Dell Technologies 株価情報 (NYSE: DELL)

最新ニュース Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) 株価情報

Dell Technologies

Dell Inc.

NASDAQ

Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It is focused on premium and commercial personal computers and enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three market shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners, and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.

Equities

News

Markets

ABNB

DELL

RDDT

RIVN

TSLA

米株は29日に急騰し、ダウ平均株価は約300ポイント上昇し、38,997.66ドルで取引を終了した。NASDAQ総合指数とS&amp;P500はそれぞれ、1.03％上昇し、16,366.85ドル、1.04％上昇し、5,240.03ドルで取引を終了した。

米国株式市場　1日を通して投資家に注目された小型株

Movers

BBWI

BLDR

FWONA

NICE

過去1週間でこれらの10つの大型株は最も悪いパフォーマンスを発揮しました。それで、あなたのポートフォリオに含まれていますか？

大型株パフォーマンス下落　NIOを筆頭に

Earnings

Pre-Market Outlook

Trading Ideas

ASAN

COST

DOOO

アメリカの株先物取引が金曜日の朝に下落している中、本日注目される株には次のような銘柄があります:

デル、アサナ　注目の銘柄は

Dell Technologies Inc. Class C Common Stock

Dell Technologies Inc

<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="586" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16084402/60-40--1024x586.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4711" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16084402/60-40--1024x586.jpg 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16084402/60-40--300x172.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16084402/60-40--768x440.jpg 768w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16084402/60-40-.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The End Of The 60/40 Portfolio&nbsp;</h2>
For years, a common investing approach was the 60/40 portfolio: 60% in stocks, and 40% in bonds. The idea behind it was simple: bonds were expected to outperform when stocks underperformed, and vice-versa. But as Tatiana Darie of Bloomberg pointed out yesterday (&#8220;<a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/shifting-correlations-unleash-market-havoc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Shifting Correlations Unleash Market Havoc</a>&#8220;), that is no longer the case:
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">Whether&nbsp;good&nbsp;or bad, shifting correlations are poised to wreak havoc on cross-asset strategies, and hedging assumptions will likely need to change. In the current environment, bonds are no longer proving to be a shield from stock losses.&nbsp;Jim Bianco&nbsp;of Bianco Research says the reason to hold bonds is changing, calling the days of the 60/40 portfolio&nbsp;"over."
It also means that trading might require a more creative and active approach that goes beyond traditional (and stale) assumptions.
</blockquote>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moving Beyond Traditional (And Stale) Assumptions</h2>
As it happens, we developed an approach that moves beyond traditional assumptions. Specifically, it moves beyond the assumption that asset allocation is useful at all. The 60/40 portfolio, and other forms of asset allocation, deliberately put you in asset classes expected to perform badly. Why not put your money in assets you expect will do well? If you&#8217;re worried about downside risk, you can hedge with options. That&#8217;s essentially our approach, <a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">The Hedged Portfolio Method</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Hedged Portfolio Method&nbsp;</h2>
Here&#8217;s how our method works, in a nutshell:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Our system estimates 6-month returns for each security with options traded on it in the U.S. In addition to stocks, this universe of securities includes bond and commodity ETFs and even inverse ETFs. Our system is completely agnostic when it comes to asset class.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Next, our system finds optimal hedges for each security, and calculates their cost.&nbsp;</li>
<li>We subtract the hedging costs in 2. from the estimated returns in 1. and rank the securities by expected return, net of hedging cost.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The names that come to the top of the list in 3. are our top names. We buy and hedge a handful of them.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
There are some additional steps, such as using a tightly collared &#8220;cash substitute&#8221; to minimize cash and boost returns, but that&#8217;s the gist of it.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Precisely Limiting Your Risk</h2>
One advantage of our approach is that you can precisely limit your risk. Don&#8217;t want to risk a decline of more than 17% over the next 6 months? Our system will hedge it so you don&#8217;t. Much different from putting 40% of your money in bonds and hoping for the best.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Real World Example&nbsp;</h2>
Here&#8217;s a portfolio our system created for an investor in July of last year. This was for an investor unwilling to risk a decline of more than 20% over the next 6 months. This one included&nbsp;American Superconductor Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMSC#NASDAQ">AMSC</a>),&nbsp;Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>),&nbsp;Constellation Energy Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>),&nbsp;Dell Technologies, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>),&nbsp;Navios Maritime Partners LP&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMM#NYSE">NMM</a>),&nbsp;Natera, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), and&nbsp;Powell Industries, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>).
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="776" height="717" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4712" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio.jpg 776w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio-300x277.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085209/1-Portfolio-768x710.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="778" height="598" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085242/2-Portfolio.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4713" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085242/2-Portfolio.jpg 778w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085242/2-Portfolio-300x231.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085242/2-Portfolio-768x590.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px" /></figure>
Here is how that portfolio performed over the next six months:&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="623" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085327/Tracked-Portfolio-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4714" style="width:800px;height:auto" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085327/Tracked-Portfolio-1.jpg 800w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085327/Tracked-Portfolio-1-300x234.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085327/Tracked-Portfolio-1-768x598.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="319" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085411/Tracked-Portfolio-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4715" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085411/Tracked-Portfolio-2.jpg 800w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085411/Tracked-Portfolio-2-300x120.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085411/Tracked-Portfolio-2-768x306.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>
You can find an interactive version of that chart&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/front_tests/5837">here</a>. And you can see how hundreds of other hedged portfolios have done&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/performance-tracking-portfolios">here</a>.&nbsp;
If you&#8217;d like to stay in touch
You can scan for optimal hedges for individual securities, find our current top ten names, and create hedged portfolios on <a href="https://portfolioarmor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">our website</a>. You can also follow Portfolio Armor on X <a href="https://twitter.com/portfolioarmor">here</a>, or become a free subscriber to <a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/">our trading Substack</a> using the link below (we&#8217;re using that for our occasional emails now).
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="602" height="418" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085726/Widget-5.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4716" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085726/Widget-5.jpg 602w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16085726/Widget-5-300x208.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px" /></a></figure>

