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Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>53.1K</td>
<td>176.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>870</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>392</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$492.8K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOCN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>810</td>
<td>867</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 728 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $39.0 per contract. There were 53143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 172 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14927 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 397 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.5K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 7402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14915 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 1702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8454 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $695.0 per contract. There were 392 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 896 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $492.8K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 7169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2739 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 122 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.1K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 7837 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1670 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DOCN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 6057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1394 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 140 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 867 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $735.0 per contract. There were 22162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

On October 3, a recent SEC filing unveiled that Hock E Tan, President and CEO at Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Tan sold 10,000 shares of Broadcom. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001730168/000173016824000109//Archives/edgar/data/1730168/000173016824000109/0001730168-24-000109-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total transaction value is $1,671,410.
The latest market snapshot at Friday morning reveals Broadcom shares up by 1.65%, trading at $174.73.
<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Broadcom's Journey</h3>
Revenue Growth: Broadcom's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 47.27%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 63.92%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Broadcom's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of -0.4.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Broadcom's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.07. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Navigating Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/E ratio of 138.84, Broadcom's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 17.02, Broadcom's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 39.41, Broadcom demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001730168">Check Out The Full List Of Broadcom's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Unloading: Hock E Tan Sells $1.67M Worth Of Broadcom Shares

A hotter-than-expected jobs report spurred a premarket rally on Wall Street Friday, showcasing the U.S. economy&#8217;s resilience and easing concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">over an economic slowdown. </a>
The strong labor data also led traders to rethink the Federal Reserve&#8217;s aggressive rate cuts, resulting in a jump in the dollar and Treasury yields.
What Happened: The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding the expected 140,000. This marks an acceleration from August&#8217;s 159,000 figure and well above the 12-month average of 230,000. Payrolls for both July and August were upwardly revised by 55,000 and 17,000, respectively.
Private sector payrolls accounted for 223,000 jobs, while the government added 31,000. The unemployment rate fell unexpectedly by 0.1% to 4.1%, beating the forecasted 4.2%.
Wages grew by 0.4% in September, surpassing the expected 0.3%. 
Why It Matters: The stronger-than-expected pace of job addition, coupled with a surprisingly lower unemployment rate and higher wage growth, signals a strong consumer spending outlook, which could lift corporate earnings, particularly as we head into the fourth quarter.
Yet the labor market&#8217;s strength also complicates the Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to curb inflation. Higher wages could stoke consumer demand, putting upward pressure on prices, potentially slowing disinflation efforts. This may lead the Fed to delay or scale back anticipated interest rate cuts.
Before the jobs report, the market had priced in a 30% chance of a 50-basis-point rate cut in November, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Following the data release, those odds plummeted to 11%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions:</h3>
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) jumped 0.9% in premarket trading, edging closer to its recent record highs.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks major tech stocks, rallied 1.4%, driven by strong gains in the semiconductor sector. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) surged 2.1%.</li>
<li>Blue chips rose as well, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) up by 0.7%.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large caps. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.7%. </li>
<li>Yields on the 10-year Treasury bond soared by 11 basis points to 3.96%. Yields on the policy-sensitive two-year note spiked by 15 basis points to 3.87%.</li>
<li>The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) tumbled 1.2%. </li>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index, which is tracked by the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers Post-Jobs Report:</h3>
Using the Movers function on <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>, here are the top performers among U.S. mega-cap stocks in the 30 minutes following the release of the September jobs data.
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<th>Company Name</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Change</th>
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</thead>
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<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>$799.25</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
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<td>Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>$205.53</td>
<td>+2.10%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>$83.60</td>
<td>+2.08%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$166.90</td>
<td>+1.92%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>$142.44</td>
<td>+1.91%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)</td>
<td>$80.02</td>
<td>+1.67%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>$175.66</td>
<td>+1.66%</td>
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<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>$510.58</td>
<td>+1.59%</td>
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<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>$39.96</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>$204.82</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Broadcom. Our analysis of options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) revealed 23 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 43% of traders were bullish, while 30% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $105,104, and 20 were calls, valued at $1,661,915.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $125.0 to $215.0 for Broadcom over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Broadcom's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Broadcom's significant trades, within a strike price range of $125.0 to $215.0, over the past month.
<h3>Broadcom 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727970468_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.64</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$364.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$256.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$7.02</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$140.4K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$136.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>643</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
In light of the recent options history for Broadcom, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Broadcom's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,326,497, the price of AVGO is up by 1.06%, reaching $172.47.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 63 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Broadcom</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $204.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on Broadcom with a target price of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $200. 
