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NVIDIAの空売り状況は、投資家がNVIDIAの株価下落に賭けている度合いを知ることができます。空売りデータは2週間ごとに更新されます。

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Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.

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水曜日の市場は全体的にいくらか回復が見られてものの、CNNマネーの恐怖と貪欲指数では「極度の恐怖」ゾーンのままである。

FRBの決定後、S&amp;P500は1%以上の急騰：投資家心理は『極度の恐怖』のまま

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火曜日、CNNマネーの「恐怖と貪欲の指数」は下落し、「極度の恐怖」ゾーンのままので推移である。この日、ナスダック総合指数が約300ポイント下落、米国株も下落した

ナスダックは、300ポイント下落、市場センチメントは「極度の恐怖」のまま

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投資家の不満が続いた数ヶ月後、サムスン（OTC:SSNLF）の経営陣が再び、追い詰められている。今回はAI （人工知能）と半導の回復に向けた大胆な動きを約束した。

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Chamath Palihapitiya took to X on Sunday to discuss Huawei&#8217;s strategic approach in the tech industry. Palihapitiya emphasized that Huawei, a prominent Chinese company, has successfully implemented a &#8220;low-end disruptor&#8221; strategy. This involves creating products that are either equivalent to or better than those of existing market leaders, but at a lower cost.
What Happened: The SPAC King identified several companies that Huawei has already outperformed, including Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>), Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>), and Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CISCO#NASDAQ">CISCO</a>). He also noted that Huawei is making progress against QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and has set its sights on Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Palihapitiya&#8217;s comments come amid growing concerns about China&#8217;s technological advancements and their impact on global markets.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Worth noting that Huawei, a Chinese National Champion, has systematically executed a "low-end disruptor" strategy with a lot of success. "Low-end Disruptor" simply means making an equivalent or better product for less than incumbents. End bossed: 1. Ericsson 2. Nokia 3. Cisco…
&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1916529549502013649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Palihapitiya&#8217;s remarks align with recent developments in China&#8217;s tech sector, where companies like Huawei are advancing despite international challenges. This includes Huawei&#8217;s efforts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44970472/chinas-chip-breakthrough-without-asml-makes-chamath-palihapitiya-take-stock-of-beijings-formidable-nature-america-can-win-if">develop in-house chips</a> to counter U.S. sanctions, as reported in March.
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Why It Matters: Palihapitiya&#8217;s observations underscore the competitive pressure that Chinese companies are exerting on Western tech giants. Huawei&#8217;s strategy of producing cost-effective yet high-quality products is reshaping the competitive landscape. This is particularly relevant as China continues to make strides in chip manufacturing, even without access to advanced tools like those from ASML Holding .
Huawei is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356270/huawei-develops-in-house-chips-to-counter-us-sanctions-and-leap-ahead-in-the-tech-war">accelerating efforts</a> to replace U.S. components by developing its own computer chips and operating system, with its Kirin X90 chip recently earning national security certification. As its Windows license nears expiration, Huawei plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered PCs later this year to reduce reliance on American technology amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions.
Palihapitiya has previously <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44891778/nvidia-not-acting-in-us-interests-says-chamath-palihapitiya-questions-how-alibaba-or-deepseek-are-one-step-ahead">expressed concerns</a> about companies like Nvidia not acting in the best interests of the U.S., highlighting the geopolitical implications of these technological advancements.
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Chamath Palihapitiya Says Nvidia Is Huawei's 'New Target' — A 'National Champion' That Crushed Tech Giants With A 'Low-End Disruptor' Strategy

As the week comes to a close, we look back at a week filled with significant developments in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). From President Trump&#8217;s push for AI education to Jim Cramer&#8217;s bullish stance on AI stocks, the week was abuzz with AI-related news. Let&#8217;s delve into the top stories.
Trump Advocates for AI Education in Schools
President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;signed a series of executive orders on April 23, aimed at transforming U.S. education policy across K-12 and higher education. The orders include promoting AI education in schools, reformulating college accreditation standards, and implementing new transparency rules for foreign funding in universities. The orders also reiterated support for Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and promoted workforce development initiatives.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/04/45005327/trump-pushes-ai-education-in-schools-rolling-back-obama-era-policies-and-cracking-down-on-foreign-funds-ai-seems-to-be-where-its-at">Read the full article here.</a>
Jim Cramer Remains Bullish on AI Stocks
Despite growing skepticism on Wall Street, CNBC's&nbsp;Jim Cramer&nbsp;remains optimistic about the future of AI infrastructure and data center stocks. Cramer acknowledged the turbulence in AI stocks, particularly following revelations from DeepSeek, a Chinese startup. He also expressed concerns about Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies potentially hurting the broader economy.
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Amazon and Nvidia Dismiss AI Data Center Pullback Fears
Despite recession fears and market speculation, tech giants&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;insist that the demand for AI data centers remains robust. Executives from both companies dismissed concerns about a potential slowdown in the construction of AI data centers at a conference in Oklahoma City.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001873/amazon-and-nvidia-dismiss-fears-of-ai-data-center-pullback-we-continue-to-see-very-strong-demand">Read the full article here.</a>
OpenAI&#8217;s Restructuring Raises Concerns Among AI Experts
A coalition of over 30 leading AI researchers and ethicists has issued an urgent warning about OpenAI‘s proposed corporate restructuring. They expressed grave concerns that the changes could undermine public oversight and the company's original mission. The group published an open letter urging California and Delaware Attorney Generals to intervene in OpenAI's plan.
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Satya Nadella Introduces Microsoft 365 Copilot&#8217;s AI Glow-Up
On Wednesday,&nbsp;Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;introduced a newly redesigned version of its Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The development was shared by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who referred to it as the &#8216;scaffolding for his workday&#8217;.
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Trump's AI Education Push, Cramer's AI Stock Optimism, And More: This Week In Artificial Intelligence

