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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: 
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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>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$51.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>647</td>
<td>627</td>
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<td>GRRR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>965</td>
<td>489</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>469</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>642</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>578</td>
<td>418</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 27533 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5911 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 bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $247.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $279.0 per contract. There were 1244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4093 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 513 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.1K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2280 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.4K, with a price of $512.0 per contract. There were 2685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1814 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1365 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 647 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GRRR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRRR#NASDAQ">GRRR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $695.0 per contract. There were 965 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 489 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 642 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 440 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 55 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $1870.0 per contract. There were 578 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 418 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 Whale Activity In Today's Session

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly testing its second-generation C2 modem for upcoming iPhone models.
What Happened: A private X, formerly Twitter, account with a track record of accurate Apple leaks claims that the company is already testing the C2 modem, internally identified as "C4020," <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/20/apple-already-testing-a-c2-modem/">reported</a> MacRumors.
Apple&#8217;s next-generation modem is expected to deliver improved 5G connectivity with enhanced speed and reliability while also being more energy efficient.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874069/meta-slashes-employee-stock-awards-by-10-as-zuckerberg-pours-up-to-65-billion-into-ai-race-against-openai-alphabet-and-amazon-report">Meta Stock Has Soared Almost 50% Over A Year But Now The Company Is Slashing Staff Stock Awards As It Braces To Face OpenAI, Amazon And Others In AI Race</a>
The latest rumor signals a major step in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42376583/how-apples-billion-dollar-modem-gamble-could-redefine-the-future-of-macs-headsets-and-foldable-iphones-report">Apple's effort to move away</a> from Qualcomm Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) chips and improve in-house wireless technology. Earlier reports suggested that Apple&#8217;s first modem, C1, might be <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43774315/apples-iphone-se-4-to-feature-tsmc-made-in-house-5g-modembut-it-may-lag-behind-qualcomms-snapdragon-x75">slower than Qualcomm&#8217;s</a> Snapdragon X75 modem.
Why It Matters: The current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag">C1 modem in the</a> iPhone 16e is already noted for its power efficiency, contributing to the longest battery life among 6.1-inch iPhones.
Apple's chipmaking chief, Johny Srouji, mentioned that the C1 modem is just the beginning, with the C2 modem marking the next phase.
Bloomberg's columnist Mark Gurman previously highlighted the significance of Apple's first in-house modem, calling it a "monumental technical achievement" after a seven-year, multi-billion-dollar effort.
However, Gurman noted that Apple gave it minimal attention in its official announcements, which he believes was intentional.
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&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1892255032344519066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also weighed in, stating that all iPhone 17 models set to launch in late 2025 will feature Apple's own Wi-Fi chips, a move aimed at reducing reliance on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). He also said that only the slim iPhone 17 model is expected to adopt Apple's C1 modem.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Following Qualcomm, Broadcom&#39;s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple&#39;s in-house chips at a faster pace. My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple&#39;s in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple&#39;s C1 modem…
&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1892605046078259711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Flighty CEO Ryan Jones has questioned whether the C1 modem in the iPhone 16e can match expectations.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Actually important about iPhone 16e: &#8211; increase from $429 → $599 is a lot. 8GB and A18 alone don't justify. This is not really a typical "SE" &#8211; Apple's C1 modem, can it hold up? &#8211; Why no MagSafe? kneecapping for 16 sales and repair cost? &#8211; "2-in-1 camera" is brilliant…
&mdash; Ryan Jones (@rjonesy) <a href="https://twitter.com/rjonesy/status/1892743722145562913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock closed at $245.83 on Thursday, rising 0.39% for the day. However, in after-hours trading, it edged down 0.094% to $245.60, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Leaker Claims Apple's Next-Gen C2 Modem Is Already In Testing— Here's What It Means For iPhone 5G Connectivity

<a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1892605046078259711" title="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1892605046078259711">https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1892605046078259711</a>

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Says "Following Qualcomm, Broadcom's Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple's in-house chips at a faster pace. My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple's C1 modem chip). Beyond cost reduction, the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will enhance connectivity across Apple devices."

