforms</a>.
The move marks Marvell&#8217;s progress towards an open and interoperable CXL ecosystem, which will address the growing demands for memory bandwidth and capacity in next-generation cloud data centers.
Marvell tapped AMD and Intel to extensively test Structera CXL products with AMD EPYC and 5th&nbsp;Gen Intel Xeon Scalable platforms across various configurations, workloads, and operating conditions.
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The results demonstrated seamless interoperability, delivering stability, scalability, and high-performance memory expansion that cloud data center providers need for mass deployment.
The first-quarter&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44852860/nvidia-lam-research-and-marvell-to-face-least-impact-from-tariffs-while-intel-and-arm-could-suffer-more-bofa-analyst'" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor earnings procession</a> kicked off with&nbsp;ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) last Wednesday&nbsp;and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44857887/taiwan-semiconductor-q1-surges-41-in-sales-boosted-by-ai-chip-demand-expanded-margins" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Thursday</a>.
For U.S. chip vendors,&nbsp;BofA Securities&nbsp;analysts Vivek Arya and Duksan Jang expect first-quarter results to beat as their original outlook was likely conservative and tariff-related pull-ins created a better demand environment. However, the second-quarter outlook could be in line as companies could widen the guidance range.
Marvell stock plunged over 55% year-to-date. Marvell&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44683383/marvell-plays-ai-hardball-divestiture-sparks-155-upside-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">exit from the</a> auto space follows its October quarter restructuring, where it began shifting investments away from enterprise networking, carrier infrastructure, and automotive.
The company is now focused on AI and accelerated computing, a theme JPMorgan&#8217;s&nbsp;Harlan Sur sees as key to unlocking long-term value.
Price Action: MRVL stock closed higher by 6.22% to $53.77 on Wednesday.
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Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) has tapped its long-term supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), for its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced 2nm process</a>.
Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are collaborating on a 2nm product to manufacture the compute tile for Intel&#8217;s next-gen Nova Lake PC processors, which are expected in 2026, TechNode <a target="_blank" href="https://technode.com/2025/04/23/intel-reportedly-places-orders-for-tsmcs-2nm-process/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) is already a client of Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s 2nm process.
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Last February, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger confirmed that the company had, for the first time, outsourced the compute tiles of two processors to Taiwan Semiconductor, which became the Intel Core Ultra 200V laptop series (Lunar Lake) and the Core Ultra 200S desktop series (Arrow Lake), its first AI PC processors.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44857887/taiwan-semiconductor-q1-surges-41-in-sales-boosted-by-ai-chip-demand-expanded-margins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told Bloomberg that</a> it did not engage in discussions to form a venture or share its technology with any company, dismissing speculation of possible collaboration with Intel. 
The Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel collaboration reports gained traction after Taiwan Semiconductor announced an additional $100 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking (on top of $65 billion in April 2024). 
Intel chief Lip-Bu Tan will likely meet Taiwanese suppliers in May to celebrate the inauguration of the Computex Taipei trade show, the Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2025/04/23/2003835641" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing supply chain sources on Monday. Tan is attempting to turn around the struggling US chipmaker.
Tan will hold a banquet to celebrate Intel&#8217;s 40-year presence in Taiwan before Computex opens on May 20 and invite Taiwanese suppliers to discuss global semiconductor industry dynamics. Tan would visit Intel suppliers in Taiwan.
In Intel&#8217;s latest annual report, Tan discussed prioritizing its position in the cloud-based artificial intelligence data center market and creating advanced process technologies to build its wafer foundry business.
Price Actions: INTC stock is up by 5.25% to $20.54 at the last check on Wednesday. 
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Shares of chip and semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be less than the current 145% but not 0%. A reduction in tariffs could reduce trade and supply chain uncertainty, which have weighed on the sector this year.

Many investors start their journey by buying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> they like, chasing dividends, or diversifying across various assets, only to later realize their portfolio needs a serious overhaul.
Whether it's portfolio allocation, dividend investing, or <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44553948/investor-with-640k-portfolio-aims-for-early-retirement-hoping-to-retire-in-5-years-or-less-but-faces-tough-choices-reddit-weights-in">early retirement</a> planning, the right strategy depends on clear financial goals. There are investors who hunt for high-yield <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44551261/early-retiree-making-17000-a-year-in-dividends-shares-top-7-stock-picks-says-ive-zero-regrets">dividends</a> while others prioritize growth, only to find that their holdings are too scattered or underperforming.
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One such investor, a 36-year-old with a $253,542 stock portfolio has recently turned to Reddit for advice. Despite his substantial holdings, he earns just $4,200 in annual dividends and admits his investments are &#8220;all over the place.&#8221;
&#8220;I feel like my portfolio is all over the place. I certainly don't feel I'm getting $4,000 annual dividends either. How would you restructure all this? Have no clear goals, but I'd like to retire early from work burnout,&#8221; he wrote.