Joe Rogan and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) don't usually end up in the same political conversation, let alone agreeing, at least not lately. But on a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ry_B1XNUk">episode</a> of the &#8220;Joe Rogan Experience,&#8221; the podcast host found common ground with the longtime progressive senator on a key issue: the growing power of ultra-wealthy tech leaders.
&#8220;Bernie Sanders is right in that you should be scared of oligarchs,&#8221; Rogan said. &#8220;Oligarchs shouldn't be running our government.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&quot;Bernie Sanders is right that you should be scared of oligarchs and oligarchs shouldn&#39;t be running our government. He&#39;s right in that regard.&quot; &#8211; <a href="https://twitter.com/joerogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joerogan</a> <a href="https://t.co/gg7LyaiDMc">pic.twitter.com/gg7LyaiDMc</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rogan and Dillon Discuss Tech Power and Control</h2>
Rogan made the comment during a conversation with comedian Tim Dillon, as the two discussed U.S. export controls on Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips and China's ability to bypass them. They talked about how fake companies in places like Bhutan and Singapore are buying the restricted chips and funneling them back to China.
&#8220;They're both innovating and stealing at the same time,&#8221; Rogan said. Dillon added, &#8220;Can there be anything done to stop their rise?&#8221; Rogan responded, &#8220;Nah, not at this point.&#8221;
The two also raised concerns about the future of AI and the influence of big tech leaders. Ironically, Rogan is friends with one of the most powerful—and many would say most disruptive—people in the world right now: Elon Musk.
Rogan recalled a story from venture capitalist Marc Andreessen about a moment when the government tried to shut down early AI efforts entirely.
&#8220;The government came in and said we&#8217;re not going to let you do this,&#8221; Rogan said. &#8220;Not only are we not going to let you do this, we&#8217;re not going to let anybody do this.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sanders Warns Against Billionaire Power Grab</h2>
The conversation echoed Sanders&#8217; recent warnings in which he blasted President Donald Trump's proposed budget and economic policies. Sanders said Republican tax proposals would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43578641/bernie-sanders-says-we-must-not-savage-programs-for-working-families-to-provide-huge-tax-breaks-for-billionaires">deliver massive breaks to billionaires</a> while gutting programs for working families.
&#8220;At a time of unprecedented income and wealth inequality, when so many of our people are struggling to put food on the table, we must not savage programs for working families to provide huge tax breaks for billionaires,&#8221; Sanders said.
He also criticized Trump&#8217;s call for a federal funding freeze, which was later overturned in court, arguing it could have harmed Medicaid, food assistance, and support for homeless veterans. Sanders has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43234188/bernie-sanders-the-7-25-federal-minimum-wage-is-shameful-in-2025-america">pushed for raising the federal minimum wage</a> to at least $17 per hour and investing in affordable housing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shared Worries About the Future</h2>
Both Rogan and Sanders seem to agree, at least on paper, that unchecked power—whether it&#8217;s from the government or Silicon Valley—poses a threat. Rogan warned that a single tech leader could gain enough influence to reshape society entirely.
&#8220;If someone had control of some tech company, let&#8217;s say it&#8217;s an AI company&#8230; and he&#8217;s worth $3 trillion now and decides to lobby and change a bunch of laws and influence politicians and his company starts donating to certain politicians,&#8221; Rogan said. &#8220;You could change the fabric of society with enough money and enough power.&#8221;&nbsp;
However, Rogan didn&#8217;t reflect on the fact that this is almost verbatim what Musk has done, from influencing public discourse on X to securing massive government contracts through his companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Musk also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44900136/you-pay-for-what-you-get-bernie-sanders-slams-elon-musks-270-million-trump-donation-says-hes-now-most-powerful-in-government">donated $270 million</a> to support Trump&#8217;s 2024 presidential campaign, making him the largest individual donor of that election cycle—a move Sanders has strongly condemned as yet another example of oligarchic influence on American politics.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media Weighs In</h2>
While Rogan&#8217;s comments resonated with some, others pointed out the contradictions in his stance.
&#8220;Yet Rogan simps for said oligarchs on a daily basis lol,&#8221; one user commented on X.
Another said, &#8220;Would someone tell him that he&#8217;s defining his deity Elon Musk?&#8221;
One person noted the irony: &#8220;I wonder if he gets the irony about Elon Musk running our government for 3 months. Or his steps to manifest that.&#8221;
Another added, &#8220;Well, Rogan&#8217;s been having a lot of oligarchs as of late: [Meta CEO Mark] Zuckerberg, Andreessen, etc., etc., so what is he complaining of.&#8221;
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Joe Rogan Agrees With Bernie Sanders, Saying 'He's Right That You Should Be Scared Of Oligarchs; They Shouldn't Be Running The Government'

As Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains in the AI spotlight, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) lesser valuation and increasing investor attention are making waves, particularly among smart-beta and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">innovation-oriented funds</a>.
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Since Nivida continues to trade in excess of 20 times last year&#8217;s revenues, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/45006075/sentiment-fissures-in-the-semiconductor-space-put-spotlight-on-direxions-amd-focused-bull-and-bear-funds">AMD&#8217;s more modest 6x revenue multiple </a>makes a relatively convincing case for portfolio diversification. It ain&#8217;t cheap-cheap, but in the chip business today, it&#8217;s almost torture to pass up.
Supporting the case for AMD is a bullish trend in the options market. On Thursday, Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/04/44990727/spotlight-on-advanced-micro-devices-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">options scanner</a> caught a string of long-expiry call options on AMD — the traditional game played by institutions as a play for medium- to long-term conviction. 
Debit trades in this fashion don&#8217;t pay until and unless the stock reaches targets by expiration time, implying the speculators are not only positive but willing to put actual capital on it.
But optimism is asterisked. The U.S. government&#8217;s restrictions on AI chip exports to China, a key market, have placed a policy-induced cloud over the entire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor industry</a>. 
Although former President Donald Trump has suggested a more relaxed approach, negotiations are tenuous. For AMD, that translates to surfing waves of hope and uncertainty in equal proportions.
But that hasn&#8217;t deterred contrarians or ETFs such as ARKQ from increasing their exposure. It is apparent now that AMD might not be the loudest name in the chip game, but it&#8217;s turning out to be one of the cleverest bets — and ETFs are taking notice.
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Markets momentarily flipped southward on Friday after President Donald Trump said he would maintain tariffs on China unless <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">substantial concessions were made. </a>
Speaking aboard Air Force One on his way to Rome for Pope Francis&#8217; funeral, Trump said he would not ease tariffs without &#8220;something substantial&#8221; from China, stressing the need to &#8220;open China&#8221; for American businesses. 
&#8220;We almost got it and then they backed out of that deal,&#8221; he said, adding that Chinese officials &#8220;don&#8217;t want it open&#8221; but that opening the Chinese market would be a &#8220;big win.&#8221;
Tariffs, Trump said, are key to restoring U.S. economic strength. 
&#8220;Because of tariffs, I could possibly get that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to make—we&#8217;ll be making five billion a day,&#8221; adding that the U.S. had been losing billions daily under previous administrations.
&#8220;We&#8217;ll be reasonable, very reasonable,&#8221; Trump said. 
&#8220;We set the price.&#8221; 
Responding to questions about whether markets were adjusting to tariffs, Trump said he believed they were, adding, "I said there'd be a transition. People haven't understood it. Now they're starting to understand."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Retreat After Rally</h3>
Markets reacted swiftly to Trump&#8217;s comments. The S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – fell 0.6% in reaction to Trump&#8217;s comments, before quickly recovering.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 200 points, dropping to 39,933 by 2:00 p.m. ET, while the Nasdaq 100 retreated from 19,500 to 19,290, before both bounced back.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>96.0K</td>
<td>292.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>55.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$119.0K</td>
<td>24.7K</td>
<td>24.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td>27.7K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>599</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>438</td>
<td>579</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>842</td>
<td>550</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 96004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 292713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 375 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $47.4K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 14352 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55761 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.0K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 24752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24768 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 269 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.1K, with a price of $231.0 per contract. There were 27775 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 606 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $36.3K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 7491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4050 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 4995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1669 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 266 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $440.00 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 $60.7K, with a price of $1898.0 per contract. There were 3058 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 31 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 599 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 419 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 46 contract(s) at a $200.00 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 $40.4K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 438 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 579 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 550 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 842 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Synthesia, a London-based artificial intelligence startup valued at $2.1 billion and specializing in AI-generated video <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44900376/exclusive-antix-ceo-on-creating-hyper-realistic-digital-ai-avatars">avatars</a>, has recently secured a strategic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44685818/nvidia-and-google-bet-big-on-quantum-ai-with-150m-investment-in-sandboxaq-raising-series-e-round-to-450-million">investment</a> from Adobe Ventures, according to<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/adobe-takes-stake-in-synthesia-startup-behind-ai-clones-for-corporate-videos/ar-AA1CVFVP"> CNBC</a>.
While the exact financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership underscores Adobe&#8217;s commitment to pioneering technologies that are set to redefine video production.​ Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also joined the roster of high-profile investors in Synthesia, further validating the startup's role in shaping the future of AI video technology.
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Founded in 2017, Synthesia has rapidly emerged as a leader in the generative AI space, offering a platform that enables businesses to create lifelike video avatars for various applications, from corporate training to marketing. The company&#8217;s approach has attracted a clientele that includes over 70% of the Fortune 100, highlighting its significant impact on enterprise communications.
According to <a href="https://www.maginative.com/article/adobe-invests-in-synthesia-as-the-ai-video-startup-hits-100m-revenue-milestone/">Maginative</a>, Synthesia announced a $180 million Series D funding round in January, elevating its valuation to $2.1 billion. This milestone not only positioned Synthesia as the most valuable generative AI media firm in the UK but also signaled growing investor confidence in the potential of AI-driven video solutions, <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/technology/article/british-start-up-synthesia-hits-21bn-valuation-on-ai-video-boom-j9775xcw8">The Times of London reported.</a>
Victor Riparbelli, CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership.​ &#8220;We are incredibly proud to announce these milestones. Reaching $100 million in ARR underscores the significant value and impact our AI video platform and solutions bring to enterprises and the shared determination of our team to build a generational software business," <a href="https://www.synthesia.io/post/100-million-revenue-adobe-investment">he said in a statement</a> earlier this month. "The Adobe Ventures investment represents a powerful endorsement of our vision for enterprise-grade video communications, enabling us to deliver even greater innovation and customer value.&#8221;​
