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Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.

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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。

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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

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After last week&#8217;s down-to-sideways markets and no major market events scheduled for this week, you need to brace yourself for a bumpy ride.
Until the quarterly options expire on Monday, headlines will dominate this market. If there is any whiff of new tariffs, expect a market bump.
New geopolitical tension? Another bump.
That doesn&#8217;t mean there&#8217;s nothing to trade this week. As long as tariff news doesn&#8217;t arrive, the indices will (and are) slowly trend up. And individual stocks offer even more upside potential.
Especially NVDA.
The major indices have a small amount of upside available if we have no new tariff news this week. This would translate to SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) having room to $575 but struggling beyond that. For single tickers, particularly in the semi and tech space, there is room for more upside.
In the absence of major events this week, markets will be a bit more ‘free-running' with the specter of tariffs waiting in the background and the quarterly op-ex not exerting pressures till the end of the week. 
Our one concern is the key SPY $570 level. 570 is the Bull/Bear Pivot level and the beginning of the neutral zone between 570-575. Get much above this level, and bulls take control and prices soar. Get far below it, and bulls take charge and prices tank.
But it&#8217;s also a fragile level. If the SPY closes below 570, this will put us back into negative gamma. And considering volatility has come down a lot (under 19 as of this writing), a volatility spike because of, say, a new tariff could cause a lot of losses.
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Meanwhile, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has much more room to run. The stock&#8217;s&nbsp; Bull/Bear Pivot level is currently 120, which is hovering around that price point. If it breaks out above it, that&#8217;s a signal to buy it. If it stays below, you should stay away. Any tariff surprise is unlikely to hit NVDA directly, as chip tariffs have already been raised and digested by the markets.
Along with other individual tech stocks such as Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), NVDA is a good play for this week heading into the weekend.
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If you&#8217;re analyzing contrarian opportunities in 2025, this list is worth studying. It highlights names that, despite widespread skepticism, have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">outperforming more popular picks.</a>
In a year when Wall Street&#8217;s darlings have stumbled, some of the most unloved names in the S&amp;P 500 are quietly delivering gains that put high-conviction buys to shame—and the data may challenge how investors think about analyst ratings.
In a newsletter sent Tuesday, DataTrek Research spotlighted what it called "a truly remarkable list": the 10 S&amp;P 500 companies with the highest share of &#8216;Sell&#8217; ratings from analysts. 
&#8220;History and year-to-date returns suggest it is a good place to look for longs,&#8221; analysts suggested.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Contrarian Play: Most-Hated, Yet Outperforming</h3>
&#8220;Wall Street analysts don&#8217;t put &#8216;Sell&#8217; on many stocks,&#8221; Datatrek wrote.
FactSet data shows that of the 12,320 ratings issued on S&amp;P 500 stocks, 55.7% are Buys, 38.7% are Holds, and only 5.6% are Sells.
&#8220;The percentage of Buy ratings is above its 5-year (month-end) average of 55.0%. The percentage Hold ratings is below its 5-year (month-end) average of 39.1%. The percentage of Sell ratings is also below its 5-year (month-end) average of 5.9%,&#8221; FactSet said.
Here are the 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks with the highest percentage of Sell ratings:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>Sell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</td>
<td>40%</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors Intl. of Washington, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>61%</td>
<td>39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>59%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global Class B (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>)</td>
<td>17%</td>
<td>50%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>)</td>
<td>24%</td>
<td>43%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>)</td>
<td>10%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>65%</td>
<td>29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>28%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
As counterintuitive as it may seem, an equal-weighted portfolio of these &#8220;Sell-rated&#8221; stocks would have returned 3.89% year-to-date through March 25, 2025.