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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Broadcom Background</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>135.27</td>
<td>11.91</td>
<td>16.58</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$8.36</td>
<td>47.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>54.78</td>
<td>49.29</td>
<td>30.21</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
<td>$19.71</td>
<td>$22.57</td>
<td>122.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>30.12</td>
<td>7.44</td>
<td>11.57</td>
<td>6.67%</td>
<td>$474.12</td>
<td>$358.12</td>
<td>40.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>190.17</td>
<td>4.57</td>
<td>11.24</td>
<td>0.47%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>8.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>21.20</td>
<td>7.49</td>
<td>5.01</td>
<td>8.67%</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$5.22</td>
<td>11.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>34.94</td>
<td>10.69</td>
<td>11.49</td>
<td>6.59%</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>-15.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>336.13</td>
<td>25.17</td>
<td>40.75</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>39.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>143.29</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>4.47</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>13.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>67.37</td>
<td>3.16</td>
<td>11.51</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>-24.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intel Corp</td>
<td>94.50</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>-1.46%</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>106.18</td>
<td>19.80</td>
<td>23.02</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>15.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>30.87</td>
<td>6.49</td>
<td>6.42</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-45.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>16.18</td>
<td>3.65</td>
<td>4.01</td>
<td>4.11%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-17.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>7.61</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>1.77</td>
<td>3.51%</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>-25.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>21.50</td>
<td>3.55</td>
<td>6.88</td>
<td>4.94%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>24.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc</td>
<td>26.41</td>
<td>1.89</td>
<td>3.12</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>-11.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>12.42</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>2.90</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$19.98</td>
<td>0.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>18.97</td>
<td>2.17</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>2.62%</td>
<td>$26.08</td>
<td>$23.07</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>19.70</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>-15.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>43.63</td>
<td>6.32</td>
<td>15.54</td>
<td>3.47%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>108.12</td>
<td>7.15</td>
<td>11.49</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>28.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>37.71</td>
<td>10.11</td>
<td>11.36</td>
<td>3.28%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>-34.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cirrus Logic Inc</td>
<td>22.13</td>
<td>3.44</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>17.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>65.63</td>
<td>8.24</td>
<td>10.13</td>
<td>4.49%</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$20.37</td>
<td>6.45%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>Upon analyzing Broadcom, the following trends can be observed: 
<ul>
<li>
The current Price to Earnings ratio of 135.27 is 2.06x higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 11.91 which exceeds the industry average by 1.45x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 16.58, surpassing the industry average by 1.64x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of -2.77% is 7.26% below the industry average, suggesting potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $6.39 Billion is 0.25x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $8.36 Billion is 0.41x below that of its industry, suggesting potential lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 47.27%, which surpasses the industry average of 6.45%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727881213_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Broadcom against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
Compared to its top 4 peers, Broadcom has a higher debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07, indicating a higher level of debt financing.
</li>
<li>
This higher debt proportion can expose the company to increased financial risk and potential challenges.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Broadcom, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, indicating potentially overvalued stock. The low ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit suggest lower profitability levels for Broadcom compared to industry peers. However, the high revenue growth rate may indicate potential for future growth and market expansion.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Analysis: Broadcom Versus Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading higher. The sector may be rebounding after falling amid a broader market dip on Tuesday.

Semiconductor chip stocks led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) noted investor selloff since Friday after gaining from Micron Technology, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) upbeat quarterly print and U.S. Fed rate cut to boost demand.
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron, Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) are trading lower Tuesday. Semiconductor ETFs VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) are down over 3%.
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The street remains jittery over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41119735/nvidia-faces-new-competition-cerebras-files-for-ipo-huawei-pushes-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence prospects</a> as analysts flagged Nvidia&#8217;s dependence on four customers, which are also developing in-house chips, and its delays in product releases.
Though China urges its companies to adopt domestic AI chipmakers, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen said China lags behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41114632/taiwan-semiconductors-2-nm-breakthrough-puts-taiwan-a-decade-ahead-of-chinas-semiconductor-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced technology semiconductor manufacturing</a> by at least a decade. Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial supplier for Nvidia and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
The U.S. Chips Act played a crucial role in helping America develop its semiconductor base by offering <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41007184/taiwan-semi-secures-7-5b-boost-for-arizona-expansion-aims-for-advanced-chip-production-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">subsidies to chipmakers</a> to boost artificial intelligence chip production in the country.