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Synthesia&#8217;s Equipment-Free Approach</h2>
Synthesia&#8217;s platform generates high-quality videos without the need for traditional filming equipment or actors. Users can create personalized avatars, either by recording themselves or selecting from a library of pre-designed characters, streamlining the video production process and reducing associated costs.​
The company&#8217;s growth has been fueled by continuous innovation and a keen understanding of enterprise needs. Features such as AI-powered localization, live collaboration tools, and an AI screen recorder have made Synthesia&#8217;s platform a comprehensive solution for businesses aiming to enhance their communication strategies.​
While Synthesia has achieved significant milestones, it operates in a competitive landscape. OpenAI&#8217;s introduction of Sora, a text-to-video model capable of generating realistic video clips based on user prompts, represents a notable entrant in the AI video space. However, Synthesia&#8217;s focus on enterprise solutions and its established customer base provide it with a distinct advantage.
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Users are required to provide explicit consent and undergo identity verification before generating personalized avatars, ensuring that individuals&#8217; likenesses are protected from exploitation. This approach has positioned Synthesia as a responsible leader in the AI industry, balancing innovation with accountability.
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the U.S. and internationally.
It is set to report its Q1 2026 earnings on May 21. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $0.93, up from $0.61 in the prior-year period. According to Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to reach $43.35 billion, up from $26.04 billion a year earlier.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Bought Nvidia Stock 10 Years Ago</h2>
The company's stock traded at approximately $0.55 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 18,182 shares. Currently, shares trade at $101.43, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $1,844,182 from stock price appreciation alone. However, Nvidia also paid dividends during these 10 years.&nbsp;
Nvidia's dividend yield is currently 0.04%. Over the last 10 years, it has paid about $3.68 in dividends per share, which means you could have made $66,909 from dividends alone.&nbsp;
Summing up $1,844,182 and $66,909, we end up with the final value of your investment, which is $1,911,091. This is how much you could have made if you had invested $10,000 in Nvidia stock 10 years ago. This means a total return of 19,011%. In comparison, S&amp;P 500 total return for the same period was 201%.
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Nvidia has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $173.11 based on the ratings of 40 analysts. The price target implies more than 70% potential upside from the current stock price.
On Feb.26, the company announced its Q4 2025 earnings, posting record revenue of $39.3 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $38.05 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/44012061/nvidia-shares-dip-despite-strong-q4-earnings-beat-record-revenue-whats-going-on">Benzinga</a>. The company's top-line results were up 78% year-over-year and 12% sequentially.
Earnings per share came in at $0.89, versus analyst estimates of $0.84 per share. Nvidia reported 82% earnings growth on a year-over-year basis.
The company&#8217;s data center segment led the strong growth, generating $35.6 billion in revenue, up 93% year-over-year. Automotive revenue more than doubled to $570 million, while the gaming and AI PC segment saw a decline, reporting $2.5 billion in revenue, down 11% from the prior year.
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In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) against its key competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
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Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>36.20</td>
<td>32.74</td>
<td>20.23</td>
<td>30.42%</td>
<td>$25.82</td>
<td>$28.72</td>
<td>77.94%</td>
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<td>87.11</td>
<td>12.68</td>
<td>16.63</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
<td>$8.54</td>
<td>$10.14</td>
<td>24.71%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>15.88</td>
<td>6.06</td>
<td>4.08</td>
<td>11.97%</td>
<td>$4.23</td>
<td>$6.51</td>
<td>17.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td>94.47</td>
<td>2.67</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$3.88</td>
<td>24.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>30.71</td>
<td>8.98</td>
<td>9.28</td>
<td>7.08%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>1.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>147.38</td>
<td>18.39</td>
<td>32.17</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>62.37</td>
<td>2.76</td>
<td>10.43</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>18.52</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>2.79</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>15.87</td>
<td>8.84</td>
<td>12.85</td>
<td>52.73%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>36.93%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>82.67</td>
<td>4.20</td>
<td>5.38</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-41.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>14.06</td>
<td>1.19</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>19.61</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>2.95%</td>
<td>$30.11</td>
<td>$26.62</td>
<td>1.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>12.08</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>2.06%</td>
<td>$23.86</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>5.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>11.01</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>2.44</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>11.35</td>
<td>1.83</td>
<td>3.49</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>30.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>18.92</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>-11.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1413</td>
<td>11.64</td>
<td>22.83</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>111.57</td>
<td>9.50</td>
<td>13.33</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>26.98</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>9.23</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>226.82</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>-14.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>127.39</td>
<td>5.41</td>
<td>8.42</td>
<td>6.24%</td>
<td>$4.14</td>
<td>$3.94</td>
<td>11.45%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>Upon closer analysis of NVIDIA, the following trends become apparent: 
<ul>
<li>
With a Price to Earnings ratio of 36.2, which is 0.28x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 32.74 relative to the industry average by 6.05x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 20.23, surpassing the industry average by 2.4x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42%, which is 24.18% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $25.82 Billion, which is 6.24x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 7.29x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 77.94%, outperforming the industry average of 11.45%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745593212_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In light of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, a comparison between NVIDIA and its top 4 peers reveals the following information:
<ul>
<li>
NVIDIA demonstrates a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector.
</li>
<li>
With a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The low P/E ratio suggests NVIDIA may be undervalued compared to its peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. However, the high P/B and P/S ratios indicate that the market values the company's assets and sales more highly. NVIDIA's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth reflect strong financial performance relative to industry competitors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Competitor Analysis: Evaluating NVIDIA And Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