Broadcom's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NYSE">AVGO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 51.89 million shares sold short, which is 1.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Broadcom Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740063631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Broadcom has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Broadcom's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Broadcom's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Broadcom's Recent Short Interest

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: 
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<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>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>48.1K</td>
<td>90.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>70.8K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$236.8K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>877</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>560</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 62 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 48158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90783 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1900 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 70835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5965 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2115 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $236.8K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 23060 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2856 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 289 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 $49.1K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 6270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $8.00 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 $80.1K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $126.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $3660.0 per contract. There were 6191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1207 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 16 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.5K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 877 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 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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Investors are scrambling to assess the potential fallout of yet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">another tectonic trade decision</a>. 
What Happened: President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% levy on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43805852/trump-shakes-global-trade-with-25-auto-chip-and-pharma-tariffs-announcement-asian-stocks-pare-their-five-day-rally">auto, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports</a>,
This move could have far-reaching consequences for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with heavy exposure to these sectors</a>, particularly those tracking automakers, chipmakers, and biotech firms.
Trump's protectionist stance triggered an immediate market response across the global markets. Asian stocks retreated after a five-day rally, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipping, particularly affecting Japanese automakers like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>).
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Automakers: The U.S. imported around 8 million passenger cars and light trucks last year, comprising 50% of total vehicle sales, according to a report by Wall Street Journal. A 25% tariff would increase vehicle prices, impact supply chains, and hurt companies dependent on overseas manufacturing. 
Here are a few ETFs likely to take a hit:
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<li>Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>): Fairly exposed to Toyota, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), this fund could face turbulence as trade tensions mount.</li>
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<li>First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARZ#NASDAQ">CARZ</a>): Tracks major global automakers, including BMW, Honda, and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which rely on imported parts. The ETF also has significant exposure to Toyota and Tesla and allocates 46% of its assets to overseas stocks. That places it in a precarious position amid escalating tariff situations.</li>
</ul>
Chips: Trump also declared that sectoral tariffs on semiconductors would start at "25% or higher", escalating further over time. This comes as the U.S. considers a 100% tariff on Taiwanese semiconductors, an industry heavily reliant on TSMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) – With Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) among its top holdings, this fund is exposed to volatility stemming from supply chain disruptions.</li>
</ul>
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) – Heavily weighted towards TSMC, Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), making it vulnerable to any tariff escalation.</li>
</ul>
Pharma: The pharmaceutical sector is also caught in the crosshairs, with Trump hinting at escalating tariffs beyond 25% over the year. This could upend drug pricing, R&amp;D costs, and supply chain dynamics for major biopharma companies.
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<li>iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>): Tracks major drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Merck (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), all of which could see higher costs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>): While biotech firms often have global R&amp;D operations, increased tariffs could disrupt access to imported drug components.</li>
</ul>
Why It Matters: Trump has long voiced concerns over U.S. automotive exports being treated unfairly abroad. In his first term, he threatened a similar 25% car tariff but ultimately backed down.
For ETF investors, volatility is back on the table. Those holding funds exposed to autos, chips, and pharmaceuticals must brace for a bumpy ride. While Trump believes the move will bring manufacturing back home, the short-term pain could be severe.
The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. companies may receive a phase-in period, with tariffs increasing over the course of the year.
What's Next: Markets will be watching closely as April 2 (when auto tariffs are expected to kick in) approaches. Any delays or modifications to the tariff plan could shift investor sentiment. 
For now, ETF traders should keep an eye on sectoral rotation, hedge exposure where necessary, and prepare for the potential impact of another round of trade wars.
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Trade War Redux: These ETFs Due For Bumpy Ride Thanks To Trump Tariffs On Auto, Pharma, Chip Imports

