Broadcom Option Alert: Aug 15 $260 Calls at the Bid: 335 vs 1572 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Aug 15 $260 Calls at the Bid: 335 @ $15.75 vs 1572 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$226.425

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $225 Puts at the Bid: 600 vs 2946 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $225 Puts at the Bid: 600 @ $12.8 vs 2946 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$225.31

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $230 Calls Sweep (41) near the Ask: 508 vs 6925 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $230 Calls Sweep (41) near the Ask: 508 @ $12.101 vs 6925 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$226.83

Broadcom Option Alert: Jan 16 $260 Calls Sweep (4) below Bid!: 200 vs 1752 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Jan 16 $260 Calls Sweep (4) below Bid!: 200 @ $25.416 vs 1752 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$227.9

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $250 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1000 vs 13074 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar 21 $250 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1000 @ $5.37 vs 13074 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$226.5261

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $200 Puts at the Bid: 400 vs 176 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $200 Puts at the Bid: 400 @ $22.2 vs 176 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$226.245

Broadcom Option Alert: Jul 18 $250 Calls Sweep (25) near the Bid: 400 vs 1431 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Jul 18 $250 Calls Sweep (25) near the Bid: 400 @ $18.002 vs 1431 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$227.24

Broadcom Option Alert: Jan 16 $235 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 146 vs 1217 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Jan 16 $235 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 146 @ $35.85 vs 1217 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$227.03

Broadcom Option Alert: Dec 19 $57 Calls at the Bid: 74 vs 2745 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Dec 19 $57 Calls at the Bid: 74 @ $169.93 vs 2745 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$226.354724

Broadcom Option Alert: Apr 17 $230 Calls Sweep (48) below Bid!: 446 vs 2672 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close 

Broadcom Option Alert: Apr 17 $230 Calls Sweep (48) below Bid!: 446 @ $19.652 vs 2672 OI; Earnings 3/6 After Close Ref=$232.76

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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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Many dream of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41781968/suze-orman-says-if-youre-rich-like-her-then-you-can-retire-early-but-if-you-only-have-2-million-">retiring early</a>, but making it a reality requires careful planning, especially when you want to rely on investment income.
For those who aim to leave the workforce ahead of schedule, a dividend-oriented portfolio is a great strategy as it provides a steady cash flow. Balancing the yield and risk is crucial, though, to enjoy the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44390125/stock-market-timer-with-130k-cash-reserve-debates-nvda-investment-should-i-do-it-differently-or-stick-to-his-high-stakes-plan">investment</a>.
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One Reddit user, an investor with a $640,000 portfolio, is encountering this issue as he plans to retire in five years or less. Heavily invested in Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) with smaller positions in Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>), Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDVO#NYSE">IDVO</a>), and Amplify CWP Growth &amp; Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QDVO#NYSE">QDVO</a>), the poster&#8217;s portfolio generates $27,162 in annual dividend income.
His goal is to build a portfolio that provides inflation-beating dividend growth, but he&#8217;s wondering whether he diversified enough, whether he should introduce bonds when nearing retirement, and whether the current allocation can generate $75,000 per year.
&#8220;I try to live modestly. I live in a small house. No mortgage. No debt. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1ji8lcd/comment/mjeufff/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">My current nominal expenses are about $45,000 per year.</a> I'm thinking about diversifying into [Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schy#NYSE">SCHY</a>)] to get a little more international exposure,&#8221; he wrote.
Trending: Many are using retirement income calculators to check if they&#8217;re on pace —<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-do-i-calculate-my-retirement-income-adv"> here&#8217;s a breakdown on what&#8217;s behind this formula.</a>
The Reddit community weighed in, offering advice and insights, so let&#8217;s analyze the suggestions below.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can The Current $640,000 Portfolio Generate $75,000 Per Year in Dividends? Reddit Debates</h2>
Increase Yield with Higher-Paying ETFs And Stocks
Several users suggested adding higher-yielding assets to boost income, mainly since the investor&#8217;s 4.24% yield may not cover his $75,000 target.
&#8220;Try getting more yield exposure. [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Nike (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nke#NYSE">NKE</a>)], [Visa (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/v#NYSE">V</a>)], [The Home Depot (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hd#NYSE">HD</a>)]–all have high 5-year [compound annual growth rate]. Yield: [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)], [Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gof#NYSE">GOF</a>)], [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pdi#NYSE">PDI</a>)],&#8221; a suggestion reads.
A Redditor advised the investor to allocate two parts of the portfolio to a covered call ETF and a high-yield fund since they pay well and the gains are great.
&#8220;Add JEPQ and [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)]. You will have good gains from those and they pay a lot.&#8221;
A commenter suggested Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDC#NYSE">ARDC</a>), a business development company because it offers nearly double the yield of SCHD.
&#8220;ARDC is a monthly payer, now at a good entry point at $14.14-ish with a 9.9% dividend, currently paying $0.1125/share monthly. Just went x-dividend. I hold 5,000 shares of ARCC (for several years) and 5,000 shares of ARDC (a more recent position),&#8221; he said.
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Focus on Dividend Growth and Compounding
Many Redditors suggested that dividend growth stocks and ETFs are ideal for long-term retirement income, with many sharing what they do to ensure compounding growth for their portfolios.
&#8220;A well-diversified dividend portfolio with a disciplined reinvestment rate should be easily able to weather most storms. And you become a net buyer of shares every year, not a seller. That $640,000 could easily and safely do 8.5% gross and provide a 25% reinvestment rate and still net $40,000/year. I&#8217;m living it,&#8221; a Reddit user said.
&#8220;Nice and consistent portfolio. SCHD, DIVO, and IDVO are very consistent in growth and dividends. Don't know much about QDVO, but I am sure if it's similar to DIVO it's a good pick. I like your portfolio!&#8221; another commenter wrote.
A retiree shared that his income from dividend-focused shares continued to pour even during market corrections and that he&#8217;s reinvesting part of his distributions, growing his wealth year after year.
&#8220;My dividend income didn&#8217;t miss a beat during corrections in 2022, etc. Since I retired 15 years ago, I never sold shares except to rebalance. I reinvest part of my distributions during dips, like now, resulting in my portfolio being over twice what it was when I retired,&#8221; he said.
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Investor With $640K Portfolio Aims For Early Retirement – 'Hoping To Retire In 5 Years Or Less' But Faces Tough Choices – Reddit Weights In