Wall Street's darling rally just hit a technical speed bump. According to JPMorgan&#8217;s Jason Hunter, the S&amp;P 500 and its heavyweight tech crew — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the Magnificent Seven</a> — are stuck below crucial resistance levels, raising the risk of a summer slump before any sustainable comeback.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Faces Key Resistance</h1>
Hunter flags the 5425-5650 zone as a brick wall for the S&amp;P 500, noting that the index has already rejected that threshold in early-April and is still showing signs of fragility. While bulls may be eyeing fresh highs, JPMorgan's read is more cautious. According to Hunter, the index could slide back to 4500-4800 — a zone that could mark a "more durable bottom&#8221; — before setting up for a more solid rebound later this year.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Consolidating Below Breakdown Levels</h1>
But the real story, Hunter says, lies in the Magnificent 7 — Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — all of which have broken down from long-standing uptrends.
That, in Wall Street speak, means they're no longer leading the charge — at least for now.
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These &#8220;stocks are now consolidating within volatile ranges below their respective breakdown levels," Hunter wrote, suggesting investors may face more whiplash than windfall this summer.
The technical analyst isn't ruling out rebounds, but he's skeptical of anything more than short-term bounces: "The medium-term trend bias stays negative while below those resistance zones." Translation: don't chase the rips, especially if you&#8217;re expecting a V-shaped recovery.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stay Cautious: Watch for Clear Bottoming Patterns</h1>
For investors, the implication is clear: tactically trim exposure to high-fliers and consider rotating into safety until the dust settles. 
ETFs like the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPLV#NYSE">SPLV</a>) and the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USMV#NYSE">USMV</a>) may offer a softer landing.
Meanwhile, those still bullish on AI and Big Tech could look to dollar-cost average into dips via diversified exposure through the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) or the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) — but with a side of patience.
The bottom line? 
Until the S&amp;P 500 breaks above resistance and the Magnificent 7 prove they can reclaim lost ground, expect more chop than charge. Or, as Hunter subtly puts it, we need to "see clear price action that looks like a maturing bottoming process."
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) have introduced an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b45003180/booz-allen-and-meta-successfully-demonstrate-ai-vision-language-model-for-space">AI solution named &#8220;Space Llama,&#8221;</a> designed to enhance how astronauts handle maintenance and repairs on the International Space Station (ISS).
This joint innovation utilizes a tech stack driven by NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CUDA GPU acceleration and is designed to operate independently of Earth-based computing infrastructure.
The Space Llama platform is built to eliminate the need for physical manuals and lessen the dependence on Earth-based guidance during space missions. 
With its onboard intelligence, the system enables astronauts to quickly identify issues, run diagnostics, and make repairs efficiently all with lower energy usage and no need for internet connectivity to Earth.
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&#8220;This proof of concept overcomes the historical limitations of low-power, low-capability space-based computing by enabling simple, power-efficient AI use in space without relying on Earth network connectivity,&#8221; said chief technology officer at Booz Allen, Bill Vass. 
&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled and honored to steward with Meta this space-based multi-modal vision language model to achieve critical mission success and redefine how we work in space and at the deepest mission edges.&#8221;
Leveraging a tailored adaptation of <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/space-llama-metas-open-source-ai-model-heading-into-orbit/">Meta's Llama vision AI</a>, Space Llama can analyze visuals and text to deliver real-time technical support. 
It expands upon Booz Allen's prior deployment of the first large language model in space and is specifically designed to function effectively in areas with constrained or unstable connectivity.
The core of the system integrates Booz Allen's A2E2 (AI for Edge Environments) platform with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer-2 and NVIDIA CUDA software. 
The AI stack mirrors the design of systems used on satellites and can function entirely autonomously aboard the ISS National Lab.
While the tech is tailored for space operations, Booz Allen sees potential applications on Earth, from oil and gas to defense and energy where connectivity is intermittent or constrained. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on NVIDIA. Our analysis of options history for NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 63% of traders were bullish, while 18% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $260,477, and 6 were calls, valued at $197,652.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $140.0 for NVIDIA over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 NVIDIA'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 NVIDIA's whale activity within a strike price range from $105.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>NVIDIA Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745589686_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$2.36</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>75.0K</td>
<td>38.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>27.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NVIDIA</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NVIDIA, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 26,342,948, the NVDA's price is up by 0.7%, now at $107.17. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About NVIDIA</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $155.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on NVIDIA, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NVIDIA, which currently sits at a price target of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Neutral rating on NVIDIA with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for NVIDIA, targeting a price of $150. 
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Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Thursday that he met with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to explore a partnership as the former struggled to ramp up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">its foundry business</a>.
Tan hinted at his plans to boost the struggling chipmaker&#8217;s prospects by fostering a return to the office mandate and focusing on core engineering work, Reuters cites from an investor meeting.
The chipmaker plans to reduce operational expenses to $17 billion in 2025 and $16 billion in 2026 while cutting its 2025 capital expenditure target from $20 billion to $18 billion.
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On Thursday, Intel reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45001410/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-takes-bold-steps-to-revive-chipmaker-says-bureaucracy-is-suffocating-the-innovation" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of $12.67 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $12.3 billion. Adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share topped the projected 1 cent. However, Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, below the $12.84 billion analysts expected.
Reuters cited CFO David Zinsner during the investor meeting as saying tariff concerns prompted customers to hoard Intel chips, boosting sales in the first quarter. However, the company, unable to determine the tariff concerns induced surplus, expects the second quarter to suffer.
Zinsner said the very fluid trade policies in the U.S. and beyond and regulatory risks have increased the chance of an economic slowdown with the probability of a recession growing.
China imports $10 billion worth of chips from the U.S. annually. About $8 billion of these are central processing units (CPUs) assembled by Intel in the U.S., Reuters cited Bernstein analysts.
Intel stock plunged 38% in the last 12 months as it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44792707/intel-stock-surges-5-on-potential-altera-sale-trumps-tariff-relief-provides-added-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">failed to capitalize</a> on the shift to artificial intelligence accelerators, similar to those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor.
Intel fired its chief&nbsp;Pat Gelsinger&nbsp;in 2024 after his turnaround plan to take on Taiwan Semiconductor failed to impress the board.
Intel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42826372/intel-struggles-to-compete-with-amd-and-nvidia-in-data-centers-and-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">struggled as rivals</a> Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Nvidia captured market share in data centers, AI, and GPUs, impacting profitability.
Intel reportedly tapped Taiwan Semiconductor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44962945/intel-taps-taiwan-semiconductor-for-advanced-2nm-process-for-ai-powered-chips-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">for a 2nm process</a> to manufacture Nova Lake PC chips, which are expected to be available in 2026.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor&nbsp;told Bloomberg that&nbsp;it had not&nbsp;discussed forming a venture or sharing its technology with any company, dismissing speculation of a possible collaboration with Intel.
Price Actions:&nbsp;At the last check Friday, INTC stock was down 8.05% to $19.77 premarket.
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Deutsche Bank has revised its forecast for the S&amp;P 500, attributing the change to potential harm to corporate earnings caused by tariff policies.
What Happened: Deutsche Bank has lowered its year-end expectation for the S&amp;P 500 to 6,150, a significant reduction from its earlier target of 7,000. The bank&#8217;s analysis suggests that tariff hikes will disproportionately affect American companies, equating to an &#8220;$800 billion tax increase,&#8221; <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-outlook-tariffs-impact-tax-increase-trade-war-2025-4">reported </a>Business Insider.
The bank calculated this figure by applying the new effective U.S. tariff rate of around 25% to $3.25 trillion worth of goods imported to the U.S. last year. A team led by chief strategist Binky Chadha noted, &#8220;U.S. corporates intermediate most goods imports, whether for consumption or as components for further processing, and we see them bearing the bulk of the tariff hit with few avenues for relief.
Chadha indicated that a decline in presidential approval ratings might be the trigger for reversing tariff policy, though that shift hasn't occurred yet. A sustained market rally could follow a credible positive move on trade, potentially emerging if President Donald Trump's approval falls into the low-40s or 30s.
As a result, Deutsche Bank now projects S&amp;P 500 earnings-per-share to hit &#8220;$240&#8221; this year, a 15% decrease from its previous forecast and a 5% decline from 2024 earnings. The bank also expects the S&amp;P 500 to trade between 4,600 and 5,600, with positive news on tariffs potentially triggering a sharp upside.
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Why It Matters: This revision comes amid concerns over the impact of tariffs on the market. On Thursday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45004528/sp-500-could-crash-37-to-3700-if-tariff-fallout-triggers-recession-warns-wolfe-research">Wolfe Research warned</a>&nbsp;that the S&amp;P 500 could plunge to 3,700 points in a mild recession scenario, a potential 37% decline from its January levels, due to tariff-related uncertainties.
Despite these concerns, the market showed signs of resilience. On the same day, the S&amp;P 500 saw a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001892/sp-500-jumps-2-amid-surge-in-nvidia-tesla-shares-investor-fear-eases-but-fear-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">2% rally</a>&nbsp;driven by gains in Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares. However, the market mood remained cautious, reflected in the CNN Money Fear and Greed index still in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone.
Deutsche Bank&#8217;s revised forecast underscores the potential impact of tariffs on the market, highlighting the need for investors to closely monitor policy developments.
Year to date, the S&amp;P 500 is 6.5% down and is almost 11% below its February all-time high.&nbsp;
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Deutsche Bank Warns Of $800 Billion Corporate Tax Surge, Cuts S&P 500 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Concerns