Here&#8217;s how the individual &#8220;Sell&#8221; stocks performed:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Total Return (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc.</td>
<td>19.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc.</td>
<td>18.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global</td>
<td>11.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd.</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co.</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc.</td>
<td>-1.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc.</td>
<td>-3.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc.</td>
<td>-8.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.</td>
<td>-14.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
</figure>
That performance handily beats the -2.36% decline of 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>), and it's miles ahead of the -10% drop in the Magnificent Seven cohort, tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The "Buy" Darlings Didn't Deliver</h3>
Now, contrast that with the 10 most-loved stocks in the S&amp;P 500 — the ones with the highest percentage of Buy ratings.
This basket includes mega-cap giants like 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>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), all ranked in the top tier for analyst sentiment.
But the returns tell a different story. An equal-weighted portfolio of these "Buy-rated" favorites would have lost 4.44% so far in 2025.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Buy</th>
<th>Hold</th>
<th>Sell</th>
<th>YTD Return</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>3%</td>
<td>+1.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-19.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VICI Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+9.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. </td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc.</td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>93%</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-10.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-18.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>8%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teledyne Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+10.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>-4.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Bottom line, the trend offers a striking insight: being unloved by analysts doesn't necessarily doom a stock to underperformance. 
In fact, in a year marked by pullbacks in big tech and sector rotations, contrarian plays are quietly thriving.
For those willing to swim against the tide, Wall Street's least-favored stocks may hold the key to outperformance this year.
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Want To Buy Stocks In 2025? There's One Conflicting Place To Find Winners, Analyst Says

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$37.3K</td>
<td>82.7K</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$2.5 million</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$150.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$1.1 million</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.3K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 82778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 205 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 4212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRX#NASDAQ">XRX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 661 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 15000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.5 million, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 14865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $1225.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 720 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 7631 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 1540 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.3K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2054 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $8.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.3K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $150.7K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 3585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 315 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 223 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 1197 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 1200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.1 million, with a price of $988.0 per contract. There were 205 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares flashed a technical warning sign last week, and it didn't take long for the chatter to pick up. The stock triggered what's known as a &#8220;death cross&#8221; on March 20. That signal often suggests a potential downtrend, especially after the kind of monster run Nvidia has had.
Since October 2022, Nvidia has surged 948%, so this kind of chart movement grabbed attention. But not everyone is convinced it spells doom.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not The First Rodeo For Nvidia</h2>
Back in April 2022, Nvidia also flashed a death cross, and the stock went on to fall 47% before bottoming out. Naturally, investors are wondering if history is about to repeat itself.
While analysts are debating what the signal means, Jim Cramer took a more blunt approach. On March 21, the CNBC host <a href="https://x.com/jimcramer/status/1903125197911400722">posted</a> on X: &#8220;Are the zero-day put options holders blowing them out or pressing their bet because of the death cross. I ask because they don&#8217;t know the difference between Nvidia and Nivea.&#8221;
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1903125197911400722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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It was classic Cramer—mixing market commentary with sarcasm. His post suggested that many traders are reacting without truly understanding the stock or the signal.
In January, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42866458/jim-cramer-cites-nvidias-6-decline-to-too-much-hot-money-after-jensen-huangs-ces-keynote-watch-this-data-to-buy-stock-much-lower">Cramer urged investors</a> to consider Nvidia&#8217;s stock decline as a buying opportunity, saying, &#8220;Understand one thing, the keynote dazzled, the new projects are way ahead of any other company, and this new industrial revolution belongs to Nvidia.&#8221;
Zero-day options, especially puts, are popular among short-term speculators. Whether they're making sharp calls or just following headlines remains to be seen. But Cramer's point was that not every bearish bet is well-informed.
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For now, Nvidia is holding up. After dipping briefly, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44388080/nvidia-shares-up-over-3-after-key-signal-reversing-early-decline">shares bounced back</a> a little bit. Whether that death cross turns into something bigger or just becomes a blip on the radar will depend on how the market—and Nvidia's fundamentals—evolve in the coming weeks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is a Death Cross and Why Does It Matter?</h2>
A &#8220;death cross&#8221; happens when a stock&#8217;s short-term moving average, typically the 50-day, falls below its long-term average, often the 200-day. It can be seen as a sign that momentum is fading and that the stock might be entering a longer-term downtrend. While it&#8217;s not always a sign of trouble ahead, it tends to get attention from technical analysts and traders looking for signals about where the market might be headed next.