A former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is too far behind to catch up—and should focus on mature process chips instead of trying to rival the world's top chip foundry.
What Happened: At a book launch event in Taiwan earlier this week, Chiang Shang-Yi, TSMC's former co-chief operating officer, delivered a blunt assessment of Intel's current position in the chip industry, <a href="https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8637258">reported</a> China's United Daily News.
Chiang, who played a critical role in building TSMC into a global semiconductor powerhouse, said Intel was once the "king" of the industry—but is now a "nobody."
He warned that Intel's efforts to compete with TSMC in advanced chip manufacturing, such as the 2-nanometer node, are futile, and urged the company to consider acquiring or merging with companies that specialize in mature manufacturing processes.
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"Intel should merge with a mature process chipmaker," he said, without naming specific targets.
However, he alluded to two potential candidates that industry watchers believe could be Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) or U.S.-based GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), both of which produce chips using older, more stable technologies at scale.
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Why It's Important: Chiang's comments come as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">Intel undergoes a major turnaround</a> under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, with a focus on achieving manufacturing parity with TSMC and building out its foundry business.
The company is racing to commercialize its 18A process technology and secure contracts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">from major clients like</a> Nvidia Corporation (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>).
Earlier, it was reported that Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology</a> is gaining attention for its potential application in Nvidia&#8217;s AI servers.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s shares closed at $22.71 on Friday, reflecting a 3.85% decline. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped an additional 0.44%. Year to date, Intel has risen 12.31%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings give Intel (INTC) a 3.11% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to TSMC and other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is experiencing profound strategic shifts under the guidance of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. As the company reorganizes its executive ranks and streamlines its chip manufacturing focus, investors looking for exposure to Intel shares might find ETFs an attractive way to take advantage of these changes. Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with significant Intel stock holdings</a> that could gain from the company&#8217;s shift are outlined below.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)
The iShares Semiconductor ETF is among the most widely held ETFs to track the semiconductor sector, with a high concentration in top chipmakers such as Intel. Based on its most recent holdings, Intel accounts for a decent percentage of the fund&#8217;s assets, making SOXX an excellent vehicle for investors who are optimistic about Intel&#8217;s foundry growth and cooling technology innovations.
Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology has drawn attention</a> for possible applications in Nvidia&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI chips, indicating a vital spot in the AI-fueled semiconductor space. If Intel manages to make Nvidia a foundry customer, SOXX might experience additional growth fueled by Intel&#8217;s strategic shift.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
VanEck Semiconductor ETF offers focused exposure to semiconductor leaders, including shares of Intel. The fund is a good choice for investors who want to ride the tide of Intel&#8217;s foundry plans and next-generation packaging technologies that will challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Intel is accelerating its 18A process node and securing United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) for late 2026 production collaborations. This may cause SMH investors to eventually realize an upside if the moves win over heavy-duty tech customers such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>)
The SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF has a similar equal-weighted strategy to semiconductor stocks, with broad-based sector exposure without compromising on its holdings of Intel stock. Investors get a chance to bet on Intel&#8217;s turnaround while hedging single-stock risk, via this ETF.
Intel&#8217;s leadership restructuring, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">three members stepping down</a>, indicates that the company is leaning more toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">Tan&#8217;s vision of maximizing chip design</a> and manufacturing. ETFs like XSD could benefit from Intel&#8217;s potential recovery in the semiconductor space.
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Big Moves At Intel: These 3 ETFs Stand To Benefit