While being under the shadow of a major competitor isn't necessarily the strongest selling point, for semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), it certainly has its perks. Yes, the chipmaking industry tends to focus on artificial-intelligence darling Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), thanks to its world-class graphics processors and innovative tech architectures. Still, AMD is no slouch, delivering its own advanced solutions.
Moreover, investors looking for a discount may prefer the smaller enterprise. While the tech ecosystem has suffered significant volatility, NVDA still trades at over<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/nvda/key-statistics"> 20-times</a> last year's sales. In contrast, AMD stock tips the revenue multiple<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/amd/key-statistics"> scale</a> six times over. By itself, it may not be the cheapest valuation. At the same time, one's semiconductor dollars may go further with Advanced Micro.
Another factor that may inspire confidence in AMD stock is the backing of the smart money. While analysts offering opinions on a publicly traded security are important, It's quite another thing when traders put real money on the line. Recently, Benzinga's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/04/44990727/spotlight-on-advanced-micro-devices-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity"> options scanner</a> identified several bullish transactions, most of them long-expiry call options.
Such trades are known as debit-based transactions – they start from a cash outflow position, with speculators betting that a specific outcome will materialize. The significance is that because of the debit paid, the target event must materialize prior to expiration for the option contract to be profitable. Because of this framework, the unusual options activity implies significant confidence in AMD stock.
Nevertheless, not every element favors the underlying chipmaker. Perhaps most worryingly, political dynamics threaten to unwind prior enthusiasm in the semiconductor space. In particular, U.S. government<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44900227/amd-stock-drops-amid-ai-chip-export-ban-whats-going-on"> restrictions on AI chip exports to China</a> along with several other regions cast a dark shadow over proceedings. While President Donald Trump has signaled a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942449/trump-pledges-substantial-cut-in-china-tariffs-but-refuses-to-make-it-zero-if-they-dont-make-a-deal-we-will-set-the-deal"> willingness to negotiate</a>, tensions with Beijing remain high.
True, some contrarians are viewing the red ink in AMD stock and its ilk as a buying opportunity. At the same time, tariff exemptions and other negotiations can always break down, imposing uncertainty over the entire matter.
The Direxion ETFs: Still, with the ambiguity in the arena comes potential opportunity with financial service provider Direxion and its library of sector and company-focused exchange-traded funds. Earlier this year, the firm launched two new products. For the optimists, the Direxion Daily AMD Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMUU#NASDAQ">AMUU</a>) delivers leveraged firepower. For pessimists, the Direxion Daily AMD Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMDD#NASDAQ">AMDD</a>) could be a tempting proposition.
Primarily, the benefit of these specialized instruments is convenience. With the AMUU ETF seeking daily investment results of 200% of AMD stock – while the AMDD seeks 100% of the inverse performance of the namesake security – these vehicles offer an alternative to options trading. And unlike derivative contracts, ETF shares (or units) can be bought and sold like any other public security.
However, it's important to realize that Direxion leveraged and inverse funds are designed for speculation. As such, prospective participants should anticipate high volatility. Also, a position should not be held for longer than one day. Exposure beyond this recommended period may lead to value decay due to the daily effect of compounding volatility.
The AMUU ETF: Thanks to the chaotic environment that plagued the tech sector this year, the AMUU ETF started off on the backfoot, slipping 38% since its debut.
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<li>Prior to the steep drop that materialized in April, the AMUU ETF attempted to establish a baseline of support at $18.50. Speculators may assume this to be a natural rebound target.</li>
<li>Positive momentum appears to be building recently, with the bulls energized by the Trump administration's overtures toward China.</li>
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The AMDD ETF: On the other end of the equation, the AMDD ETF has benefited from the tech malaise but only slightly, up 6% since its debut.
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<li>At its closing peak, the inverse AMD fund closed above the $34 level, demonstrating a sign of intent which quickly subsided.</li>
<li>Presently, price discovery for AMDD is locked in a relatively sideways channel, with investors apparently waiting for additional catalysts.</li>
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Sentiment Fissures In the Semiconductor Space Put Spotlight On Direxion's AMD-Focused Bull And Bear Funds