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming transportation, but challenges such as cost, longevity, and range remain barriers to widespread adoption. At the heart of these challenges lies battery technology—specifically, the electrolyte, a critical component that enables energy storage and delivery. The electrolyte's properties directly impact a battery's charging speed, power output, stability, and safety.
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'Accelerating The Future Of Transportation With SES AI's NVIDIA-Powered Innovation For Electric Vehicles' - Nvidia

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. 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.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.
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<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>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>41.30</td>
<td>37.34</td>
<td>23.08</td>
<td>30.42%</td>
<td>$25.82</td>
<td>$28.72</td>
<td>77.94%</td>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>26.44</td>
<td>7.23</td>
<td>10.72</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$596.09</td>
<td>$512.38</td>
<td>38.84%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>88.54</td>
<td>12.89</td>
<td>16.91</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
<td>$8.54</td>
<td>$10.14</td>
<td>24.71%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>113.85</td>
<td>3.20</td>
<td>7.23</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$3.88</td>
<td>24.16%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>17.27</td>
<td>6.59</td>
<td>4.44</td>
<td>11.97%</td>
<td>$4.23</td>
<td>$6.51</td>
<td>17.45%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.67</td>
<td>9.99</td>
<td>10.90</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>164.28</td>
<td>20.50</td>
<td>35.86</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>23.19</td>
<td>2.23</td>
<td>3.49</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>67.84</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>11.34</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>17.16</td>
<td>9.55</td>
<td>13.89</td>
<td>52.73%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>36.93%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>94.54</td>
<td>4.81</td>
<td>6.15</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-41.89%</td>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>14.65</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>22.56</td>
<td>2.19</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>2.94%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>1.35%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>12.58</td>
<td>2.19</td>
<td>2.79</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>11.99</td>
<td>1.49</td>
<td>2.44</td>
<td>2.28%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>10.72</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>3.29</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>30.68%</td>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>21.24</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>2.76</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>-11.07%</td>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>144.09</td>
<td>12.27</td>
<td>17.22</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1684.33</td>
<td>13.88</td>
<td>27.22</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>33.02</td>
<td>4.51</td>
<td>11.30</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
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<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>260.39</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>-14.67%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>143.22</td>
<td>6.16</td>
<td>9.64</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>12.37%</td>
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 41.3 significantly below the industry average by 0.29x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 37.34 relative to the industry average by 6.06x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 23.08, which is 2.39x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42% that is 24.03% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $25.82 Billion, which is 0.76x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 77.94% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 12.37%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
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 terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, NVIDIA stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
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<li>
Compared to its top 4 peers, NVIDIA has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive attribute by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The low P/E ratio suggests that 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. On the other hand, the high ROE, revenue growth, and low EBITDA and gross profit ratios suggest that NVIDIA is generating strong returns on equity and experiencing significant revenue growth, despite lower profitability margins.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is China Planning To Wreck U.S. Tech?&nbsp;</h2>
That&#8217;s what Balaji Srinivasan argues in the post below. First, for those unfamiliar with him, here&#8217;s why his opinion is worth considering here. In a nutshell, it's because Srinivasan, formerly the CTO of Coinbase, combines deep technical expertise with a strong track record of predicting where technology is headed.
What prompted Balaji Srinivasan&#8217;s post, was this question on X, about why China was essentially giving away its new AI models.
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&mdash; Damien Ma (@damienics) <a href="https://twitter.com/damienics/status/1903242359057285544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Below is Balaji&#8217;s response. Following that, we&#8217;ll consider a couple of its investing implications.&nbsp;
<a href="https://x.com/balajis/status/1903469483739730132">Authored by Balaji Srinivasan on X&nbsp;</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Overproduction</h2>
China seeks to commoditize their complements. So, over the following months, I expect a complete blitz of Chinese open-source AI models for everything from computer vision to robotics to image generation.