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Broadcom.
Looking at options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 62% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 18% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,132,140 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $327,905.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $230.0 for Broadcom, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Broadcom stands at 2348.0, with a total volume reaching 1,325.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Broadcom, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $230.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Broadcom 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743169535_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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 align="right">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$68.8</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$67.85</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$339.2K</td>
<td>224</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$54.15</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$270.7K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$34.3</td>
<td>$32.95</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$171.3K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$30.35</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$30.35</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.85</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
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<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
In light of the recent options history for Broadcom, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Broadcom Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,342,610, the price of AVGO is down by -0.16%, reaching $171.71.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 75 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Broadcom</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $261.4.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a target price of $267. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $255. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Broadcom with a target price of $260. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Broadcom, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) SuperFluid cooling tech could be useful for Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 chips, which were launched during its GTC conference.
What Happened: Team Blue&#8217;s SuperFluid, launched in 2023, is positioned to capture a significant share of the burgeoning cooling market for Nvidia&#8217;s upcoming AI servers.
According to Beth Kindig, a tech analyst at I/O Fund, Intel&#8217;s SuperFluid liquid cooling technology has reportedly undergone verification testing demonstrating its ability to manage thermal dissipation of up to 1,500 watts.
This performance benchmark suggests that SuperFluid could be a viable cooling solution for Nvidia&#8217;s GB300 AI processor, which is anticipated to consume up to 1,400 watts of power.
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&mdash; Beth Kindig (@Beth_Kindig) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beth_Kindig/status/1905344543198675163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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At its GTC conference on March 18th, Nvidia unveiled its next-generation AI GPUs, outlining a timeline for their release: the Blackwell Ultra GB300, scheduled for the second half of this year; the Vera Rubin, expected in the latter half of next year; and the Rubin Ultra, targeted for the second half of 2027.
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Why It Matters: Apart from its SuperFluid cooling tech, Intel is also reportedly undertaking a strategic overhaul of its chip design and expanding its foundry services, aiming to attract Nvidia and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) as clients.
UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">predicts Intel&#8217;s</a> new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will focus on design and foundry, with Intel potentially securing Nvidia as a foundry client for gaming chips, despite power concerns. 
Arcuri also reports Intel is advancing its 18A process and aiming to challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with packaging innovations.
Intel&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), targeting late 2026 production, could position them as a second high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC, potentially attracting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Price Action: INTC rose 0.85% on Thursday, and it was down 0.38% in premarket on Friday. The stock has risen 16.82% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 46.52% lower over the year.
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.21% at $480.62 in premarket trade.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings indicate a poor price trend in the short and medium term. While the stock's value ranking is strong, ranking in the 71.24th percentile, it had weak growth and momentum rankings, the details for which are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/INTC"> available here.</a>
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Its consensus price target was $26.12, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">32 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $20 to a high of $40. The latest ratings from BofA Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, and JP Morgan averaged $25.67, implying a 9.13% upside.
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Intel's SuperFluid Cooling Tech 'Possibly Suitable For Nvidia's GB300' Chips, Says Expert Amid INTC's Efforts To Secure Commitments For Foundry Services