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index some improvement in market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 1% during the session to mark the first close above the 40,000 level since April 15.
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) all settled higher on Thursday.
Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) reported mixed first-quarter results and issued FY25 EPS guidance below estimates.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
On the economic data front, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.03 in March compared to a reading of +0.24 in February. U.S. initial jobless claims climbed by 6,000 from the previous week to 222,000 during the third week of April. U.S. durable goods orders gained by 9.2% month-over-month to $315.7 billion in March.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks recording biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 487 points to 40,093.40 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 2.03% to 5,484.77, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.74% at 17,166.04 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 30.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 28.4.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based
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S&P 500 Rallies 2% On Nvidia, Tesla Gains — But Market Mood Stuck In 'Fear'

Despite growing skepticism on Wall Street, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer remains optimistic about the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center stocks.
What Happened: Cramer acknowledged the turbulence in AI stocks, especially following revelations from DeepSeek, a Chinese startup. On top of that, there&#8217;s anxiety about Donald Trump's tariff policies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44780349/trumps-tariff-policies-fuel-economic-concerns-economists-expect-slower-growth-ahead">potentially hurting the broader economy</a>.
However, he thinks the data center boom isn't slowing down, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/jim-cramer-explains-why-hes-still-optimistic-on-data-center-buildout-.html">reported</a> CNBC on Thursday.
The Mad Money host mentioned that executives at Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp; have said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44914250/amazon-follows-microsofts-lead-halts-some-data-center-deals-executive-says-routine-capacity-management">they're still spending big</a> on data centers.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) may be building <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44733013/microsoft-shelves-1-billion-ohio-data-center-plans-amid-global-project-withdrawals-we-are-slowing-or-pausing-some-early-stage-projects">fewer data centers</a> for OpenAI, but Cramer said that's likely because ChatGPT-parent is now raising its own money to do it independently.
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He believes that if trade tensions ease and AI enthusiasm resurges, several sectors are poised for significant growth, including:
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<li>Semiconductors: Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</li>
<li>Server and networking gear: Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)</li>
<li>Data center builders and power suppliers: CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), Vistra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>Cooling and climate control: Carrier Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>), Trane Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>)</li>
<li>Industrial manufacturers: Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>), Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>)</li>
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"These are very much cyclical companies, so you can't just buy them if you think we're headed into a recession," he stated, adding, "But if we get a reprieve on some of…these tariff issues and investors return to the AI trade, I just gave you everything that's going to fly again."
Why It's Important: In January, DeepSeek's assertion that its AI model was built at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. competitors led to Nvidia losing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43876025/nvidia-ceo-attributed-the-deepseek-led-sell-off-to-investor-misconception-on-ai-spending-obviously-that-paradigm-is-wrong">$600 billion in market cap</a> in just one day.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44926902/imf-slashes-us-growth-outlook-as-trump-tariffs-bite-raises-recession-odds-to-40">significantly revised down its 2025 growth</a> forecast for the U.S., attributing the downgrade to President Trump&#8217;s broad tariffs and increasing economic uncertainty.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gives the company a strong growth score of 94.78%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against other top tech giants</a> such as Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Arm, and more.
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Jim Cramer Stays Bullish On Data Centers, Says If Trump Tariffs Eases, These AI Stocks 'Will Fly Again' Despite Wall Street Doubts