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) rumored acquisition of Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) could hinder&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) push to narrow the gap with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwanese contract chipmaker</a>.
The Trump administration has proposed an acquisition of Intel&#8217;s struggling foundry business, which reported a net loss of $19.2 billion in 2024.
On the other side, Samsung noted slow <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/02/43440540/samsungs-jay-y-lee-acquitted-shifting-focus-to-business-challenges" rel="noreferrer noopener">demand for conventional chips</a> in personal computers and mobile phones, which affected its memory business.
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Rising R&amp;D costs and early investments in expanding advanced-chip processing capability also affected its earnings.
Samsung lagged behind&nbsp;SK Hynix in making the best memory chips for artificial intelligence, affecting its chip-making profit. Also, the Trump administration&#8217;s aggressive tariffs perpetrated uncertainty over Samsung&#8217;s mobile and consumer businesses.
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has been examining Intel&#8217;s chip design and marketing business, fueling rumors of a potential takeover.
Samsung&#8217;s foundry unit failed to become profitable over the years.
Last November, Samsung named Han Jin-man, executive vice president of its U.S. semiconductor business, to lead its foundry unit. His inaugural message stressed the importance of&nbsp;a &#8220;rapid ramp-up&#8221; of foundry production&nbsp;using the 2-nm process.
Kim Hyung-jun Kim of South Korea&#8217;s Next-Generation Intelligent Semiconductor Foundation Group and Seoul National University <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-chipmakers/newsView/ked202502180005" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the Korea Economic Daily that if Taiwan Semiconductor could employ Intel&#8217;s .U.S factories, it could help boost the former&#8217;s market share to ~75% (up from 64.9% in the third quarter of 2024) at the cost of Samsung, which has a 9.3% market share.
Needham&#8217;s Charles Shi expects the takeover to lead to capital efficiency, a long-term negative for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43792756/taiwan-semiconductors-intel-foundry-acquisition-could-be-negative-for-asml-kla-synopsys-and-cadence-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">Semiconductor Capital Equipment (Semicap)&nbsp;companies</a>. Shi noted that the takeover would negatively impact ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) due to the cancellation or scaling back of Intel&#8217;s aggressively pushing high-NA EUV program.
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Taiwan Semiconductor's Potential Intel Takeover Could Widen Gap, Threatening Samsung's Chip Business: Report

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after reports emerged that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are considering acquiring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43791431/whats-driving-markets-tuesday">portions of the company.</a>
What To Know: The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-">reported</a> that Broadcom is exploring a bid for Intel's chip design and marketing operations, while TSMC is looking into acquiring some or all of Intel's manufacturing facilities through an investor consortium or another arrangement.
Intel stock has been gaining after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report">prior report</a> suggested the Trump administration is pushing for TSMC to acquire a 20% stake in Intel's foundry services business as part of its efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The investment could be in the form of direct cash infusion or technology support.
Despite a 16.7% gain this year, Intel's stock has fallen nearly 47% over the past year due to concerns over its uncertain turnaround strategy and struggles in the AI market. The company has faced financial challenges, leading to layoffs and a suspended dividend.
Investors grew optimistic after Vice President JD Vance stated at an AI conference in Paris that the Trump administration intends to implement policies ensuring AI chips are designed and produced in the U.S.
Intel is currently searching for a new CEO and working to stabilize production with its 18A manufacturing process technology node.
INTC Price Action: Intel shares were up 10.9% at $26.18 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Movers

Intel Shares Are Surging Today: What's Going On?