Personal Finance

AMSC

NTRA

POWL

The End Of The 60/40 Portfolio

When it comes to the latest advancements in the technology ecosystem, it's fair to say that Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) got lost in the wake of the stunning rise of quantum computing enterprises and other innovators related to artificial intelligence. 
Nevertheless, it's Dell stock that's now flashing a bullish signal, warranting serious consideration for both options traders and buy-and-hold investors.
Fundamentally, Dell offers plenty of upside catalysts. Specifically, the company enables generative AI protocols by providing the infrastructure necessary for AI model development, training and deployment. Last year, company CEO Michael Dell stated that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39370205/michael-dell-says-generative-ai-tech-wave-sweeping-in-much-faster-than-early-internet-its-happening">surge in technological developments</a> under the machine intelligence umbrella is accelerating much more so than other innovation cycles or waves.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43039348/are-utilities-the-new-tech-why-entergy-nisource-vistra-are-jpmorgans-top-picks-for-2025">Are Utilities The New Tech? Why Entergy, NiSource, Vistra Are JPMorgan&#8217;s Top Picks For 2025</a>
Another factor bolstering Dell stock is the underlying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DELL/earnings">financial performances</a>. Over the past several quarters, Dell has consistently beaten its per-share profitability targets. While there have been a few misses in terms of quarterly revenue, generally speaking, the company exceeds expectations, thus providing confidence from a long-term investment perspective.
One element that admittedly may be distracting is recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/01/42978339/smart-money-is-betting-big-in-dell-options">unusual options activity</a>. Earlier this week, large bearish-sentiment transactions hit the derivatives market. However, the majority of the dollar volume were for options that expire this Friday.
Potentially, with this distraction soon to be removed, Dell stock may move decisively higher.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Statistical and Technical Winds Favor Dell Stock</h2>
A key spark for investing in Dell is its upward bias. Over the past five years, there have been 169 four-week periods where the stock has returned a profit from the beginning of the period to the end. Only 91 four-week periods ended in a loss, meaning that outside of any other context, there's a 65% chance that a long position in Dell will be profitable about one month later.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16140457/Probability-gambit-DELL-stock-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-737543" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16140457/Probability-gambit-DELL-stock-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16140457/Probability-gambit-DELL-stock-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16140457/Probability-gambit-DELL-stock-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16140457/Probability-gambit-DELL-stock.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Rather than just calculating the odds stochastically — that is, aggregating all market events irrespective of context — traders can acquire more intelligence by calculating probabilities dynamically. Specifically, traders can better understand how the target security responds under unusual aberrations from typical market events through conditional analysis.
For example, for the business week ending Jan. 10, Dell stock lost 5.78% of value. On average, its weekly performance clocks in at 0.84%. Such an aberration in which Dell lost between 5% to 10% of value during a one-week period only happened 14 times in the past five years. Notably, out of this tally, there have been 11 instances (or 78.57%) when Dell posted a profit by the end of the fourth subsequent week.
It must be noted that the above dataset represents a very small sample. However, because Dell stock natively features a strong upward bias, it checks out that investors tend to buy the dip.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="592" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16141750/DELL-stock-01162025-1-1024x592.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-737567" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16141750/DELL-stock-01162025-1-1024x592.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16141750/DELL-stock-01162025-1-300x173.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16141750/DELL-stock-01162025-1-768x444.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16141750/DELL-stock-01162025-1.jpg 1033w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Finally, the discipline of technical analysis suggests that a strong positive wave is imminent. Primarily, DELL appears to be charting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/stock-chart-patterns">bullish pennant formation</a>, which is a type of continuation pattern. Essentially, a security enters a sideways consolidation channel before eventually rocketing higher.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Ways to Approach Dell Technologies</h2>
Armed with such a strong foundation, the simplest approach to DELL stock is to acquire shares in the open market. Experts predict that generative AI will eventually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36588991/study-forecasts-staggering-1-trillion-boost-to-us-economy-with-generative-ai-but-warns-of-job-disrup">provide a $1 trillion boost</a> to the U.S. economy alone. That's a powerful message that can't easily be ignored.
Of course, options provide tremendous leverage for short-term speculation. Using the intelligence acquired earlier, traders can strategically plot a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bull-spread">bull call spread</a> transaction. This trade involves buying a call and simultaneously selling a call at a higher strike price for the same options chain (i.e. expiration date).
The idea is for the security to reach or exceed the short-strike price. While the short call caps the upside reward, the credit received helps offset some of the debit paid for the long call. In other words, a bull call spread effectively discounts a net long position.
Statistically, four weeks following a weekly loss between 5% to 10%, positive outcomes (which again occur nearly 79% of the time) generate a median return of 8.39%. Based on last Friday's close of $114.77, Dell could hit $124.40 by the options chain expiring Feb. 7.
Understanding this, aggressive traders may consider bull call spreads with a short (second) leg strike price of $124. As of this writing, the spread falling under this category with the biggest payout is the 120/124 call spread (buy the $120 call, simultaneously sell the $124 call).
Now Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43037588/stocks-pause-chipmakers-rise-gold-hits-2-month-highs-whats-driving-markets-thursday">Stocks Pause, Chipmakers Rise, Gold Hits 2-Month Highs: What&#8217;s Driving Markets Thursday?</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

Long Ideas

Options

Options Corner: Why Dell Technologies Needs To Be On Your Watch List Right Now

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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>106.9K</td>
<td>75.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>45.1K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>21.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$238.1K</td>
<td>942</td>
<td>586</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$81.4K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>477</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$110.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>419</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, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 848 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 106915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75205 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 133 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 45152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57542 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 bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $71.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 1788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5810 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 473 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 1900 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5045 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 call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $26.4K, with a price of $1322.0 per contract. There were 7372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $34.6K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 21935 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $330.00 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 $30.6K, with a price of $3060.0 per contract. There were 3943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1377 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 bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $238.1K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 586 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $135.00 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 $81.4K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 14174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 477 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 sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 43 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 196 contract(s) at a $6.00 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 $110.7K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 419 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.