The semiconductor sector could see another tailwind if the Biden administration inks a bill to fastrack the specific semiconductor manufacturing projects that receive subsidies through the Chips Act by diluting the federal environmental scrutinies.
The legislation would exempt qualifying chip projects from reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/us/politics/biden-semiconductor-environmental-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Struggling chipmaker Intel recently got a boost from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3 billion in direct funding</a> under the Chips Act in addition to the $8.5 billion in grants and $11 billion in loans that the company previously won under the act.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>113.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>50.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>189</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$64.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>574</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 241 contract(s) at a $117.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 7298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113715 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 16543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $227.0 per contract. There were 189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 192 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.2K, with a price of $246.0 per contract. There were 2302 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 221 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.3K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 5161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.3K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 280 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2929 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 4855 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 304 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2453 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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Shares of companies in the broader semiconductor and chip sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Semiconductor stocks, led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), are trading lower Monday amid reports that Beijing is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41082667/heres-why-china-is-urging-its-companies-to-forgo-nvidias-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">encouraging Chinese firms</a> to focus on domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chips from companies like Cambricon Technologies Corp and&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co.
The move marks an escalation of geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S.
Nvidia suppliers and rivals including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) are down in pin action with the interconnectivity of the semiconductor ecosystem.
AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is also down.
China recently announced plans to slash its key rates to drive growth, shadowing the U.S. move. The countries expect the move to drive discretionary spending, which in turn will drive economic growth.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41084992/nvidia-stock-could-touch-800-by-2030-bgg-executive-predicts-550-upside-driven-by-ai-revolution-a" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Stock Could Touch $800 By 2030, BGG Executive Predicts 550% Upside Driven By AI Revolution And Web3 Transition</a>
Prior reports indicated that Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39646273/is-nvidia-defying-us-export-controls-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">was on track</a> to sell $12 billion of artificial intelligence chips in China in 2024 through the sale of over&nbsp;1 million new H20 chips, with each chip costing $12,000-$13,000.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41066968/microsoft-google-meta-pave-path-to-ai-expansion-nvidia-and-broadcom-set-to-reap-benefits" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meanwhile, U.S. hyperscalers</a>, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Google parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) remain invested in their AI endeavors, signaling continued demand for Nvidia AI chips.
Chinese hyperscalar Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41089672/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated with Nvidia</a> on autonomous driving experience.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AMD Stock Prediction For 2024</h2>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices have an average 1-year price target of $196.27, representing an expected upside of 19.42%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on Advanced Micro Devices, while 13 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Rosenblatt is $250.0, while the street low from Truist Securities is $156.0.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 2.65% at $118.18 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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What's Going On With Chip Stocks Like Nvidia, Taiwan Semi And AMD on Monday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>80.1K</td>
<td>109.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>525</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>38.3K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>913</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 80174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109777 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $415.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 525 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16571 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.3K, with a price of $227.0 per contract. There were 3564 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10464 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.0K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 4753 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7868 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 28 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $947.0 per contract. There were 38380 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 1715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3525 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 3333 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.9K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 9152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3334 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PGY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 177 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.4K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 2767 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 994 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 17277 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 913 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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U.S. stocks reacted positively following the Federal Open Market Committee&#39;s announcement in mid-September that it would lower interest rates by 50 basis points, wider than many analysts had anticipated. Generally, a lower federal funds rate is often a boon for stocks, as businesses are able to more easily secure loans to facilitate growth and consumers may be more likely to increase spending habits.
The Federal Reserve is not the only central bank that has reduced interest rates heading into the final quarter of 2024. Similar institutions in Canada, the U.K., and other countries have begun to trim rates in recent months as well. Notably, the European Central Bank&mdash;the equivalent of the Federal Reserve for the European Union&mdash;cut some interest rates by 25 basis points in June and both deposit facility and refinancing rates in September as well. European stocks may stand to benefit from lower interest rates in the eurozone and, potentially, the U.S. as well.
<h2>IFNNY: Technological Breakthrough and Value Prospect</h2>
Infineon Technologies AG (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ifnnf#OTC">IFNNF</a>) is a German fabricator of semiconductors and related products. With a market capitalization of under $45 billion, it is orders of magnitude smaller than major semiconductor rivals like NVIDIA Corp.&nbsp;or Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). Smaller companies often stand to benefit in particular from lowered interest rates as they may be more likely than well-established firms to borrow money in order to finance expansion efforts.
Infineon is, indeed, in the midst of a major project to expand its offerings. The firm announced just days before the latest round of rate cuts that it would emphasize its gallium nitride (GaN) chips thanks to a technological advance that would reduce manufacturing costs. GaN chips are an alternative to popular silicon chips and are known for their light weight, efficiency, and resiliency to high temperatures, among other things.