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is undergoing another wave of leadership changes as three board members prepare to step down, signaling a continued shift in strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44298588/lip-bu-tan-got-high-praise-from-tsmc-founder-morris-chang-for-saving-cadence-from-pretty-big-trouble-will-the-magic-work-at-the-new-intel">under newly appointed</a> CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
What Happened: According to a regulatory filing on Thursday, Intel announced that Omar Ishrak, Tsu-Jae King Liu, and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey will not stand for reelection at the company's 2025 annual meeting.
Ishrak was the former Medtronic CEO who stepped down as Intel's chair in 2023 but remained a director. Liu is an engineering dean at the University of California, Berkeley, and Lavizzo-Mourey was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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"We are committed to having the right mix of skills, qualifications and technical expertise on the Board," Intel chairperson Frank Yeary said in the filing.
In December, the board added Eric Meurice, former CEO of ASML, and Steve Sanghi, interim CEO of Microchip Technology.
Why It Matters: The board reduction from 14 to 11 members comes as Tan, who officially took over as CEO earlier this year, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">works to reshape Intel's executive</a> leadership with a sharper focus on chip manufacturing and product execution.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44506966/former-intel-boss-pat-gelsinger-says-trumps-tariffs-are-helpful-for-us-chip-comeback-but-it-needs-more-than-tsmcs-100-billion-pledge-reveals-the-one-missing-piece">Tan replaced</a> Pat Gelsinger, who championed a massive turnaround plan focused on foundry expansion and innovation. Intel reportedly said that Gelsinger received a $7.9 million severance and forfeited all unvested equity.
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Earlier, former Intel CEO Craig Barrett also weighed in on the company&#8217;s direction, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44070969/former-intel-ceo-craig-barrett-warns-that-splitting-the-company-would-be-a-costly-mistake-a-far-better-move-might-be-to-fire-the-intel-board-and-rehire-pat-gelsinger">criticizing calls to split Intel&#8217;s</a> business. He also criticized Intel&#8217;s leadership, holding the board responsible for the company&#8217;s decline over the past decade, and called out Gelsinger's exit.
&#8220;A far better move might be to fire the Intel board and rehire Pat Gelsinger to finish the job he has aptly handled over the past few years.&#8221;
Meanwhile, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">Tan has reportedly been prioritizing the company&#8217;s</a> design and foundry capabilities, with potential commitments from major clients like 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>).
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s shares closed at $23.62 on Thursday, marking a 0.85% increase. However, in pre-market trading on Friday, the stock fell by 0.38%. Year to date, Intel has gained 16.82%, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings assign Intel (INTC) a 3.11% growth rating. Curious how it stacks up against other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Intel Board Shake-Up Continues As Three Directors Exit Amid Leadership Overhaul Under CEO Lip-Bu Tan

Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 31.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.63%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $809.21 billion. 
Buying $100 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $100 of AVGO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $716.30 today based on a price of $172.10 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In Broadcom 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>89.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$91.4K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>493</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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 20001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89614 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.4K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 6624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9877 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $23.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 2317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3671 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 call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $31.5K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 8482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.6K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 1899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 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 call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $113.7K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 9921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $30.2K, with a price of $918.0 per contract. There were 7409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 3548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 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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<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">Dividend</a> investing has long been a favorite strategy for retirees and income-focused investors. Unlike growth-oriented assets, which depend on share price appreciation, dividend-paying stocks generate regular payouts.
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&#8220;My big break was being mostly cash in early 2020 because I felt the market had gotten too expensive. That was largely luck but it worked great. March 2020 was really fun. I spent between $1 million to $2 million on stocks in about 30 days and the resulting market rise after that secured my retirement. When I started learning about dividends, I included it as one option but still looked at it from a perspective of total returns,&#8221; he shared.
Now, he lives comfortably off dividends, rarely selling stocks for income, and relying on growing dividend payouts. The investor has shared his holdings in the Reddit community, so let&#8217;s see what they are.
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AbbVie
AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on the research and development of advanced treatments for complex diseases. Investors love ABBV because of its strong product portfolio and its steady dividend history, paying approximately 3.23% annually in dividends.
Arbor Realty Trust
A real estate investment trust with a high yield, Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>) focuses on originating and servicing loans for multifamily and commercial real estate. The company pays investors around 14.11% in dividends annually.
Broadcom
A tech dividend grower, Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is known for semiconductors and software, and despite a modest yield, it raises payouts aggressively. AVGO has a 1.24% dividend yield per year.
Hercules Capital
Hercules Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTGC#NYSE">HTGC</a>) is a business development company that offers venture debt to technology and life sciences companies. Investors love HTGC since it offers high dividend yields and exposure to emerging growth companies. The company pays investors around 9.39% in dividends.
Mastercard
Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) is a well-known global technology company operating in the payments industry. MA pays investors approximately 0.56% in dividends yearly.
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Realty Income Corporation
A real estate investment trust, Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is known as &#8220;the monthly dividend company&#8221; since it pays investors every month. O owns over 6,500 properties under long-term lease agreements and has a very diversified property portfolio, paying 5.76% per year in dividends.
Target
Operating as a general merchandise retailer selling a wide assortment of products, such as household essentials, apparel, and electronics, Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) generates approximately 4.23% in dividends.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>) tracks the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index, covering virtually all investable U.S. stocks. With a dividend of around 1.35% per year, the ETF is loved by investors because it offers broad exposure to the U.S. equity market with low expense ratios.​
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Tracking the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) focuses on high-dividend-yielding U.S. stocks. SCHD generates around 3.81% in dividends.
Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF
Paying around 1.47% in dividends per year, Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWJ#NYSE">RWJ</a>) tracks the performance of the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Revenue-Weighted Index. Investors love RWJ because it provides exposure to small-cap U.S. companies weighted by earnings.
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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) on Thursday disclosed that Audi&#8216;s Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) initiative, utilizing VMware Cloud software, has officially launched with the first virtual programmable logic controller (vPLC) at the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44508496/broadcom-teams-with-audi-to-deliver-next-generation-it-based-factory-automation-powered-by-vmware-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Boellinger Hoefe plant in Germany</a>.
As part of the EC4P initiative, the VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud platform enables Audi to streamline the management and maintenance of dedicated industrial PC devices on the factory floor.
This technology simplifies security patching, enhances risk management, and minimizes environmental impact by reducing hardware requirements and manual operations.
Sven Müller, project lead for EC4P at Audi said,&nbsp;&#8220;EC4P will reduce our hardware footprint, replacing thousands of decentralized industrial PCs with a more efficient, scalable and flexible architecture of local edge servers that unites the cloud and the edge on the shop floor.&#8221;
Paul Turner, vice president of products, VMware Cloud Foundation Division at Broadcom added, &#8220;VCF provides a consistent and scalable way for Audi to operate a distributed edge infrastructure, manage resources more efficiently, and lower operations costs.&#8221;
&#8221;Ultimately, VCF will help Audi increase factory uptime, agility, and the speed of rolling out new applications and tools across the production line.&#8221;
Yesterday, the company disclosed the enhancements&nbsp;to VMware vDefend to strengthen security planning and assessment, streamline lifecycle management, and enhance <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44497357/whats-going-on-with-broadcom-shares-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">scalability across application environments</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>)and&nbsp;VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>).
Price Action: AVGO shares are down 2.6% at $174.61 at the last check Thursday.
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Many investors find the benefits of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">dividends</a>, such as money working for you and steady payouts, incredibly appealing. In fact, for many, dividends are the closest thing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39914065/financial-freedom-or-bust-why-suze-orman-says-your-wallet-matters-more-than-your-flag">financial freedom</a>: they don&#8217;t need to sell assets, do not need to time the market, and get reliable income.
That&#8217;s why ETFs like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) have become so popular. They offer investors a diversified blend of dividend-paying stocks, stable growth potential, and a tax-efficient income stream.
But is parking $1 million into SCHD only the best move? This is what a Redditor recently asked on the online discussion board, sparking a heated debate in the comments.
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The investor has a portfolio already in place but is contemplating how to invest an unexpected $1 million windfall. His goal is to generate passive income to cover basic expenses like taxes and insurance without risking the principal, so he&#8217;s considering going all in SCHD.
Some in the r/Dividends community agreed wholeheartedly with the poster, while others suggested different strategies. Let&#8217;s see their insights.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$1 Million Windfall in SCHD? Redditors Showed Mixed Feelings</h2>
SCHD Offers a Balanced Mix of Income and Growth
Many commenters agreed with the poster, saying that SCHD is a good choice and not only does it pay out dividends but it also provides capital appreciation, which makes it a great long-term hold.
&#8220;There&#8217;s nothing wrong with that hypo. Great diversification, growth, and income. All while being conservative. There are alternatives that give the same if not better options, but for a basic answer, yes, it would be fine,&#8221; a Redditor said.
&#8220;In a taxable account, living off the SCHD-qualified dividends and then supplementing that with 401(k) distributions is the way to go in my opinion,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
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One Redditor mentioned a dividend reinvestment plan into SCHD is a good strategy, especially if the poster isn&#8217;t close to retirement.
&#8220;If you are still younger and pre-retirement, and the SCHD is in a retirement account, I say [dividend reinvestment plan] and forget it until closer to retirement,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;SCHD has a relatively high turnover rate, which means that the underlying holdings of the ETF are bought and sold more frequently than the average ETF,&#8221; a Redditor advocated.
Diversify Beyond SCHD
While most comments centered around SCHD, some Redditors suggested mixing in several other stocks or ETFs for higher income and/or better risk-adjusted returns.
&#8220;I like my [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)]/[JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NYSE">JEPQ</a>)]. Yields about $110,000 on $1 million and pays monthly,&#8221; a user said.
A commenter shared that he balances SCHD with broad-market growth, ensuring he doesn&#8217;t miss out on appreciation.
&#8220;That&#8217;s my plan. Except I do 70% SCHD, 30% [Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schb#NYSE">SCHB</a>)]. The SCHB is to participate in the S&amp;P 500 growth. In case my bet on SCHD isn&#8217;t as good as I hope, I can do a variation of stock sales that Bogleheads view as the answer to life.&#8221;
&#8220;My portfolio at age 50 will be about 75% SCHD, 25% [Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)],&#8221; a commenter said.
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One Redditor pointed out that the poster&#8217;s plan is his retirement plan also, but he&#8217;s balancing his portfolio with other assets as well.
&#8220;Nothing wrong with this. This is essentially my retirement plan. $2 million in [SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/splg#NYSE">SPLG</a>)] + $2 million in SCHD + $500,000 in [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)] = retirement,&#8221; he wrote.
Sharing a list of stocks he would invest in if he were in the poster&#8217;s situation, this Reddit investor splits them into buckets that either focus on dividends or growth.
&#8220;If you&#8217;re looking to create $38,000 from $1 million, you could also put ~$800,000 in Treasuries and $200,000 in pure-growth or dividend-growth stocks to get income and growth. Or you could do a high-low strategy that averages out to 3.8%; high for current income and low for growth. In the high bucket, you can include a combo of stocks like [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/et#NYSE">ET</a>)], [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Dow (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dow#NYSE">DOW</a>)], [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)]. In the dividend-growth bucket, you can include names like [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)], [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)], [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)], [Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)], and [Target (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tgt#NYSE">TGT</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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Former Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Pat Gelsinger has said that America's plan to restore chipmaking dominance needs more than massive investments—it needs to bring core innovation back home.
What Happened: In a new interview this week, Gelsinger said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $100 billion commitment to expand chip production in the U.S. is a positive step but ultimately insufficient, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/68a0da9b-ffc7-4c67-8249-d7c452efa864">reported</a> the Financial Times.
"If you don't have R&amp;D in the U.S., you will not have semiconductor leadership in the U.S.," he stated, adding, "All of the R&amp;D work of TSMC is in Taiwan, and they haven't made any announcements to move that."
Gelsinger, now a partner at deep-tech VC firm Playground Global, added that President Donald Trump's tariff threats had been "incrementally beneficial" by nudging companies like TSMC to invest in the U.S.&nbsp;
However, he warned that without relocating core research operations, the U.S. would remain dependent. "Unless you're designing the next-generation transistor technology in the U.S., you do not have leadership in the U.S."
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Why It's Important: The Biden and Trump administrations have both sought to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign chip supply chains.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">TSMC&#8217;s accelerated U.S. expansion</a> was reportedly driven by geopolitical pressure, supply chain security, and customer demands. This expansion, however, poses significant risks for Taiwan, as experts warn that Taipei must plan beyond its &#8216;Silicon Shield&#8217; amid growing threats from China.
However, Taiwan's government has been closely examining TSMC's overseas ventures, stating that joint ventures abroad <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors">require official approval</a>.
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Previously, it was reported that TSMC has proposed a joint venture with U.S. chip designers Nvidia Corp. (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 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">operate Intel&#8217;s factories</a>.
During the interview, the former Intel CEO also declined to comment on whether he had clashed with the company's board over strategy but suggested he had lost their confidence before completing his five-year plan.
"I wasn't done with the five-plus years when the board made a directional change," he stated.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Intel&#8217;s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">planning a major overhaul</a>, including potential staff cuts to address what he perceives as a slow-moving and bloated middle management layer.
Price Action: TSMC&#8217;s stock dipped 0.40% in after-hours trading to $172.81. Earlier on Wednesday, it closed at $173.50, marking a 4.09% drop during regular trading. Year-to-date, the company&#8217;s shares have fallen 13.93%, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings give TSMC an 82.36% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Former Intel Boss Pat Gelsinger Says Trump's Tariffs Helpful For US Chip Comeback, But More Than TSMC's $100 Billion Pledge Needed — Reveals the One Missing Piece