AAPL

INTC

IREN

MARA

MSTR

NVDA

PLTR

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

Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 22.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.36%. Currently, Dell Technologies has a market capitalization of $76.85 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DELL: If an investor had bought $1000 of DELL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,378.85 today based on a price of $110.15 for DELL at the time of writing.
<h3>Dell Technologies's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737037809_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

$1000 Invested In Dell Technologies 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<ul>
<li>In an effort to create equitable opportunity in under-resourced communities, the latest Dell Technologies Solar Community Hub sponsored by UKG, will provide education, healthcare and social services to Campana and Altamira in Los Pinos Park, Monterrey, Mexico</li>
<li>The project will provide deeply needed infrastructure including access to clean water, bathrooms and a safe community space</li>
<li>The Solar Community Hub equips residents with opportunities for economic growth through career training and development</li>
</ul>

Reported Earlier, UKG and Dell Technologies Open Solar Community Hub In Mexico To Empower 20,000 Residents

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DELL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Dell Technologies. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $112,190, and 7 are calls, amounting to $499,675.
<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 $65.0 and $110.0 for Dell Technologies, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dell Technologies'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 Dell Technologies's whale activity within a strike price range from $65.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dell Technologies Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736868632_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$116.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">687</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td>473</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td>441</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$54.5</td>
<td>$53.55</td>
<td>$54.05</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dell Technologies</h3>
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It is focused on premium and commercial personal computers and enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three market shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners, and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dell Technologies, 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 Dell Technologies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,097,136, the DELL's price is up by 0.46%, now at $110.68. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Dell Technologies options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Smart Money Is Betting Big In DELL Options

WIIM

AEHR

AFRM

AMZN

APCX

APPN

BILL

CALX

CETX

CINT

CLIR

CLPS

CRWD

DDOG

GTLB

GWRE

HUBS

INTU

MNDY

MSFT

NFLX

Nuveen California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2

PCTY

SMCI

SPOT

VSAT

Shares of technology companies are trading lower amid the White House's decision to restrict AI chip exports.

Dell Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.28 million shares sold short, which is 4.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Dell Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736781318_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dell Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dell Technologies'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dell Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.64%, 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/">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.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Dell Technologies?

Melania Trump&nbsp;is set to executive produce a new documentary on&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video, offering a rare glimpse into her life and influence in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;political sphere</a>.&nbsp;
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unable to sell its&nbsp;iPhone 16&nbsp;in Indonesia. the company has&nbsp;not met Indonesia's domestic&nbsp;content requirements, which stipulate that smartphones sold in the country must include at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42890863/apples-airtag-factory-fails-to-impress-indonesia-iphone-16-sales-remain-banned-despite-local-production-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener"> least 35% locally-made components</a>.
Apple has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized&nbsp;that it has never sold&nbsp;or used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42890955/apple-clarifies-siri-privacy-policies-after-95-million-settlement" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Siri data for marketing purposes</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is gearing up for CES 2025 with major announcements and futuristic tech. Samsung&#8217;s theme for this year&#8217;s CES presentation is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42808821/samsung-ces-2025-press-conference-from-cutting-edge-ai-to-transparent-screens-heres-what-to-expect" rel="noreferrer noopener">"AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere.</a>"
Early announcements from Samsung&#8217;s newsroom highlight AI-enhanced refrigerators, appliances with built-in screens, and more. Expect features like advanced personalization and smarter home integration.
Samsung has confirmed the release of its much-anticipated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ballie</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;home robot</a>.
Samsung announced its Unpacked event, set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in San Jose. The event will showcase the new&nbsp;Galaxy S25&nbsp;series <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">and advancements in&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galaxy AI</a>.
Samsung is set to introduce a subscription model <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42893958/after-apple-halts-hardware-subscription-plans-samsung-unveils-similar-strategy-for-ai-powered-galaxy-smartphones" rel="noreferrer noopener">for its Galaxy smartphones</a>.
Media &amp; Gaming
Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&nbsp;TV users are reportedly encountering issues with purchasing certain movies, including&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)&nbsp;classics</a>.
Walt Disney said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone.&nbsp;The company&#8217;s streaming platforms,&nbsp;Disney+,&nbsp;Hulu, and&nbsp;ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42890512/disney-now-has-157-million-monthly-ad-supported-viewers-on-disney-hulu-and-espn-globally" rel="noreferrer noopener"> engage with ad-supported content</a>.
Technology
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has decided to temporarily pause construction on parts of its&nbsp;ambitious data center <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806852/microsoft-pauses-construction-on-33-billion-mount-pleasant-data-center-project-cites-technology-changes-and-design-re-evaluation" rel="noreferrer noopener">project&nbsp;in Mount Pleasant</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;delivered the keynote at CES 2025. The keynote's highlight was the introduction of the latest&nbsp;GeForce&nbsp;RTX 5000&nbsp;Graphic cards series, which include the $1,999 RTX 5090, $999 RTX 5080, $749 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549" rel="noreferrer noopener">RTX 5070 Ti, and $549 RTX 5070</a>.
The lead product for&nbsp;Google's AI Studio&nbsp;has voiced concerns over the U.S. government's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836724/google-lead-product-questions-americas-ai-priorities-as-platforms-embrace-chinese-models-its-so-great-so-cheap-so-fast-such-good-rate-limits" rel="noreferrer noopener">approach to artificial intelligence</a>.
Also, Nvidia CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;introduced the company&#8217;s $3,000 "personal AI supercomputer," a compact, high-performance machine designed to run advanced AI models right <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack" rel="noreferrer noopener">from your desk at CES 2025</a>.
Amazon.com has expanded its home security portfolio with the launch of smart smoke <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42838001/amazons-ring-introduces-smart-smoke-alarms-at-ces-2025-boosting-home-security-with-pro-monitoring-features" rel="noreferrer noopener">and carbon monoxide alarms</a>.
Dell Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) announced a major rebranding of its personal computers, aiming to boost sales by adopting a simplified <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">naming strategy similar to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s&nbsp;accusation of censorship has been firmly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42891403/mark-zuckerberg-accuses-eu-of-censorship-spokesperson-pushes-back-on-metas-allegations-we-absolutely-refute-any-claims" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied by the European Commission</a>.
The Commission stated that their regulations only mandate the removal of illegal content. "We absolutely refute any claims of censorship," said a Commission spokesperson.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in&nbsp;DDN, a company known for its expertise <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42892338/blackstone-invests-300-million-in-ai-data-firm-that-powers-elon-musks-xai-supercomputer" rel="noreferrer noopener">in data storage and analysis</a>.
Apple committed to updating its AI feature following a complaint from the BBC.&nbsp;The issue came to light last month after the BBC reported that an AI-generated summary falsely claimed that&nbsp;Luigi Mangione, accused of killing&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Thompson</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">, had shot himself</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;has made a bold prediction regarding the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">occur during&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;presidency</a>.&nbsp;
Anthropic, the AI startup behind "Claude" backed by Jeff Bezos, is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $2 billion in funding. This deal could elevate its valuation to $60 billion, positioning it among the top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867792/jeff-bezos-backed-anthropic-set-to-become-one-of-the-top-5-us-startups-as-it-reportedly-eyes-60-billion-valuation-with-2-billion-funding-round" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">five most valuable U.S. startups</a>.
Image: Shutterstock