Why? I'm just inferring this from public statements, but their apparent goal is to take the profit out of AI software since they make money on AI-enabled hardware.&nbsp;Basically, they want to do to US tech (the last stronghold) what they already did to US manufacturing. Namely: copy it, optimize it, scale it, then wreck the Western original with low prices.
I don't know if they'll succeed. But here's the logic:
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<li>First, China noticed that DeepSeek's release temporarily knocked ~$1T off US tech market caps.</li>
<li>Second, China's core competency is exporting physical widgets, more than it is software.</li>
<li>Third, China's other core competency is exporting things at such massive scale that all foreign producers are bankrupted and they win the market. See what they're doing to German and Japanese cars, for example.</li>
<li>Fourth, China is well aware that it lacks global prestige as it's historically been a copycat. With DeepSeek, becoming #1 in AI is now something they actually consider possibly achievable, and a matter of national pride.</li>
<li>Fifth, DeepSeek has gone viral in China and its open source nature means that everyone can rapidly integrate it, down to the level of local officials and obscure companies. And they are doing so, and posting the results for praise on WeChat.</li>
<li>Finally, while DeepSeek was obscure before recent events, it's now a household name, and the founder (Liang Wengfeng) has met both with Xi but also the #2 in China, Li Qiang. They likely have unlimited resources now.</li>
</ol>
So, if you put all that together, China thinks it has an opportunity to hit US tech companies, boost its prestige, help its internal economy, and take the margins out of AI software globally (at least at the model level).
They will instead make their money by selling inexpensive AI-enabled hardware of increasing quality, from smart homes and self-driving cars to consumer drones and robot dogs.
Basically, China is trying to do to AI what they always do: study, copy, optimize, and then bankrupt everyone with low prices and enormous scale.
I don't know if they'll succeed at the app layer. But it could be hard for closed-source AI model developers to recoup the high fixed costs associated with training state-of-the-art models when great open source models are available.
Last, I agree it's surprising that the country of the Great Firewall is suddenly the country of open source AI.&nbsp;But it is consistent in a different way, which is that&nbsp;China is just focused on doing whatever it takes to win&nbsp;— even to the point of copying partially-abandoned Western values like open source, which seemed like the hardest thing to adopt.
On that point: they did build censorship into the released DeepSeek AI models, but in a manner that's easily circumvented outside China. So, you might conclude they don't really care what non-Chinese people are saying outside China in other languages, so long as this doesn't "interfere with China's internal affairs."
Anyway —this is an area I've been watching, and&nbsp;my reluctant conclusion is that China is getting better at software faster than the West is getting better at hardware.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investment Implications&nbsp;</h2>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buy China</h2>
China essentially giving away AI may be bad for AI software companies, but it should be good for companies that use AI, including Chinese companies. Consider adding some China exposure, if you don&#8217;t have much already. Two of our system&#8217;s recent top ten names are Chinese ADRs, and&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-top-names-china">we opened options trades</a>&nbsp;on both of them yesterday.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sell Nvidia&nbsp;</h2>
The U.S. company most threatened by China&#8217;s AI overproduction is likely to be Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). If you&#8217;re an enterprising investor, you might consider betting against it, using the long term trade we posted below. If Nvidia hits $130 on a rally, that might be a good time for an entry.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look For American Companies Poised To Profit</h3>
The American beneficiaries of cheap Chinese AI are likely ones that will be able to automate away expensive labor costs. We will be keeping an eye out for opportunities on that front. If you&#8217;d like a heads up when we find one, feel free to subscribe to our trading Substack/occasional email list below.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hedge U.S. Tech</h2>
Silicon Valley is no longer untouchable. If you own Magnificent Seven stocks, own them with that in mind, and consider hedging. You can download the Portfolio Armor optimal hedging app by aiming your iPhone camera at the QR code below (or by&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portfolio-armor/id394951144">tapping here</a>, if you&#8217;re reading this on your phone). Our app can help you find the least expensive hedges given your risk tolerance and time frame.