Shares of Intel Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) are trading higher Tuesday. There is talk that both Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are considering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report">deals that would lead them to buy parts of Intel.</a>
There is a chance that Intel breaks out and continues to move higher. This is why our team of trading experts has made it our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
Stocks trend higher when there are more shares to be bought than there are to be sold. People who wish to buy are forced to pay premiums and outbid other investors and traders who also wish to buy. This forces the shares into an uptrend.
Resistance is a price level where there is a large amount of sell interest. There are as many if not more shares for sale than there are to be bought. This is why rallies end or pause when they reach resistance levels.
One of the main reasons why resistance forms in a market is because of regretful buyers. These are traders and investors who regret their decisions to buy if the price falls. Some decide that if the stock gets back to the buying price, they will sell.
This will allow them to exit their positions at breakeven.
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Resistance tends to form at price levels that have previously been support or resistance. As you can see on the chart below, this is the case with Intel.
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Last October, the $22.00 level was support. After the support broke in December, many who bought around $22.00 decided they made a mistake and vowed to get out of their positions at breakeven if they could.
So, when the stock rallied back to $22.00 in January, they placed sell orders. The large concentration of these sell orders formed resistance at the price that had been support.
Intel is currently testing resistance around $26.25. There is resistance here because it was a peak in November. Many of the people who bought at this peak regretted doing so when the price dropped right after.
Now that Intel is back to this price, many of these remorseful buyers are placing sell orders so they can get out at breakeven. This has created resistance at a former resistance level.
If Intel can clear this level, it would show that the people who created the resistance are out of the way. New buyers may have to outbid each other, and this may end up forcing the price higher.
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Technicals

Stock Of The Day: Will Intel Breakout And Rally?

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43784079/us-stocks-mixed-ny-state-business-activity-rises-in-february"> minutes on Wednesday.</a>
U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43787369/us-russian-officials-begin-ukraine-peace-talks-defense-sector-stocks-rise">to begin</a> peace negotiations, marking their first high-level talks on the war in Ukraine since Russia&#8217;s invasion in 2022. The initial talks were intended as "trust-building" and could lay the groundwork for a future meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian and other European officials were notably absent from Tuesday's discussions. 
WTI crude oil futures held steady as diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia raised hopes for reduced geopolitical risks. 
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The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 0.04%, back above the 4.5% threshold as investors digested recent comments from Fed officials, including Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman and Patrick Harker, which reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain on hold in the near term.  
All eyes will be on Wednesday's release of the latest FOMC's minutes set for 2 p.m. ET. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.57% to $88.64.&nbsp;
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down 1.16% to $94,672 as crypto markets fell broadly Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,000.73</td>
<td>-0.12%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,115.46</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,454.56</td>
<td>-0.19%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,288.09</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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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>) inched up 0.1% to $610.31.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.17% at $445.03.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.04% to $538.36.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.44% to $226.97.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) dipped 0.53% to $225.81.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 0.95% to $90.93.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Shares of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) surged following reports suggesting Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43775200/intel-jumps-over-5-in-tuesday-pre-market-as-deal-talks-with-broadcom-and-tsmc-surface">considering bids</a> for portions of the company.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FELE#NASDAQ">FELE</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Watsco, Inc.&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFIN#NYSE">DFIN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fluor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medtronic Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Tuesday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
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<li>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Matador Resources Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bumble, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SON#NYSE">SON</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Matador Resources Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>)</li>
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US, Russia Begin Ukrainian Peace Talks, Intel Shares Surge: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

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. 
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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>123.2K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>541</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$67.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$166.4K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$168.7K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$194.5K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $588.0 per contract. There were 123284 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8983 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $1001.0 per contract. There were 20299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6726 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 284 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.7K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3240 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.3K, with a price of $568.0 per contract. There were 2943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.0K, with a price of $134.0 per contract. There were 1298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2421 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 bullish, expiring in 332 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.4K, with a price of $7235.0 per contract. There were 11611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 696 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.7K, with a price of $3750.0 per contract. There were 3155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 13251 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2005 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 122 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $130.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 5635 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1619 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 58 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 1400 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $194.5K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1407 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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Benzinga Market Summary: S&P Rises As US And Russia Meet In Saudi Arabia, Intel Rises On Reports Broadcom And TSMC Are Exploring Deals With Co., US Dollar Index Gains

The shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) are trading 5.38% higher in Tuesday&#8217;s pre-market amid reports of a deal with Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
What Happened: The Wall Street Journal<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report"> reported on Saturday </a>that Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are contemplating bids for portions of the struggling chipmaker. The report states that Broadcom has been exploring Intel&#8217;s chip design and marketing operations, while TSMC, a contract chipmaker, has considered acquiring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43685791/taiwan-semiconductor-could-be-the-lifeline-intel-needs-as-rumors-swirl-of-a-us-backed-joint-venture">some or all of Intel&#8217;s chip manufacturing facilities</a> through an investor consortium or a different arrangement.
Intel stock has been rising after a previous report stated that the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43753533/trump-administration-unlikely-to-support-tsmcs-control-of-intels-us-chip-factories-report">Trump administration is hopeful of TSMC</a> buying a 20% stake in Intel&#8217;s foundry services business as part of its Made in America plans. The investment could come in the form of a cash infusion or the provision of technology.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Intel&#8217;s financial struggles have resulted in large-scale layoffs and dividend suspension. Despite a 16.7% year-to-date gain, Intel&#8217;s shares have plummeted&nbsp;nearly 47% over the past year&nbsp;amid worries over the chipmaker&#8217;s unclear turnaround strategy and its struggle to gain a larger share of the profitable AI market.
Investors turned optimistic after Vice President JD Vance at a recent AI conference in Paris stated that the Trump administration plans to implement measures ensuring AI chips are designed and produced in the U.S. 
The struggling chipmaker is currently looking for a new CEO and is working towards launching new products and achieving stable production using the 18A manufacturing process technology node.
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Intel Jumps Over 5% In Tuesday Pre-Market As Deal Talks With Broadcom And TSMC Surface