Despite recession fears and market speculation, tech giants Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) insist that the demand for artificial intelligence data centers remains robust.
What Happened: Executives from Amazon and Nvidia dismissed concerns about a potential slowdown in the construction of AI data centers, according to a report by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/amazon-and-nvidia-say-ai-data-center-demand-is-not-slowing-down-.html">CNBC</a>. Both executives spoke at a conference in Oklahoma City hosted by the Hamm Institute for American Energy on Thursday, where they addressed the rising energy demands driven by AI. They agreed that natural gas will be essential to meeting those power requirements.
Amazon&#8217;s vice president of global data centers, Kevin Miller, stated at a conference that there has been &#8220;no significant change&#8221; in demand. "We continue to see very strong demand, and we're looking both in the next couple years as well as long term and seeing the numbers only going up,&#8221; stated Miller.
Meanwhile, Josh Parker, Nvidia&#8217;s senior director of corporate sustainability, echoed Miller&#8217;s sentiment, stating that Nvidia has not observed any signs of a slowdown. Parker dismissed concerns sparked by AI startup DeepSeek&#8216;s efficient model, which led to a sell-off in power stocks earlier this year. He described the reaction as &#8220;kneejerk&#8221;. 
"We haven't seen a pullback," asserted Parker. 
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Why It Matters: The recent statements from Amazon and Nvidia executives contradicts recent speculation by Wells Fargo analysts about Amazon Web Services <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44914250/amazon-follows-microsofts-lead-halts-some-data-center-deals-executive-says-routine-capacity-management">pausing </a>some data center leases, particularly in international markets. This move followed a similar one by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
On this, Miller stated, "there's been little tea leaf reading and extrapolating to strange results" regarding Amazon's plans.
Notably, AI data centers are transforming global energy markets due to their high electricity demands. The surge in AI has led to a significant increase in electricity consumption, with AI-driven workloads contributing significantly to the global data center electricity consumption, which reached 460 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44903001/ai-data-centers-reshaping-energy-markets-in-the-sixth-industrial-revolution">International Energy Agency</a>.
The growing energy needs for AI have led to companies investing heavily in localized power solutions, such as microgrids and battery storage systems, to stabilize supply. This trend has boosted demand for commodities like lithium and nickel, essential for batteries, with lithium prices up 15% since January 2025, according to S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights.
Amazon holds a Growth rating of 94.14% and a quality rating of 67.66%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
Price Action: Amazon stock climbed 3.29% to close at $186.54 on Thursday, while Nvidia climbed 3.6% to close at 106.43, as per data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Amazon, Nvidia Dismiss Fears Of AI Data Center 'Pullback': 'We Continue To See Very Strong Demand'

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Lip-Bu Tan is taking action to revive the struggling chipmaker, announcing significant organizational changes just five weeks into his tenure.
What Happened: Tan is streamlining Intel&#8217;s leadership structure, requiring hybrid employees to work four days in the office starting in the third quarter of 2025, and enforcing stringent cost controls, as outlined in the company's first-quarter earnings call. Currently, hybrid employees are expected to spend around three days per week on-site.
&#8220;Organizational complexity and bureaucracies have been suffocating the innovation and agility we need to win,&#8221; Tan said. &#8220;It takes too long for decisions to get made.&#8221;
The chipmaker plans to reduce operational expenses to $17 billion in 2025 and $16 billion in 2026, while cutting its 2025 capital expenditure target from $20 billion to $18 billion. Intel is focusing on better utilizing existing assets before committing to new spending.
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44996628/intel-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-tumble-on-weak-guidance-chipmaker-plans-swift-actions-to-drive-efficiency">reported first-quarter revenue</a> of $12.67 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $12.3 billion, with adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share exceeding the projected 1 cent. However, Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, below the $12.84 billion analysts expected.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/ibkr-widget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/ibkr-widget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>Why It Matters: Intel&#8217;s stock has plummeted nearly 64% over the past five years while competitors NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) have capitalized on the artificial intelligence boom.
Interestingly, the U.S.-China trade war has boosted demand for Intel&#8217;s older generation chips. &#8220;Macroeconomic concerns and tariffs have everybody hedging their bets,&#8221; said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel&#8217;s Chief Products Officer.
The company is also redefining its product portfolio with a &#8220;workload-first approach&#8221; for emerging AI applications, including reasoning models and edge computing.
Tan urged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45000866/intel-stock-has-fallen-nearly-64-in-5-years-now-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-clearly-there-are-no-quick-fixes-but-investors-should-stay-tuned">patience from investors</a>. &#8220;Clearly, there are no quick fixes,&#8221; he said, while encouraging stakeholders to &#8220;stay tuned&#8221; for future developments.
Price Action: Intel Corp. shares climbed 4.37% on Thursday to close at $21.49, but dropped 5.12% in after-hours trading to $20.39. Year to date, the stock has gained 6.28%.
Benzinga Edge&#8217;s Stock Rankings give the company a modest growth score of 3.61%. Curious how it measures up to semiconductor giants like Nvidia and AMD? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here for the full comparison</a>.
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