Large Cap

GOOG

SSNLF

Consumer Tech News (Jan 6-10): Microsoft Pauses Ambitious Data Center Project, Blackstone Makes $300 Million Investment In AI & More

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) has reportedly secured a deal worth over $1 billion to supply servers optimized for artificial intelligence to Elon Musk&#8216;s social media platform, X.
What Happened: The deal between HP and X was finalized late last year, Bloomberg News <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-10/hpe-wins-1-billion-ai-server-deal-for-elon-musk-s-x">reported</a> on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The servers are tailored for AI applications, a segment witnessing robust demand from enterprises. Competitors Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) and Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) also vied for the contract.
The market for AI servers has been expanding, with businesses increasingly looking for hardware that can support artificial intelligence applications. Companies under Musk&#8217;s leadership, including&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and xAI, have become prominent clients for such hardware. 
Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s interest in AI is well-documented. In a recent discussion, Musk predicted that AI could reach <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41618261/elon-musk-predicts-ai-will-match-human-capabilities-in-few-years-the-cup-is-80-full-maybe-90">human-level capabilities by&nbsp;2029.</a> "I certainly feel comfortable saying that it's getting 10 times better per year which is, let's say, four years from now that would mean 10,000 times better," Musk said.
 His AI startup, xAI, is also making strides, with Musk announcing the integration of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42867252/xais-grok-chatbot-to-be-integrated-into-tesla-vehicles-soon-says-elon-musk">Grok chatbot into Tesla vehicles&nbsp;</a>soon. Musk shared the update during a live stream on X, stating, &#8220;Grok in Teslas is coming soon. You will be able to talk to your Tesla and ask for anything.&#8221;&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, is facing competition from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42867967/elon-musks-x-rival-bluesky-is-being-valued-at-700-million-after-explosive-growth-post-trumps-victory-report">Bluesky, a rival platform that is reportedly </a>nearing a $700 million valuation. 
Price Action:&nbsp;On Friday, HPE stock saw a 0.23% increase, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
The latest analyst ratings for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. were issued by Deutsche Bank, Loop Capital, and Barclays on Dec. 19, Dec. 9, and Dec. 6, respectively. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/analyst-ratings">With an average price target</a> of $25.33 across these firms, the ratings suggest an implied upside of 14.01% for the company.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/analyst-ratings"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/10232310/Screenshot-2025-01-11-at-9.53.03%E2%80%AFAM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-729087" style="width:376px;height:auto" /></a></figure>
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42833727/dana-white-wanted-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-in-cage-fight-now-hes-on-metas-board-of-directors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dana White Wanted Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg In Cage Fight, Now He's On Meta's Board Of Directors</a></li>
</ul>
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Photo courtesy: Wikimedia

Social Media

Tech

Elon Musk's X, Hewlett Packard Strike $1 Billion AI Server Deal: Report

Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.91%. Currently, Dell Technologies has a market capitalization of $83.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DELL: If an investor had bought $1000 of DELL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,733.10 today based on a price of $119.31 for DELL at the time of writing.
<h3>Dell Technologies's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736372710_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in DELL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Dell Technologies. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 54% bullish and 27% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $301,500, and 10 calls, totaling $616,389.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $35.0 to $140.0 for Dell Technologies over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dell Technologies's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dell Technologies's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $35.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dell Technologies Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736362853_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>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$301.5K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.55</td>
<td>$83.55</td>
<td>$84.42</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$168.8K</td>
<td>308</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$88.8K</td>
<td>366</td>
<td align="right">195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>366</td>
<td align="right">277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>366</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dell Technologies</h3>
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It is focused on premium and commercial personal computers and enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three market shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners, and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
In light of the recent options history for Dell Technologies, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Dell Technologies Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,883,016, with DELL's price down by -1.2%, positioned at $119.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Dell Technologies options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