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller&#8216;s family office Duquesne has divested his entire stake in Broadcom, simultaneously increasing his investments in major tech companies, as revealed in a recent 13-F filing.
What Happened: According to a recent&nbsp;SEC filing, Druckenmiller, a seasoned investor, sold all his shares of&nbsp;Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) in the fourth quarter. This move comes on the heels of his total exit from Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), a competing chipmaker, a few months prior.
In the closing months of 2024, Druckenmiller significantly reduced his tech stock portfolio, selling his entire stakes in&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Adobe Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) and&nbsp;Autodesk Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>). He also completely sold his stake in&nbsp;Starbucks Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) and his shares in insurance company&nbsp;Chubb Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>).
Despite these divestments, Druckenmiller increased his investments in several big tech companies in the same quarter, acquiring new positions in&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>),&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Elon Musk&#8216;s electric vehicle manufacturer&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne also initiated new investments in United Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), Warner Bros. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NYSE">WBD</a>), Skechers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>), and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).
The most significant holding in his Duquesne Family Office remains Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), the clinical genetic-testing company in which they held a stake since 2022. Natera holdings account for just over 15% of the portfolio. Meanwhile, the firm increased its stake in Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) by nearly 6.3 times. 
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Why It Matters: Druckenmiller, who formerly managed hedge funds for George Soros, now manages his own wealth through the Duquesne Family Office, which has investments worth nearly $3.72 billion.
The billionaire investor&#8217;s latest moves follow his earlier divestments in AI stocks. During the third quarter of 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42668157/stanley-druckenmiller-dumps-streets-hottest-ai-stocks-heres-what-the-billionaire-investor-is-betting-on-next">Druckenmiller sold all of its Nvidia shares and significantly reduced its Palantir holdings</a> by 95%. This occurred despite Nvidia and Palantir experiencing significant stock surges that year, with Nvidia&#8217;s stock increasing nearly 190% and Palantir&#8217;s shares gaining over 386%. 
The current quarter&#8217;s exit from Broadcom despite the stock surging more than 100% over the past year appears as a profit booking move. Meanwhile, other additions in big tech stocks show his growing confidence in the sector.
Druckenmiller added Tesla to its portfolio which surged over 83% in the past year. However, the stock plunged more than 16% over the last month, amid declining global sales, regulatory roadblocks in China, earnings disappointment, and Musk&#8217;s increasing political involvement. 
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Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 26.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 38.62%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $1.09 trillion. 
Buying $100 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $100 of AVGO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,431.70 today based on a price of $232.61 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom'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.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are reportedly considering deals that could lead to the breakup of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
What Happened: ​​Broadcom has been analyzing a potential bid for Intel's chip design and marketing business, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/broadcom-tsmc-eye-possible-intel-deals-that-would-split-storied-chip-maker-966b143b">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
However, it seeks a partner to take over the company's manufacturing unit before formally making a move.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, TSMC has studied acquiring Intel's chip plants, potentially through an investor consortium or another structured deal, the report noted, citing people familiar with the discussion.
Broadcom and TSMC are not working together, and talks remain preliminary and informal.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43376506/intel-will-be-fighting-for-every-socket-in-the-data-center-business-says-co-ceo-michelle-holthaus-as-competition-from-amd-nvidia-heats-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel ‘Will Be Fighting For Every Socket' In The Data Center Business, Says Co-CEO Michelle Holthaus As Competition From AMD, Nvidia Heats Up</a>
Why It Matters: The U.S. government has also stepped in, with the Donald Trump administration reportedly asking TSMC to explore the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43685791/taiwan-semiconductor-could-be-the-lifeline-intel-needs-as-rumors-swirl-of-a-us-backed-joint-venture">possibility of acquiring</a> Intel's factories while simultaneously opposing foreign control of the facilities due to national security concerns, the report noted.
Intel&#8217;s board is currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42275410/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-by-board-analysts-cheer-potential-strategy-shift-this-move-opens-the-door">searching for a new CEO</a>, with the company&#8217;s future direction hinging on the outcome of these potential deals.
Intel&#8217;s stock dropped 60% last year due to lagging in AI chip advancements. Its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/25/01/43353848/intel-earnings-analysis-q4-recap">latest earnings report</a> showed a third consecutive quarter of declining revenue, with a bleak outlook ahead.
Price Action: Intel's stock inched up 0.043% after hours to $23.61, following a 2.20% drop on Friday, closing at $23.60, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>. TSMC's stock dipped 0.055% after hours to $203.79. It had gained 1.03% during regular trading on Friday, closing at $203.90. Broadcom's stock slipped 0.18% after hours to $232.61. On Friday, it fell 1.17% to close at $233.04.
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Intel Could Be Split In Two As Broadcom And TSMC Explore Deals, Trump White House Resists Foreign Ownership: Report