Infineon&#39;s chips are often used in automotive applications. The automotive industry continues to be plagued by headwinds including supply chain issues and high prices, but Infineon nonetheless remains poised to grow as the automotive industry reverses course. Additionally, the chipmaker&#39;s P/E ratio of 16.3, significantly lower than many other semiconductor companies, gives it an attractive valuation in the meantime.
<h2>NVO: New Drugs in Progress</h2>
Danish healthcare firm Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;trades on the New York Stock Exchange, but the international scope of its operations makes it susceptible to changes in interest rates globally. Novo Nordisk has captured headlines around the world with Ozempic, its popular medication used to address type 2 diabetes and obesity concerns.
Now, the firm has at least two more potential blockbuster drugs in various stages of development, and lowered interest rates may play a role in bringing these products to market. First, Wegovy is a weight loss and cardiovascular drug already approved by the FDA in the U.S. that has recently also been backed by the European Medicines Agency. To be sure, Wegovy is already highly successful, but expansion into Europe would help to solidify its blockbuster status.
Second, Novo Nordisk and biotech firm Korro Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/krro#NASDAQ">KRRO</a>) have announced a collaboration seeking to develop two new genetic medicines to treat cardiometabolic disease. The scope of the project is massive, with Korro Bio set to receive up to $530 million to develop and commercialize the new medicines.
<h2>ASML: Large Semiconductor Firm Could Still Grow</h2>
ASML Holdings N.V. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is another semiconductor firm, though this one is based in the Netherlands. Despite its size relative to Infineon (it has a market cap of $327 billion), ASML has substantial growth potential.
Analysts have assigned it an average price target of $1,147.80, representing upside potential of 38.6%.
The firm is expected to post earnings growth of more than 63% in upcoming quarters. These factors help to make ASML an attractive prospect even as its P/E ratio is high at 40.8.
<h2>Future Rate Cuts Planned</h2>
The Federal Reserve has already signaled plans to continue to cut rates, and it is possible that the European Central Bank will follow suit. Depending on how these rate cuts are timed and how significant they are, they could help to facilitate a soft landing and continued economic growth or potentially pivot one or more economies into a recession. Thus, despite assurances that additional rate cuts are coming, investors may consider stocking up on shares of companies standing to benefit now.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/3-stocks-that-could-rise-on-european-bank-interest-rate-cuts/">3 Stocks That Could Rise on European Bank Interest Rate Cuts</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Shares of companies in the broader semiconductor space are trading lower. The sector may be pulling back after rising Thursday on strong earnings from Micron.

The quarterly performance of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), and Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) adequately reflects that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41046485/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-braodcom-intel-and-other-chip-stocks-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence wave</a> is in no mood to slow down in the near term.
Hyperscalers, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</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>) remain aggressively invested in their artificial intelligence ambitions. The U.S. and China&#8217;s key rate cuts also added an additional tailwind for the capital-intensive industry.
Microsoft committed 14.7 billion Reais ($2.70 billion) over three years to Brazil&#8217;s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to a Reuters report.
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The company&#8217;s ConectAI program will train 5 million people with AI skills over the next three years. Microsoft already has two Azure regions: one in São Paulo state, which it launched in 2014, and another in Rio de Janeiro, which it launched in 2020.
Earlier this week, Microsoft <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41020845/microsoft-invests-1-3b-to-boost-ai-skills-and-infrastructure-in-mexico" rel="noreferrer noopener">earmarked $1.3 billion</a> over the next three years to drive Mexico&#8217;s AI infrastructure and initiatives, including training 5 million people. Microsoft also collaborated with BlackRock, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and other partners, forging a fresh $30 billion investment fund to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40909973/blackrock-microsoft-others-team-up-for-30b-artificial-intelligence-fund-help-us-fuel-ai-innovation-a" rel="noreferrer noopener">tap the AI wave</a>.
Google is eyeing a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to build two new data centers. The search engine giant&#8217;s plans included two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing data center campus in Berkeley County, Reuters cites the South Carolina governor&#8217;s office as saying.
Alphabet committed $2 billion to the Dorchester County facilities, potentially creating 200 new operational jobs. According to Reuters, the company also earmarked $1.3 billion for Berkeley County.
Another positive update for the industry is the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/ff0ca77d-ad35-45ba-a493-201a26932efb" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> indicating struggling chipmaker Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and the U.S. government are trying to finalize the $8.5 billion in direct funding for the chipmaker before the end of the year.