On Tuesday, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chief Jensen Huang said Taiwanese&nbsp;fabless&nbsp;semiconductor&nbsp;company MediaTek could sell the desktop <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cpu" rel="noreferrer noopener">central processor chip</a> the two companies <a target="_blank" href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-puts-grace-blackwell-on-every-desk-and-at-every-ai-developers-fingertips" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed this week</a>.
On Monday at CES 2025, Nvidia showcased Project DIGITS, a desktop computer that leverages the chip designer&#8217;s latest Blackwell AI chip and contains a new central processor that Nvidia and MediaTek co-developed, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3293676/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-set-take-stage-ces-just-after-shares-hit-record-high?module=perpetual_scroll_1_RM&amp;pgtype=article" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Huang told analysts that Nvidia tapped MediaTek to co-design an energy-efficient CPU they aimed to commercialize.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42843417/nvidia-highlights-ai-chips-powering-pubg-robotics-chatgpt-moment-automotive-expansion-and-more-at-ces-event" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Highlights AI Chips Powering PUBG, Robotics &#8216;ChatGPT Moment,&#8217; Automotive Expansion And More At CES Event</a>
The Project DIGITS computer runs a Linux-based operating system from Nvidia, which AI developers use, the chip designer&#8217;s target market.
Nvidia aims to bridge the gap between the Linux operating system and Microsoft Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Windows by using Windows Subsystem for Linux.
MediaTek is a key Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42168509/amd-teams-up-with-taiwan-semi-to-take-on-samsung-in-smartphone-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">3nm chip client</a>. The 3nm technology can address emerging AI, mobile devices, and automotive computing needs.
Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) have emerged <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42826372/intel-struggles-to-compete-with-amd-and-nvidia-in-data-centers-and-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">as key competitors</a> for Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which commanded the CPU market that goes into data centers after the latter failed to tap the AI frenzy.
Its peer, AMD, introduced Ryzen AI Max processors with 16 cores and advanced AI performance for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42830046/amd-reveals-new-ai-processors-gaming-products-ahead-of-ces-2025-shares-rise" rel="noreferrer noopener">laptops and desktops</a> during CES 2025. The chip designer, in partnership with Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), launched business PCs featuring Ryzen AI PRO processors.
In the third quarter, Intel commanded a 62% market share of x86 CPUs, followed by AMD at 35.5% as per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/735904/worldwide-x86-intel-amd-market-share/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Statista</a>.
Price Action: NVDA stock is up 1.51% at $142.25 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
Also Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42762874/broadcom-thrives-with-114-stock-surge-in-ai-boom-while-intel-faces-steep-decline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadcom Thrives with 114% Stock Surge in AI Boom, While Intel Faces Steep Decline</a></li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock

Media

Nvidia Teams Up With MediaTek to Challenge Intel and AMD in Desktop CPU Market

On Monday, Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) announced a major rebranding of its personal computers, aiming to boost sales by adopting a simplified naming strategy similar to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
What Happened: The company has decided to retire long-standing product names like &#8220;XPS&#8221; and &#8220;Inspiron&#8221; in favor of a streamlined approach centered around the Dell name.
The rebranding is part of Dell&#8217;s strategy to make its products more appealing and less confusing for consumers. The new lineup will feature three tiers: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max, echoing Apple&#8217;s naming conventions.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack">Jensen Huang Unveils $3000 ‘Personal AI Supercomputer' The Size Of A Small Book: ‘It Runs The Entire Nvidia AI Stack'</a>
The rebranding is also part of a broader effort to encourage PC upgrades, with AI-optimized systems and the end of support for Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Windows 10 as potential catalysts.
Notably, Dell&#8217;s gaming brand, Alienware, will not be affected by the rebranding. The new Dell-branded devices will incorporate neural processing units to improve AI capabilities.
Subscribe to the <a href="https://bztechtrends.beehiiv.com/subscribe">Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter</a> to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox.
Why It Matters: In November 2024, Dell announced earnings of $2.15 per share for the third quarter, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.05.
However, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42201885/dell-technologies-shares-drop-after-q3-revenue-misses-estimates-details">company's quarterly revenue</a> totaled $24.37 billion, falling short of the expected $24.65 billion, though it represented a growth from the $22.25 billion recorded during the same quarter last year.
In the third quarter of 2024, Dell&#8217;s share of global PC shipments dropped to 15.7%, down from 16.7% in the previous quarter. The company remains the third-largest PC vendor worldwide, trailing behind Lenovo and HP, according to Statista.
Price Action: Dell's stock fell by 2.72% on Tuesday, ending the day at $121.27. However, the stock bounced back in Wednesday's pre-market session, increasing by 1.3% to $122.85, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/01/42827345/nvidia-soars-amd-stalls-ai-race-heats-up-at-ces-2025">Nvidia Soars, AMD Stalls: AI Race Heats Up At CES 2025</a></li>
</ul>
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Photo courtesy: Shutterstock

Dell Simplifies PC Lineup With Apple-Like Branding: XPS, Inspiron Brands Are Gone For Good