His portfolio leans heavily into S&amp;P 500 ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and tech stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), but commenters noted overlap, inefficiency, and low yield as major issues. His post sparked intense discussion, with many Redditors pointing out overlapping ETFs and a lack of focus in his strategy.
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Investor With $253,000 In Stocks And Only $4.200 In Dividend Income Asks For Redirection–Reddit Delivers
Consolidate Overlapping ETFs and Ditch Underperformers
Many commenters pointed out that VOO and SPY track the same index, making one redundant, while others noted that individual stocks like Apple and Microsoft are already heavily weighted in his ETFs, creating unnecessary duplication.
&#8220;VOO and SPY are exactly the same thing, S&amp;P 500 index funds. You don&#8217;t need both. Your SPY is smaller than VOO, so sell SPY and put the money into VOO. You don&#8217;t need VOO/SPY and [Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund (FZROX)] too. Since VOO has slightly outperformed FZROX, I would sell FZROX and put the money into VOO,&#8221; a Redditor advised.
Suggesting the poster trim speculative holdings, this commenter recommended a focus on long-term sustainable businesses or broad-market ETFs: &#8220;First of all, simplify by selling stocks from companies you don't know much about. If you're interested in a company and want to invest in them, just make sure they can last another 20 years in business. Second, if you're aiming now for a more long-term hold, try to even out the ETFs and dividends a little more.&#8221;
Also touching on the overlap, a Reddit user also mentioned the taxes the investor will need to pay if the dividend income is in a taxable account.
&#8220;Well, do you want to be in ETFs or individual stocks? You have overlap everywhere. Dividends are a waste since it is just your money being returned to you, and making a taxable event if these are in a taxable account. A lot of dead money in the Mikey market account,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t like this market, but I&#8217;d dump [Walt Disney (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dis#NYSE">DIS</a>)]. Swap out [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)] for [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)]. Buy some [Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctas#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>)],&#8221; a comment reads.
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Several Redditors argued that the poster is stuck between growth and income strategies, which is hurting his overall returns. Since he's only 36 years old, many suggested prioritizing growth now and shifting to dividends later.
&#8220;Read the Simple Path to Wealth and Bogle. Then stop chasing yield. You&#8217;re giving up valuable years of deep equity growth,&#8221; one Redditor advised.
Suggesting a focused approach on either pure growth or a dividend mix, a commenter mentioned two different ETFs and possible allocations.
&#8220;In my opinion, your 3 options are: 100% VOO, 100% [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)], or 50/50 VOO/SCHD. Keep it simple. Pick one strategy and stick with it,&#8221; he said.
A Redditor touched on bonds, saying he doesn't think these assets are a good choice for a 36-year-old&#8217;s portfolio: &#8220;[Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX)] is a US bond fund. That&#8217;s the Boglehead influence. You don&#8217;t need bonds at 36 years old. Bonds aren&#8217;t going to grow your portfolio.&#8221;
&#8220;You&#8217;re young enough that you could simply buy VOO and nothing else for maximum returns and buy more dividends later, but if seeing a dividend amount returned every year motivates you, you could do SCHD as well,&#8221; a Reddit user recommended.&nbsp;
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Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintains Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $150 to $115.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on Advanced Micro Devices, Lowers Price Target to $115

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving major tech companies. The firm increased its holdings in NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), while also making notable moves with Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>). These trades reflect Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning amid evolving market conditions.
The Nvidia Trade
ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) fund acquired 11,000 shares of NVIDIA. On Tuesday, Nvidia shares ended the day at $98.89. The Ark trade was valued at $1.09 million. This move comes amid recent challenges for Nvidia, involving new U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44846329/nvidias-china-sales-face-setback-as-h20-chip-restrictions-catch-key-buyers-off-guard-reuters">export restrictions on its H20 chip to China</a>. The chipmaker&#8217;s failure to inform key clients about these restrictions has raised concerns. Despite these hurdles, Ark&#8217;s investment suggests confidence in Nvidia&#8217;s long-term potential, particularly in the AI and gaming sectors.
The AMD Trade
On the same day, Ark&#8217;s ARKQ fund purchased 24,800 shares of AMD. The chipmaker has faced a decline in its stock price due to U.S. government restrictions on AI chip exports to China. These restrictions have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44900227/amd-stock-drops-amid-ai-chip-export-ban-whats-going-on">sparked worries</a> about geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions. For the day, AMD shares closed at $86.26. The Ark purchase was valued at $2.14 million.