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas">many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
The S&amp;P 500 rose about 1.5% this week, while the Dow gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq climbed 2.6%. Inflation remains a concern, but Wall Street stayed resilient as optimism grew around Ukraine peace talks and President Donald Trump's tariff proposal, which appeared less severe than initially expected. 
January's Consumer Price Index rose 3% year-over-year, exceeding forecasts, with energy and food prices—particularly eggs—driving the increase, while core inflation also came<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43692996/inflation-fears-mount-as-producer-prices-soar-to-35-put-fed-interest-rate-cut-on-ice"> in hotter than anticipated. </a>
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled no urgency to cut interest rates, prompting investors to push back expectations for the first rate cut to December, with some economists even suggesting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43748007/inflation-spikes-in-january-wall-street-rallies-on-ukraine-peace-talks-delayed-tariffs-this-week-in-the-markets">hike could be on the table.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">US Steel, Aluminum Stocks Rally As Trump Revives 25% Tariff Plan</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, reports that steel and aluminum stocks surged after Trump announced plans to reintroduce 25% tariffs on imported metals. Shares of Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>), Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), and United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) jumped.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43700767/netflix-stock-attractive-at-all-time-highs-for-analyst-virtuous-circle-of-strong-subscriber-growth-more-revenue-and-growing-profit">Netflix Stock Attractive At All-Time Highs For Analyst: &#8216;Virtuous Circle Of Strong Subscriber Growth, More Revenue, And Growing Profit&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights a JPMorgan analyst reiterating an Overweight rating on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a $1,150 price target, citing strong subscriber growth, higher engagement, and price hikes expected to boost 2025 revenue by $2 billion in the U.S. and $370 million in the UK.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43648469/hold-dogecoin-until-march-24-says-top-crypto-trader-expecting-nice-pumps-but-look-out-for-these-sell-signals">Hold Dogecoin Until March 24, Says Top Crypto Trader Expecting &#8216;Nice Pumps:&#8217; But Look Out For These &#8216;Sell&#8217; Signals</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reports on a crypto trader forecasting a Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) rally around March 24, citing Fibonacci time zones. Another analyst highlights increased whale activity and daily active addresses as indicators of potential bullish momentum.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43676556/applovin-stock-soars-on-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-and-more">Applovin Stock Soars On Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Strong Guidance And More</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43678005/super-micro-rides-ai-server-boom-analysts-see-big-2026-growth-despite-near-term-challenges">Super Micro Rides AI Server Boom, Analysts See Big 2026 Growth Despite Near-Term Challenges</a>
The Bears
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43600852/china-sets-sights-on-us-tech-companies-as-trade-tensions-rise">China Sets Sights On Apple, Nvidia And Other US Tech Companies As Trade Tensions Rise</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, reports that China is compiling a list of U.S. tech firms to target with potential antitrust probes, aiming to gain leverage in trade negotiations. Companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) could face scrutiny, escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43660030/trump-tariff-threats-put-pressure-on-taiwan-semiconductor-could-push-advanced-packaging-capacity-to-us">Taiwan Semiconductor Under Pressure From Trump Tariff Threats, Could Push Advanced Packaging Capacity to US</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, reports Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) facing uncertainty as Trump considers semiconductor tariffs and potentially scrapping CHIPS Act subsidies, prompting Taiwan's deputy economy minister to visit Washington amid growing trade tensions.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43651110/starbucks-faces-legal-action-over-alleged-discriminatory-hiring-practices">Racism Has No Place in Missouri&#8217;: State Attorney General Sues Starbucks Over Hiring Policies</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shivani-kumaresan">Shivani Kumaresan</a>, reports on Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey suing Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), alleging that its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives violate federal and state anti-discrimination laws by tying executive compensation to racial and gender quotas.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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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 88 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 54% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 23 were puts, with a value of $2,688,763, and 65 were calls, valued at $5,303,947.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $145.0 to $320.0 for Broadcom over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $145.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Broadcom 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739556930_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$435.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$337.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$78.2</td>
<td>$77.75</td>
<td>$77.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$311.0K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>908</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$78.5</td>
<td>$77.7</td>
<td>$77.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$310.8K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>948</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.5</td>
<td>$77.45</td>
<td>$77.5</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$310.0K</td>
<td>12.8K</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.
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>Present Market Standing of Broadcom</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 8,823,884, the price of AVGO is down by -1.08%, reaching $233.25.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 20 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Broadcom</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $253.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $246. 
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Broadcom's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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. 