ABTS

AISP

AMBA

AMPL

ANET

ARQQ

AVGO

BBAI

BNZI

BOXL

CIEN

COHR

ESTC

FIVN

FOXX

LITE

MRVL

NVTS

PCOR

QUIK

RDZN

SNPS

TEAM

TIXT

TWLO

WDAY

WKEY

WULF

ZETA

Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following recent economic data and a rise in yields. Also, the sector may be falling in response to a recent pullback in NVIDIA as investors evaluate CES announcements.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) unveiled Monday an extensive lineup of next-generation processors and gaming products ahead of Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas, targeting the growing demand for high-performance AI-enabled PCs, gaming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42822846/nvidia-5000-series-product-updates-make-it-top-semiconductor-pick-ahead-of-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-analyst">systems, and mobile devices.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Next-Gen Processors: AI PCs And Enterprise Innovation</h3>
AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max Series, Ryzen AI 300 Series, and Ryzen AI 200 Series processors, built on AMD's Zen 5 and Zen 4 architectures. These processors cater to a variety of users, from premium thin-and-light notebooks to everyday productivity tasks. 
For enterprise users, AMD expanded its Ryzen PRO Series lineup, integrating advanced AMD PRO Technologies for security and IT manageability.
"With the next generation of AI-enabled processors, we are proliferating AI to devices everywhere, bringing the power of a workstation to thin and light laptops," said Jack Huynh, AMD's senior vice president and general manager of Computing and Graphics.
The flagship Ryzen AI Max processors boast up to 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units, and an AMD XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit capable of 50 trillion operations per second. Systems powered by these processors will be available starting in the first quarter 2025.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gaming: Pushing Desktop And Mobile Performance Limits</h3>
AMD's gaming announcements were headlined by the new Ryzen 9950X3D and Ryzen 9900X3D desktop processors, featuring 2nd-generation 3D V-Cache technology for unprecedented gaming and content-creation performance. Both processors are based on AMD's Zen 5 cores and optimized for high clock speeds and lower temperatures.
For handheld gaming enthusiasts, AMD launched the Ryzen Z2 Series processors, promising AAA gaming experiences on portable devices with up to 8 cores and AMD RDNA 3.5 architecture. These systems are also slated for release in the first quarter of the year.
&#8220;Gaming has become one of the biggest forms of entertainment worldwide,&#8221; Huynh stated, adding, &#8220;Today's announcements underscore our commitment to delivering hardware that eliminates performance bottlenecks for gamers."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42818093/amd-and-stradvision-team-up-to-boost-adas-backed-by-trump-and-musks-vision-for-autonomous-cars">AMD, StradVision Team Up To Boost Driver Assistance Systems For Autonomous Cars</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collaboration With Dell</h3>
AMD also announced its Ryzen AI PRO processors will power Dell Technologies Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) new commercial PC lineup.
These devices mark Dell's first use of AMD's AI-focused silicon in enterprise PCs, a milestone in their long-standing partnership.
"We're incredibly proud to collaborate with Dell on the next generation of commercial PCs," Huynh said. 
Sam Burd, President of the Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, highlighted the importance of AI innovation, stating, "AI PCs represent the next frontier in computing, transforming how we work, create and connect."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Minutes after the product announcements, AMD shares briefly dipped before rebounding, supported by optimistic projections for its AI and gaming processors. 
At the time of writing, AMD stock was up 3.8% intraday, though still down over 7% year-over-year.
Shares of Dell Technologies were also 3.8% higher by 3:40 p.m. ET, holding session gains. 
Read now: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/01/42827345/nvidia-soars-amd-stalls-ai-race-heats-up-at-ces-2025">Nvidia Soars, AMD Stalls: AI Race Heats Up At CES 2025</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Events

AMD Unveils 'Next Generation' AI Processors, Gaming Gear Ahead Of CES 2025

Analyst Ratings

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Dell Technologies, Transocean, CRH PLC, Teradyne

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thearorareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-01-06_08h30_16.png" alt="" /></figure>
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">All Eyes On Nvidia</h4>
An enlarged chart of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.&nbsp; The chart of NVDA stock is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>The chart shows that NVDA stock ran up on Friday in advance of the Consumer Electronics Shows (CES).</li>
<li>The chart shows that in the early trade NVDA stock is further gaining.</li>
<li>The chart shows NVDA stock is at the low band of the resistance zone.</li>
<li>CES kicks off with a keynote address from Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang today at 6:30pm PST.</li>
<li>Huang is usually positive about the future of Nvidia in his speeches.&nbsp; NVDA stock is running up in anticipation of Huang's keynote address. Prudent investors should pay attention to what Huang says and how he says, as it will likely be market moving.</li>
<li>There is also anticipation around the possible presentation of Nvidia's next gen chip Rubin.</li>
<li>The themes for CES 2025 are artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics.</li>
<li>The momo crowd is aggressively buying.&nbsp; They are focused on AI stocks.</li>
<li>Adding to the buzz around AI today is positive earnings from Foxconn.&nbsp; Foxconn is a supplier for both Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia.&nbsp; Stocks of NVDA, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), SK Hynix (HXSCL, HXSCF), Infineon Technologies AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFNNY#OTC">IFNNY</a>), and STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) are moving up Foxconn earnings.</li>
<li>The stock market is also excited about Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) decision to spend $80B on AI data centers in 2025.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc., NVDA, MSFT, Alphabet Inc Class C, Meta Platforms Inc, Tesla Inc, and AAPL.
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is range bound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
The Arora Report is known for its accurate calls. The Arora Report correctly called the big artificial intelligence rally before anyone else, the new bull market of 2023, the bear market of 2022, new stock market highs right after the virus low in 2020, the virus drop in 2020, the DJIA rally to 30,000 when it was trading at 16,000, the start of a mega bull market in 2009, and the financial crash of 2008. Please click here to sign up for a free forever <a href="https://thearorareport.com/generate-wealth-newsletter-benzinga">Generate Wealth Newsletter</a>.