The Airbnb Trade
ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS: ARKW) funds collectively bought 80,361 shares of Airbnb. On Tuesday, the shares closed at $114.91, valuing the Ark purchase at $9.23 million. The company has been experiencing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43722350/airbnb-crushes-q4-estimates-as-classic-hotel-users-flock-to-short-term-rentals-heres-whats-driving-the-surge-in-nights-and-experiences">robust growth</a>, as it surpassed fourth-quarter 2024 earnings expectations, driven by increased bookings in &#8220;nights and experiences.&#8221; The company&#8217;s CFO, Ellie Mertz, noted significant market share gains from traditional hotels. Ark&#8217;s investment aligns with Airbnb&#8217;s strong performance and its potential for continued expansion in the travel sector.
The Microsoft Trade
In a strategic move, Ark&#8217;s ARKW fund sold 26,405 shares of Microsoft valued at approximately $9.7 million based on the latest closing price of $366.82. Despite Microsoft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks">halting expansion plans</a> for data centers, analysts still rank it among the top investment picks, as reported by Bloomberg. This decision reflects Ark&#8217;s tactical rebalancing, possibly to allocate resources to other emerging opportunities.
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<li>Sold 268,284 shares of UiPath Inc (PATH) across ARKF and ARKW funds.</li>
<li>Sold 154,591 shares of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) in the ARKQ fund.</li>
<li>Bought 303,603 shares of 10X Genomics Inc (TXG) in the ARKG fund.</li>
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show AMD ranks in the 12th percentile when it comes to Momentum and 17th in terms of Value. How does it compare to Nvidia? Find out by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">clicking here</a>.
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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.8%. Currently, Advanced Micro Devices has a market capitalization of $143.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMD: If an investor had bought $100 of AMD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $900.42 today based on a price of $88.40 for AMD at the time of writing.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Advanced Micro Devices 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Following the H20 effective shipment ban to China on April 15, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock has declined 14%</a>, versus the PHLX Semiconductor Sector&#8217;s 8% and the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 4%.
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya noted four key concerns pressuring the stock. They included China sales, AI Diffusion Rules, gross margin return to mid-70% by the fiscal second half amid multiple sales cuts and cost pressures, and cloud capex visibility into calendar 2026.
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Of these four, Arya noted China and H20 exposure as generally de-risked and noted his revised fiscal 2026 and 2027 (roughly calendar 2025 and 2026) base case EPS of $3.97 and $5.74 fully baked into the cut. Gross margins could face modest cost inflation pressures, but are expected to generally improve throughout the fiscal second half as Blackwell gains scale and Blackwell Ultra ramps up. Cloud capex needs more quarters for CSPs to provide more visibility in the calendar for 2026.
According to Arya, the upcoming AI Diffusion Rule remains the biggest near-term risk, with his worst-case scenario assuming another ~10% drop in sales and up to 11% of EPS shaved off from his new base case. However, even with this distressed scenario, the stock is trading at just 19 times calendar 2026 P/E today, well below the historical ~30 times median and typical ~23 times cycle trough.
Arya <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated Buy on</a> Nvidia, noting the current stock volatility as an enhanced buying opportunity. However, he lowered the price target to $150 from $160, unchanged at 26 times calendar 2026 P/E, to reflect lower EPS.
Arya&#8217;s new base case assumptions for Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) now exclude sales of H20 and MI308 products, which now require licenses to ship to China.
Arya assumed a ~4% sales and ~5% EPS impact for Nvidia and ~ a 3% sales and ~4% EPS impact for AMD in calendar 2026.
Arya updated both models to reflect this impact and the one-time inventory/reserve charge ($5.5 billion Nvidia, $800 million AMD).
For AMD, Arya&#8217;s new $105 price target (down from $110) represents an unchanged ~20 times P/E or 0.9 times PEG off his new $5.29 calendar 2026 EPS, generally in line with the 1-2 times historical range for high-growth compute semis; as such, he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated his Neutral rating</a>.
Arya flagged Nvidia&#8217;s global customer footprint and that up to 24% of fiscal 2025 (calendar 2024) sales (&#8220;billing&#8221; location) were from non-China Tier 2 or 3 countries, including 18% of sales billed in Singapore. While the exact mix of shipment locations is difficult to identify, Arya provided a worst-case scenario analysis where up to 5-10% of these sales could be restricted under the upcoming AI Diffusion Rule.
In the 10% sales cut scenario, Nvidia EPS may decline by an additional 14% and 11% to $3.69 and $4.98 in fiscal 2026 and 2027 (calendar 2025 and 2026) from the current consensus $4.29 and $5.59 and his base case $3.97 and $5.74.
Notably, Nvidia trades at 16.6 times off Arya&#8217;s new base case calendar 2026 EPS (including the H20 ban) today. Even if he assumed the above worst-case 10% AI Diffusion restriction scenario, valuation remains attractive at 19 times calendar 2026 P/E or 0.7 times PEG, below the historic 1-2 times range for high-growth compute semis and below the 1.8 times median for other Mag-7 peers.
Price Actions: NVDA stock is up 1.8% at $98.69 at last check Tuesday. AMD is up 1.50%.
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