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares are trading lower by 4.73% to $179.36 Wednesday afternoon. Shares of chip stocks are trading lower amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44473410/trumps-tariff-rates-could-be-double-what-market-participants-expect-goldman-sachs-warns">overall market weakness</a>, which may be due to tariff volatility.
What To Know: Shares of Broadcom declined Wednesday following the Trump administration's latest export restrictions on Chinese technology firms. As a leading semiconductor supplier, Broadcom generates a significant portion of its revenue from China, particularly in networking chips, wireless connectivity and custom silicon solutions used in AI and data centers.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Commerce Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">expanded its blacklist</a> to over 50 Chinese entities, restricting access to high-performance semiconductors.
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While much attention has been on NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom could also feel the impact due to its extensive business relationships with Chinese telecom and cloud service providers.
What Else: Further complicating matters, China is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground">introducing stricter</a> energy efficiency requirements for advanced chips, potentially limiting Broadcom's ability to sell into the market. These developments add uncertainty to the company's growth outlook, as China remains a key customer base for its networking and AI-related semiconductor products.
With trade tensions escalating and new tariffs looming, Broadcom investors are weighing the risks of prolonged restrictions on chip exports, which could pressure the company's revenue and supply chain.
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Investors can gain exposure to AVGO by investing in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AVGO Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Broadcom&#8217;s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AVGO has a 52-week high of $251.87 and a 52-week low of $119.76.