AMAT

ASML

IFNNY

AI, Quantum, And Robotics in Focus – All Eyes On Nvidia CEO Keynote

APLD

ARBB

BLIN

CMBM

CPSH

CRNT

HIMX

IONQ

LDTC

LIDR

LOGI

MOBBW

OKTA

ORKT

PATH

PERF

SHOP

SMSI

VRME

VUZI

XTIA

ZENV

Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading higher amid market strength and may be in reaction to Microsoft's plan to invest approximately $80 billion into AI data center development in FY25.

The tech world in 2025 is set to be defined by resilience, consolidation, and the unstoppable rise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">of Edge AI</a>. 
JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee has unveiled his top predictions for hardware and networking in 2025, and it's clear: the year will be all about resilience, edge AI, and a few surprising twists. Here's what investors need to know.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple, Edge AI: 2 Hot Tickets For 2025</h2>
Chatterjee is betting on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to flex its muscles. He sees iPhone 17 hype and the rise of Edge AI keeping investors hooked. Forget the valuation debates—AI integration in smartphones and PCs could make Apple untouchable for much of the year.
While hyperscalers may grapple with AI scaling debates, Edge AI will steal the spotlight. By December, expect it to solidify as the darling of the tech world, powering smarter gadgets and keeping investors excited well into 2026.
AI's ROI remains focused on cost-cutting rather than driving revenue gains. Enterprises will stick to the basics, leveraging AI for leaner operations rather than headline-grabbing revenue boosts, the analyst said.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758055/tim-cook-sundar-pichai-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-and-more-how-top-tech-ceos-ushered-in-2025-with-new-year-cheers-and-big-dreams">Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, And More: Tech Moguls Post Upbeat New Year Greetings: &#8216;Have A Good Feeling About 2025&#8217;</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cloud Wars Favor Hardware</h2>
The long-running tug-of-war between on-premise and cloud infrastructure tilts toward hardware in 2025. According to Chatterjee, companies like Dell Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NASDAQ">DELL</a>) and Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) could shrug off fears of cloud dominance as enterprises reconsider the cloud's ROI for AI workloads.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Stocks: A Rollercoaster Ride</h2>
It won't be smooth sailing for AI-leveraged players like Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) and Coherent Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), per Chatterjee. Early-year uncertainty will weigh on shares until mid-year earnings provide clarity. 
Investors will wait for the likes of Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell and 800G Ethernet switching to gain traction.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Valuation Squeeze, Cyclicality To Spark M&amp;A Frenzy</h2>
Premium valuations across the hardware sector will narrow the gap between winners and laggards, says Chatterjee. The year's theme? Find value in the underdogs or wait for M&amp;A opportunities to unlock hidden potential.
As Telco, enterprise, and cable players gear up for a cyclical rebound, consolidation could heat up. Chatterjee predicts stronger players will snap up rivals to amplify recovery gains and slash costs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Contract Manufacturers: The New Favorites</h2>
Historically overshadowed by OEMs, contract manufacturers are ready to shine. Lower risks, better margins, and ties to AI infrastructure projects could make them 2025's surprise winners.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Troubles Overblown</h2>
Worried about tariffs? Don't be. Chatterjee expects years of supply chain investments to shield companies from the worst, leaving doomsayers scratching their heads as stocks rise.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EV, AV: Hype Fatigue Sets In</h2>
Electric and autonomous vehicles will face another year of growing pains. With U.S. EV subsidies on shaky ground and slower progress in autonomous tech, optimism might fizzle—except for robotaxis, which could gain traction in tightly controlled spaces, says Chatterjee.
JPMorgan's vision for 2025 is clear: edge AI is the growth engine, Apple stays unstoppable, and consolidation could define the year. For investors, it's a roadmap to navigate the tech sector's next big moves.
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42759147/apple-discounts-iphone-16-prices-in-china-by-up-to-68-5-as-it-battles-huaweis-resurgence-in-the-country">Apple Discounts iPhone 16 Prices In China By Up To $68.5 As It Battles Huawei&#8217;s Resurgence In The Country</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: ImageFlow/ Shutterstock.com

Analyst Color

CSCO

Tech Predictions 2025: Apple's Edge AI Drive, M&A Heat, Cloud Hardware Shift

Why Dell Could Outperform In 2025

The markets have been dropping for the past couple of days.