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Signals

Is China About To Wreck U.S. Tech?

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Top 10 Trending Stocks On WallStreetBets As Of March 25, 2025 (Via Swaggy Stocks)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) investors have a technical red flag flashing—the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">dreaded Death Cross</a>. 
The stock has tumbled 23.24% year-to-date and 18.78% in the past month, and now, a bearish crossover of the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages suggests more downside could be ahead.
While HPE's AI <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/hewlett-packard-enterprise-introduces-new-enterprise-ai-solutions-with-nvidia-q4yqc7ac">collaboration</a> with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is generating buzz, the technicals tell a different story.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HPE Stock: A Strongly Bearish Trend</h2>
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HPE stock, at $16.48, trades below its five, 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages, indicating a strong bearish trend despite slight buying pressure. 
The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $15.89 provides a bullish signal, but the broader outlook remains bleak:
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<li>20-day SMA: $17.17 (bearish signal)</li>
<li>50-day SMA: $20.09 (bearish signal)</li>
<li>200-day SMA: $20.22 (bearish signal)</li>
<li>Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD): negative 1.25 (bearish momentum)</li>
<li>Relative Strength Index (RSI): 37.61 (nearing oversold territory, but not yet in bounce territory)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Buzz Vs. Bearish Technicals</h2>
Hewlett Packard recently announced new enterprise AI solutions in partnership with Nvidia, aiming to accelerate AI adoption with improved performance, security, and power efficiency.
While CEO Antonio Neri highlights AI's transformative potential, technical indicators suggest the stock faces near-term selling pressure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Takeaway</h2>
Despite AI-driven optimism, HPE stock's Death Cross and continued technical weakness caution against bullish bets. The stock's downward momentum remains intact, and traders should watch key resistance levels before considering an entry. 
Until Hewlett Packard proves it can capitalize on AI hype with tangible results, investors should brace for turbulence.
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Technicals

Hewlett Packard Stock's Death Cross Signals Trouble: Can AI Hype Save It?

In a stark warning on AI policy and national security, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urged tighter controls on <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44267707/chinas-viral-ai-agent-manus-which-is-being-compared-with-deepseek-taps-alibabas-qwen-for-local-expansion-heres-what-you-need-to-know">open-source AI models</a> and called for American industry leaders to take the lead in securing the future of artificial intelligence.
What Happened: During a conversation on the All-In Podcast with Chamath Palihapitiya and David Friedberg that was posted earlier this week, Lutnick addressed the growing concern around foreign influence in AI, particularly from China — and stressed the need for a new framework to evaluate and secure AI systems developed outside the U.S.
Lutnick specifically cited <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43878215/chinas-deepseek-to-open-source-key-code-repositories-in-a-bid-for-full-transparency">open-source AI models</a> such as DeepSeek expressing concern over their presence in the U.S. market.
"I don&#8217;t think we should be having apps in America and I don&#8217;t think we should have their website in America because they all go back home," Lutnick said, referring to companies based in China. "But it's open source, and I want our American companies, including college students, to be able to download it and build on it."
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While Lutnick expressed support for innovation, he warned about potential national security risks embedded in AI systems. To address the issue, Lutnick proposed a security evaluation model driven by the private sector rather than traditional government regulation.
"We're going to have security evaluation and say if the security evaluation model says that this is a good model, then people can download it," he said. "But it's got to go through the industry, and I want it to feel and smell like what we're good at."
&#8220;So what I want to do is I&#8217;m going to embrace what you guys know. You guys used to do product evaluations. So let&#8217;s do security now," he stated.