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<td>AAPL</td>
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<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
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<td>03/28/25</td>
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<td>$32.5K</td>
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<td>03/28/25</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$302.1K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>649</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>892</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 156 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 55555 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88124 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $27.3K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 25752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64791 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 4617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 4994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 296 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 4650 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3134 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $37.50 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 $31.0K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1393 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1550.0 per contract. There were 7323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WK#NYSE">WK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 268 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 530 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 307 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $302.1K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $1585.0 per contract. There were 3943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 520 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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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) disclosed the enhancements<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44493081/broadcom-simplifies-and-accelerates-private-cloud-lateral-security-with-vmware-vdefend-innovations" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to VMware vDefend on Wednesday</a>.
These enhancements are designed to strengthen security planning and assessment, streamline lifecycle management, and enhance scalability across application environments.
These updates help organizations implementing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) accelerate deployment, improve security operations, and efficiently manage both critical and non-critical applications.
Notably, vDefend recently earned an AAA rating for Advanced Threat Prevention in SE Labs&#8217; Advanced Security Test Report, highlighting its strong security capabilities.
Also, a Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact (TEI) study, commissioned by Broadcom, found that organizations using VMware vDefend saw a 40% reduction in cyber breach risk, a 25% decrease in security operations costs, and avoided a 12% rise in cyber insurance premiums.
Umesh Mahajan, vice president and general manager, Application Networking and Security Division, Broadcom, said, &#8220;VMware vDefend simplifies how organizations achieve zero trust and private cloud security goals by cutting through complexity and providing a comprehensive lateral security implementation.&#8221;
&#8221;The latest vDefend innovations further this efficiency by offering real-time security assessments, a next-generation security services platform to simplify operations, and micro-segmentation as code to further improve security operations.&#8221;
Yesterday, the company disclosed the expansion of its leading 200G/lane DSP PHY portfolio with the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44475248" rel="noreferrer noopener">introduction of the Sian3 and Sian2M</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>)and&nbsp;VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>).
Price Action: AVGO shares are down 2.96% at $182.70 at the last check Wednesday.
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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) on Tuesday disclosed the expansion of its leading 200G/lane DSP PHY portfolio with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44472731/broadcom-extends-200glane-dsp-phy-leadership-for-next-generation-ai-infrastructure" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">introduction of the Sian3 and Sian2M</a>.
The portfolio is designed specifically to meet the connectivity demands of AI/ML clusters.
These advancements address the critical need for optimized power management across both single-mode fiber (SMF) and short-reach multi-mode fiber (MMF) links, particularly in 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver applications.
Broadcom&#8217;s new Sian3 and Sian2M DSPs, combined with its comprehensive 200G/lane laser portfolio, offer exceptional power efficiency and cost optimization, supporting the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Broadcom's Sian3 reduces power by over 20% compared to the Sian2.
The Sian2M is optimized for 800G and 1.6T short-reach MMF links in AI clusters, integrating VCSEL drivers and Broadcom's 200G VCSEL technology to boost performance and efficiency. Broadcom has deployed over 50 million channels of 100G VCSELs in AI networks.
Vijay Janapaty, vice president and general manager of the Physical Layer Products Division at Broadcom said, &#8220;Our new 3nm Sian3 delivers over 20% power reduction for 1.6T optical modules, while Sian2M with integrated VCSEL drivers and 200G VCSELs brings cost and power efficiency to short-reach links. These innovations enable our customers to scale AI clusters to meet the demands of growing AI workloads.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>)and&nbsp;VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>).
Price Action: AVGO shares are down 0.16% at $190.94 at the last check Tuesday.
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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is reportedly strategizing to rejuvenate its chip design and broaden its foundry business, with the potential of securing significant clients such as 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>).
What Happened: UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri believes Intel&#8217;s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will prioritize the company&#8217;s design and foundry capabilities in the immediate plan. Arcuri further stated that Intel is on the verge of securing commitments from Nvidia or Broadcom to utilize its foundry services, while also progressing its 18A manufacturing process, <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4424421-intel-ceos-plan-may-focus-on-design-getting-nvidia-broadcom-as-foundry-customers-ubs">reported</a> Seeking Alpha.
Arcuri stated that Nvidia seems more likely than Broadcom to adopt Intel&#8217;s foundry technology, possibly for gaming applications, though power consumption remains a significant concern. 
Intel is also said to be planning to compete more aggressively with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)&nbsp;enhancing its packaging innovations.&nbsp;The company&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) is progressing well, with production expected to start in late 2026. This could establish them as a secondary high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC and potentially lead to future collaborations with Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Arcuri stated that further details on Intel&#8217;s foundry developments will be revealed at the upcoming Direct Connect event on April 29.
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Why It Matters: The strategic shift comes in the wake of a leadership change at Intel. The company&#8217;s stock rallied following the announcement of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44434095/intel-stock-rallies-on-leadership-change-time-to-buy-or-wait">its new CEO</a>, with shares increasing by approximately 25%. In his first statement after being chosen as the new CEO, Tan pointed towards an overhaul plan including cost-cutting measures, a restructuring of management and a renewed focus on AI chip production.&nbsp;
He has openly criticized former CEO Pat Gelsinger's approach, especially in manufacturing and decision-making. One of Tan's main priorities is overhauling Intel Foundry, which supplies chips to companies like Microsoft and Amazon. He is also expected to revive AI initiatives beyond servers, focusing on software, robotics, and AI foundation models.
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Intel stock climbed 5.35% over the past month. It closed 0.16% lower on Monday at $24.22.
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Intel Targets Nvidia, Broadcom With Renewed Chip Design And Foundry Push, Says UBS