Therefore, Intel&#8217;s exploration of stake sales to companies like Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) could also disrupt its chances of bagging the subsidy over antitrust grounds. Intel had already faced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40648165/intel-weighs-major-business-split-factory-delays-amid-strategic-review-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Senator scrutiny over</a> its cost-cutting measures as the subsidy aims to create additional U.S. jobs.
Semiconductor ETFs VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) gained 5%-6% in the last 5 days.
Price Actions: INTC stock is up 1.21% to $24.21 premarket at last check on Friday.
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Microsoft, Google, Meta Pave Path to AI Expansion, Nvidia and Broadcom Set to Reap Benefits

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares settled higher on Thursday, as shares of semiconductor and chip companies received a boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41034733/micron-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-on-robust-ai-demand-company-sees-significantly-improved-profita">following strong earnings from</a> Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
Earlier this week, Broadcom announced the launch of Sian 2, its 200 Gbps per lane (200G/lane) PAM-4 digital signal processing (DSP) PHY, building on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40986800/broadcom-unveils-next-gen-sian-2-dsp-for-high-performance-ai-data-centers">original Sian DSP</a>.
Some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the Palo Alto, California-based company's dividends. As of now, Broadcom offers an annual dividend yield of 1.19%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend of 53 cents per share, or $2.12 a year.
How can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $503,995 or around 2,830 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $100,799 or around 566 shares.
Calculate it: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($2.12 in this case). So, $6,000 / $2.12 = 2,830 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $2.12 = 566 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
Price Action: Shares of Broadcom gained 1.5% to close at $178.09 on Wednesday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Broadcom Stock

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>73.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>51.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOCN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>666</td>
<td>399</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>689</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>269</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 10322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 252 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 18626 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 25783 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 3437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4628 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DOCN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 3702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 190 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 1001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 399 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 813 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 3169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 113 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 92 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 269 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Broadcom. Our analysis of options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) revealed 80 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 35% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 16 were puts, with a value of $999,379, and 64 were calls, valued at $5,204,328.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $250.0 for Broadcom during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Broadcom's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Broadcom's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Broadcom Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727368305_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.35</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$20.35</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$400.9K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>375</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$34.45</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$336.6K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$59.5</td>
<td>$58.35</td>
<td>$59.22</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$236.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$234.5K</td>
<td>385</td>
<td>529</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.58</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$179.7K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
<h3>Broadcom's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 13,199,253, with AVGO's price up by 0.27%, positioned at $176.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Broadcom</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $208.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $210. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a target price of $240. 
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Semiconductor stocks especially linked to artificial intelligence led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) are trading higher Thursday in sympathy with Micron Technology, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
Micron&#8217;s upbeat fourth-quarter performance is pushing the sector higher. AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has also gained momentum.
On Wednesday, Micron reported quarterly revenue of $7.75 billion, up by 93%, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $7.64 billion. This was driven by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41034733/micron-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-on-robust-ai-demand-company-sees-significantly-improved-profita" rel="noreferrer noopener">a strong ramp</a> of its data center DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products.
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The upbeat quarterly prints of Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron bear testimony to the continued AI frenzy as hyperscalers remain invested in their AI endeavors.
Some positive updates bearing testimony to continued AI momentum include Microsoft earmarking $1.3 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41020845/microsoft-invests-1-3b-to-boost-ai-skills-and-infrastructure-in-mexico" rel="noreferrer noopener">boost AI infrastructure</a> and skills in Mexico and Taiwan Semiconductor bagging <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41007184/taiwan-semi-secures-7-5b-boost-for-arizona-expansion-aims-for-advanced-chip-production-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">smartphone chip deals</a> from Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
BofA Securities analyst Justin Post also hailed the latest partnership between rival cloud providers Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), which can unlock demand <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40800539/amazon-and-oracle-partnership-unlocks-major-cloud-growth-opportunity-analyst-suggests" rel="noreferrer noopener">for infrastructure and applications</a>.
Struggling chipmaker Intel&#8217;s Amazon deal and U.S. grant also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">reflect further optimism</a>.
The semiconductor sector also benefited from the key rate cuts by the U.S. and China, which aim to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41004045/whats-going-on-with-chinese-stocks-alibaba-nio-xpeng-li-auto-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">spur discretionary spending</a> by capital-intensive companies.
Price Actions: NVDA stock is up 2.51% at $126.62 premarket at last check Thursday. AMD is up 3.10% at $167.04, and INTC is up 3.70% at $24.41.
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