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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>30.3K</td>
<td>126.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>32.5K</td>
<td>45.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$163.9K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$308.4K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALAB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>258</td>
<td>763</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AUR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>637</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 501 contract(s) at a $136.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 30364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126875 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 32579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45432 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $123.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.5K, with a price of $149.0 per contract. There were 1074 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3407 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 126 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $36.7K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 16242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 700 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $163.9K, with a price of $3280.0 per contract. There were 222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2270 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 bullish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $308.4K, with a price of $7710.0 per contract. There were 12864 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1635 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $115.00 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 $73.0K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 14197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1598 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALAB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 188 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 1105 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1017 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $345.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $727.0 per contract. There were 258 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AUR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 270 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 637 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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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares have seen a significant surge, climbing 24.70% in the past five days and 20.59% since the company&#8217;s fourth-quarter earnings release on Jan. 3rd. This analyst has dismissed negative speculation surrounding the stock, pointing to strong fundamentals and saying that the recent jump &#8220;is an easy one.&#8221;
What Happened: Intel is pinning its hopes on a return to profitability by 2026, after highlighting progress on its advanced 18A process node during its recent earnings call. The 18A node, featured in upcoming launches like Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest, is Intel&#8217;s most cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technology.
Patrick Moorhead, the founder, CEO, and chief analyst at Moor Insights Strategy, in an X post, said &#8220;I do believe that 18A is looking good in performance and power from a &#8216;big die&#8217; standpoint, and that yields for big die products are reasonable for this time in the cycle. A lot more work to be done, though.&#8221;
A &#8216;die&#8217; is a semiconductor chip and in the context of Intel, a &#8216;big die&#8217; refers to larger processor chips.
Apart from this Moorhead also highlighted that Intel stock was trading &#8220;below book value,&#8221; despite having &#8220;a ton of assets&#8221;. A stock is considered undervalued if its market price trades below the book value per share.
Furthermore, the analyst said that President Donald Trump&#8216;s admin could be pushing chipmakers like Nvidia Corporation (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>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) to explore Intel&#8217;s foundry.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24INTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$INTC</a> on a tear. Seeing some nonsense on &quot;why&quot; out there, but when you&#39;re trading below book value, and you have a ton of assets, this is an easy one. I do believe that 18A is looking good in performance and power from a &quot;big die&quot; standpoint and that yields for big die products… <a href="https://t.co/kKsR8SiJT8">pic.twitter.com/kKsR8SiJT8</a>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43721022/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-sells-nearly-36-million-worth-of-dialysis-giant-davitas-shares-amid-q4-earnings-beat">Warren Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway Sells Nearly $36 Million Worth Of Dialysis Giant DaVita&#8217;s Shares Amid Q4 Earnings Beat</a>
Why It Matters: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43685791/taiwan-semiconductor-could-be-the-lifeline-intel-needs-as-rumors-swirl-of-a-us-backed-joint-venture">Rumors suggest</a> that the U.S. government could be pushing Intel into a joint venture with TSMC to boost domestic chip manufacturing, according to Baird analyst Tristan Gerra. 
TSMC would reportedly send engineers to Intel&#8217;s 3nm and 2nm plants, potentially leading to a spin-off fab unit co-owned and operated by TSMC. The new venture could be eligible for CHIPS Act funding, designed to support the American semiconductor industry.
&#8220;While there is no confirmation and potential completion of this project could be lengthy, we think this move makes sense…&#8221; Gerra noted.
Intel&#8217;s interim co-CEO, Michelle Holthaus during its earnings call held on Jan. 30 said, &#8220;Looking ahead to the rest of the year, we will strengthen our client road map with the launch of Panther Lake, our lead product on Intel 18A in the second half of 2025.&#8221;
He also expressed excitement about its progress in performance and yields, anticipating production in the second half of 2025 and highlighting the benefits of its design and process technology.
&#8220;We are also making good progress on Clearwater Forest, our first Intel 18A server product that we plan to launch in the first half of next year. All of this provides a strong foundation on which to build as we execute,&#8221; Holthaus added.
Price Action: Intel shares gained 7.34% on Thursday, reaching $24.13 per share, and advanced 0.91% after-hours.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.44% on Thursday. INTC has risen 19.34% year-to-date, whereas it plunged 45.39% over the last year.
The average price target among 33 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> is $27.19 with a ‘sell&#8217; rating. The estimates range from $20 to $66 apiece. Recent ratings from JP Morgan, Stifel, and Truist Securities suggest a $21.67 target, implying a potential downside of 11.02%.
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