Adding, &#8220;And say your industry, and you can&#8217;t let it get overrun by Chinese, because what happens is if there&#8217;s a policy, all of a sudden 100,000 people from China come in and they say they&#8217;re John Smith and Todd Peterson, but they&#8217;re not. And then you think the vote is this way, and it&#8217;s easily manipulated. So we have to be very careful.&#8221;
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Why It's Important: Lutnick's remarks come amid intensifying concerns in Washington over China's role in the global AI arms race.
As the U.S. implements export controls on advanced Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips and places guardrails around where AI training can occur, officials are grappling with how to secure the open-source ecosystem.
Following the release of DeepSeek's R1 model in January 2025, investors offloaded Nvidia shares, causing the company&#8217;s market capitalization to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43876025/nvidia-ceo-attributed-the-deepseek-led-sell-off-to-investor-misconception-on-ai-spending-obviously-that-paradigm-is-wrong">decline by $600 billion</a>. This led to a temporary loss of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/43274796/jensen-huang-loses-20b-in-wealth-how-deepseek-hit-nvidia-stock-and-worlds-richest-people">nearly 20% in Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang's net worth.
Earlier this month, Chinese start-up Qingcheng.AI unveiled a new AI framework that could <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44350873/nvidia-faces-new-ai-challenge-as-chinese-start-up-unveils-framework-to-cut-reliance-on-its-gpus">reduce reliance on Nvidia's chips</a> for AI model inference, marking the latest effort by Chinese tech companies to achieve technological self-sufficiency amid U.S. export restrictions.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has also highlighted <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44273552/ray-dalio-says-china-is-way-ahead-in-ai-and-robotics-us-lags-in-mass-production">China's dominance in the application</a> and usage of AI technology while admitting that the U.S. was "uniquely competitive" in inventing, particularly the best chips in the world.
Amid the intensifying Chinese AI buzz, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44467544/cathie-wood-bets-on-baidu-as-chinese-ai-buzz-intensifies-ark-loads-up-on-12-4-million-worth-of-stock">increased its stake</a> in Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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BIDU

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Sounds Alarm On AI Threats, Says We 'Can't Let It Get Overrun By Chinese,' Calls For Industry-Led Security Audits Of Companies Like DeepSeek

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is reportedly strategizing to rejuvenate its chip design and broaden its foundry business, with the potential of securing significant clients such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
What Happened: UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri believes Intel&#8217;s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will prioritize the company&#8217;s design and foundry capabilities in the immediate plan. Arcuri further stated that Intel is on the verge of securing commitments from Nvidia or Broadcom to utilize its foundry services, while also progressing its 18A manufacturing process, <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4424421-intel-ceos-plan-may-focus-on-design-getting-nvidia-broadcom-as-foundry-customers-ubs">reported</a> Seeking Alpha.
Arcuri stated that Nvidia seems more likely than Broadcom to adopt Intel&#8217;s foundry technology, possibly for gaming applications, though power consumption remains a significant concern. 
Intel is also said to be planning to compete more aggressively with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)&nbsp;enhancing its packaging innovations.&nbsp;The company&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) is progressing well, with production expected to start in late 2026. This could establish them as a secondary high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC and potentially lead to future collaborations with Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Arcuri stated that further details on Intel&#8217;s foundry developments will be revealed at the upcoming Direct Connect event on April 29.
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Why It Matters: The strategic shift comes in the wake of a leadership change at Intel. The company&#8217;s stock rallied following the announcement of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44434095/intel-stock-rallies-on-leadership-change-time-to-buy-or-wait">its new CEO</a>, with shares increasing by approximately 25%. In his first statement after being chosen as the new CEO, Tan pointed towards an overhaul plan including cost-cutting measures, a restructuring of management and a renewed focus on AI chip production.&nbsp;
He has openly criticized former CEO Pat Gelsinger's approach, especially in manufacturing and decision-making. One of Tan's main priorities is overhauling Intel Foundry, which supplies chips to companies like Microsoft and Amazon. He is also expected to revive AI initiatives beyond servers, focusing on software, robotics, and AI foundation models.