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AVGO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Broadcom.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 16%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $56,000, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $563,089.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $182.0 and $220.0 for Broadcom, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Broadcom's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Broadcom's whale trades within a strike price range from $182.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Broadcom Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742823994_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$16.65</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$148.9K</td>
<td>905</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.65</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$35.26</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$49.85</td>
<td>$50.7</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>487</td>
<td align="right">15</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Broadcom, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Broadcom</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,946,068, the price of AVGO is up by 2.0%, reaching $195.5.</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 79 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Broadcom</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $268.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $275. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $255. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Broadcom, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:15 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$260.00	Aug 15, 2025	136	463	335	29	1572	TRADE	BEARISH
01:16 PMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$225.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	1173	600	40	2946	TRADE	BULLISH
09:59 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$230.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	67	508	1	6925	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:48 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$260.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	0	200	0	1752	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:29 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$250.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	1045	1000	8	13074	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:00 PMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$200.00	Mar 20, 2026	353	400	400	227	176	TRADE	BEARISH
09:33 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$250.00	Jul 18, 2025	108	0	400	0	1431	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:16 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$235.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	52	146	4	1217	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:02 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$57.00	Dec 19, 2025	262	324	74	12	2745	TRADE	NEUTRAL
01:53 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$230.00	Apr 17, 2025	16	265	446	10	2672	SWEEP	BEARISH