7 Stocks I'm Buying As Markets Crash

Why I Recently Increased My Dell Position

Dividend-growth stocks to help mitigate market volatility: BMO

Dell Technologies: Buy The Dip Before The Next Refresh Cycle

The consumer tech sector is thriving as it innovates to meet the demands of a tech-savvy global audience. Therefore, investors might consider keeping an eye on consumer tech stocks, such as, Apple (AAPL), Sony Group (SONY), and Dell Technologies (DELL). Read on… As innovations continue to redefine everyday living, the consumer technology sector also witnesses a surge in demand. Companies specializing in smart devices, wearables, and home automation are leading the charge, offering products that seamlessly integrate with users' lives.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to keep track of three fundamentally stable consumer tech stocks, Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>), Sony Group Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">SONY</a>), and Dell Technologies Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">DELL</a>), that are well-positioned for potential gain.
The dominance of consumer tech stocks has a significant factor behind that is the increasing <a href="https://www.leewayhertz.com/ai-use-cases-and-applications/">adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies</a>. These advancements enhance user experience by personalizing products and services, making them indispensable in modern households. They are also used to power advanced features in consumer tech products like personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, voice assistants, smart home automation, facial recognition on smartphones, and more.
The rise of e-commerce has significantly boosted the consumer tech sector. Online platforms have become the primary sales channels for smart devices, wearables, and home automation products. Further, several consumer tech companies are also reinvesting their earnings into research and development, ensuring a steady stream of new products and services.
In 2025, the revenue generated in the consumer electronics market is projected to reach <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/consumer-electronics/worldwide">$977.7 billion</a>. As per the Cognitive Market Research, the global electronics market is anticipated to grow at a <a href="https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/electronics-market-report">CAGR of 7.5%</a> from 2024 to 2031.
Considering the conducive industry trends, investing in consumer tech stocks such as AAPL, SONY, and DELL could be wise. Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>)
AAPL designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company's product offerings include iPhones, Macs, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides DarwinAI, which specializes in visual quality inspection through its Explainable AI platform.
On December 8, AAPL announced the expansion of its retail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch of the Apple Store online will begin in the summer of 2025, followed by the opening of the first of several flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026. This expansion should help the company expand its global footprint in Saudi Arabia.
On October 30, AAPL announced the launch of M4 Pro and M4 Max, two new chips that bring more power-efficient performance and advanced capabilities to the Mac. This new launch will help the company strengthen its position as an industry giant and enhance its growth prospects further. 
AAPL's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> for the fourth quarter (ended September 28, 2024) increased 6.1% year-over-year to $94.93 billion. The company reported a gross margin of $43.88 billion, indicating an 8.5% growth from the prior year quarter. AAPL's net income came in at $14.74 billion, and its earnings per share stood at $0.97.
The consensus revenue estimate of $124.32 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ended December 2024) represents a 3.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.35 for the same quarter indicates an 8% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, the stock has surged 44.4%, closing the last trading session at $243.85.
AAPL's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Momentum. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 41 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-hardware/">Technology - Hardware</a> industry, it is ranked #20. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">Click here</a> to see the additional AAPL ratings (Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment).
Sony Group Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">SONY</a>)
Based in Tokyo, Japan, SONY designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for the consumer, professional, and industrial markets internationally. It distributes software titles and add-on content via digital networks; network services related to game, video, and music content; and home gaming consoles and peripheral devices.
On December 19, SONY and KADOKAWA CORPORATION signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement. In this agreement, SONY will be acquiring 12,054,100 new KADOKAWA shares and become KADOKAWA's largest shareholder, holding 10% of its shares. This acquisition will strengthen both companies' collaboration and maximize both companies' IP value globally.
In the same month, SONY was announced as the official global partner of World Aquatics for four years to 2028. In this agreement, SONY will contribute to the development of aquatic sports by leveraging technology.
For the second quarter that ended September 30, 2024, SONY's sales and financial services revenue increased 2.7% year-over-year to ¥2.91 trillion ($18.48 billion). Its operating income was ¥455.10 billion ($2.89 billion), up 73% from the year-ago value.
The company's adjusted EBITDA grew 42.4% year-over-year to ¥607.20 billion ($3.86 billion). In addition, SONY's net income and earnings per share were ¥338.50 billion ($2.15 billion) and ¥55.74, representing increases of 69.2% and 72.3% from the prior year's period, respectively.
Analysts expect SONY's revenue for the fiscal (ending March 2025) to increase significantly year-over-year to $81.11 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 16.2% from the prior year to $1.17.
The stock has gained 24.1% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $21.09.
SONY's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Momentum and Quality. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-media-producers/">Entertainment - Media Producers</a> industry, it is ranked #3 out of the 13 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">Click here</a> to see SONY's ratings for Growth, Value, and Stability.
Dell Technologies Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">DELL</a>)
DELL engages in the designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports various comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services globally. The company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG).
On December 9, DELL expanded its strategic relationship with AI hyperscaler CoreWeave as the first to ship Dell PowerEdge XE9712 server racks with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 to support CoreWeave's cloud services platform. This agreement reflects the two companies' aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance cloud environments for next-generation AI innovation.
On November 19, DELL introduced AI innovations and tailored its services for Microsoft environments to help customers speed up AI innovation and improve productivity. These additions include Dell APEX File Storage, Dell APEX Protection Services, and Dell Advisory for Microsoft, which helps in data protection, reduces management complexity, and enhances performance and scalability.
In the fiscal third quarter of 2025, which ended on November 1, DELL's net revenue increased 9.5% year-over-year to $24.37 billion. It reported a non-GAAP operating income of $2.19 billion, indicating a 12% growth from the prior-year quarter. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $1.54 billion, and its non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $2.15, reflecting increases of 10.9% and 14.4% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects DELL's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 9.9% year-over-year to $24.54 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $2.51 for the same period indicates a 14.1% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
DELL shares have surged 55.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $116.53.
DELL's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Growth and Momentum. It is ranked #19 out of 41 stocks in the Technology - Hardware industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated DELL for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all DELL's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">here</a>.
What To Do Next?
Get your hands on this special report with 3 low priced companies with tremendous upside potential even in today's volatile markets:
<a href="https://report.stocknews.com/free-report/3stocks/?formplacement=artbotad_3s">3 Stocks to DOUBLE This Year &gt;</a>

<hr />
AAPL shares were trading at $242.80 per share on Friday afternoon, down $1.05 (-0.43%). Year-to-date, AAPL has declined -3.04%, versus a 0.92% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: ShreyaRathi</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0.jpeg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;"><a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=shreya-rathi">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/aapl-sony-dell-3-consumer-tech-stocks-dominating-the-market/>3 Consumer Tech Stocks Dominating the Market</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

3 Consumer Tech Stocks Dominating the Market

Citi analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a Buy rating on Dell Technologies (DELL – Research Report) today and set a price target of $156.00. The comp...

New Buy Rating for Dell Technologies (DELL), the Technology Giant

Dividend Roundup: Citigroup, Procter & Gamble, Caterpillar, CVS Health, and more

Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson Report Results In Holiday-Shortened Week

Comments

Dell Technologies

ニュース

最新ニュース Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) 株価情報

水曜日, 8 07, 2024

月曜日, 6 10, 2024

金曜日, 5 31, 2024

こんな人も見ています

ニュース

パートナーシップ

ベンジンガ・グローバル