Meanwhile, the new Intel CEO is all set to deliver an opening keynote at Intel Vision 2025 on March 31 in Las Vegas wherein he is scheduled to address how the company aims to empower innovative solutions and accelerate business success in the AI era.
Intel stock climbed 5.35% over the past month. It closed 0.16% lower on Monday at $24.22.
Intel holds a momentum rating of 27.89% and a growth rating of 3.76%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/INTC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. The Benzinga Growth metric evaluates a stock&#8217;s historical earnings and revenue expansion across multiple timeframes, prioritizing both long-term trends and recent performance. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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Intel Targets Nvidia, Broadcom With Renewed Chip Design And Foundry Push, Says UBS

U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday, after advancing for two consecutive sessions on Friday and Monday.
Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading, signaling some profit-taking after two days of advances.
President Donald Trump said Monday that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44468587/trump-announces-auto-tariffs-are-imminent-but-some-countries-might-receive-exemptions">automobile tariffs are imminent</a>, though not all will take effect by April 2. During a White House briefing, he suggested some countries may be exempt but provided no details, per Reuters. 
He also introduced a 25% tariff on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil or gas, impacting global prices. A White House official stated that the timeline for industry-specific tariffs, including those on automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor chips, remains unclear.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.35%, while the two-year yield was at 4.05%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is an 89.2% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep the interest rates unchanged during its May meeting. 
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.31%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.18%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.15%</td>
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<td>-0.49%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.11% to $573.44, while the QQQ declined 0.24% to $489.50, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Consumer discretionary, communication services, and industrials led a broad market rally on Monday, driving U.S. stocks higher.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) saw significant jumps, with Tesla up around 12%. This optimism was fueled by President Trump&#8217;s softened stance on tariffs ahead of the April 2, 2025 deadline, and strong March service sector data.
Specifically, the S&amp;P Global Services PMI climbed to 54.3, and the Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.18. However, the S&amp;P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8, and utility stocks closed slightly lower, bucking the overall positive trend.
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<td>2.27%</td>
<td>18,188.59</td>
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<td>1.76%</td>
<td>5,767.57</td>
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<td>1.42%</td>
<td>42,583.32</td>
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<td>2.55%</td>
<td>2,109.38</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
As the market has rebounded after Trump&#8217;s softer stance on tariffs, &#8220;Recent calm suggests advisors may have persuaded Trump to hold off the worst, but clarity is essential,&#8221; said senior economist Jeremy Siegel.
&#8220;A clear and measured tariff plan—particularly if it avoids broad retaliation—could trigger a strong relief rally,&#8221; he added.
Market watchers are keenly focused on international trade, with April 2nd emerging as a pivotal date, according to Siegel. The anticipated release of President Trump&#8217;s reciprocal tariff plans on that day holds the potential to either alleviate or exacerbate existing trade war concerns, he noted.
Siegel emphasized that the recent 10% equity downturn from December&#8217;s peaks underscores the significant investor apprehension surrounding unpredictable tariff announcements and their potential to destabilize global market sentiment.
Talking about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s commentary last week, Siegel added, &#8220;Fed Chair Powell's tone emphasized flexibility, dismissing long-term inflation fears tied to tariffs, and citing evidence from the financial markets muted long-term expectations. It's no surprise equities liked that combination from Powell, but sentiment remains jittery on tariff side.&#8221;
According to Kathy Jones, managing director and chief fixed income strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, the markets were stuck in a range amid policy uncertainty.
&#8220;Some of the proposed policies are expected to slow growth such as tariffs and limits on immigration, while tax cuts and deregulation could boost growth. Similarly, some policies are likely to raise inflation pressures while slower growth could reduce them. With the Fed on hold amid the policy &#8216;uncertainty,&#8217; the market is stuck in a range.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye On Tuesday:
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<li>The S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities is scheduled to be released at 9 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Consumer confidence and new home sales data are scheduled to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Core &amp; Main Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) was up 2.30% in premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of 36 cents per share on the revenue of $1.67 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) was 0.27% higher as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 8 cents per share on revenue of $1.48 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) slipped 0.15% ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of 71 cents per share on revenue of $285.54 million.</li>
</ul>
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<li>KB Home. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) slumped 9.37% after reporting weaker-than-expected first-quarter results after the closing bell on Monday. KB Home said it expects full-year 2025 housing revenue to be in the range of $6.6 billion to $7 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) surged 9.80% after it announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to introduce a series of exchange-traded funds.</li>
</ul>
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<li>WANG &amp; LEE GROUP Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) plunged 7.31% after the company announced the pricing of a $12.0 million registered direct offering.</li>
</ul>
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<li>23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ME#NASDAQ">ME</a>) dropped 5.77% after the company announced it had initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue a strategic sale and secured $35M in DIP financing.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROP#NASDAQ">PROP</a>) spiraled 19.45% after it priced a $38.5 million public offering of common stock at $4.50 per share, with net proceeds expected to be approximately $35.4 million. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional $5.8 million in shares.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Atomera Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOM#NASDAQ">ATOM</a>) plummeted 15.94% following the resignation of VP Shawn Thomas, effective March 28, 2025.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.52% to hover around $69.48 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar gained 0.26% to hover around $3,019.99 per ounce. Its previous record high stood at $3,057.51 per ounce.
Asian markets closed on a mixed on Tuesday. China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell in trade. Whereas, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower After 2-Day Advance: Clear And Measured Tariff Plan Could 'Trigger A Strong Relief Rally,' Says Expert

Investors should brace for a potentially transformative year in humanoid robotics, with industry experts forecasting significant technological and market developments in 2025, according to recent insights from leading technology executives and investment analysts.
What Happened: Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management believes 2025 will mark a critical inflection point for humanoid robot investments. Drawing parallels to the recent quantum technology surge, Munster suggests the sector could see comparable investor enthusiasm, with key players like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) positioned to benefit. &#8220;The humanoid trade is set to begin,&#8221; Munster wrote. 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently projected humanoid robots could become a commercial reality within the next few years, specifically targeting manufacturing as the initial deployment sector. Huang estimates the economic value of a humanoid robot at approximately $100,000, highlighting the potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44390083/nvidia-ai-boom-just-beginning-as-blackwell-gains-traction-and-rubin-ultra-raises-the-power-bar-says-gene-munster-investors-are-still-skeptical">cost-effectiveness for industrial applications</a>.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been equally bullish, projecting the company will produce around 5,000 Optimus units this year for internal use, with potential sales to other companies by late 2026. Musk&#8217;s most ambitious projection suggests Optimus could generate over $10 trillion in revenue, a figure he acknowledges sounds &#8220;absolutely insane&#8221; but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43325888/tesla-likely-to-sell-optimus-to-rival-companies-in-2026-price-point-of-humanoid-robot-to-be-detemined-by-demand-says-ceo-elon-musk">remains confident about</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The humanoid trade is set to begin: &#x27a1;&#xFE0F;2025 is shaping up to be the year when investors start believing that humanoids could become something significant. &#x27a1;&#xFE0F;It's similar to how quantum stocks surged late last year as the technology began inching away from a science project and…
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Why It Matters: Morgan Stanley&#8217;s research provides additional context, predicting <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44412574/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-sees-humanoid-robots-in-factories-in-less-than-5-years">that 40,000 humanoid robots will work alongside humans</a> in the U.S. by 2030, with projections reaching 8 million by 2040 and 63 million by 2055.
Investors eyeing this emerging market should watch companies like Tesla, Nvidia, and XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), which Munster specifically highlighted as potential beneficiaries of the growing humanoid robot trend.
While massive commercial deployment is not expected until closer to 2030, the groundwork being laid in 2025 could represent a critical investment opportunity in what may become a revolutionary technological sector.
Beyond Tesla, Nvidia, and XPeng, several other publicly traded companies are advancing in the humanoid robotics sector. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has integrated Agility Robotics&#8216; bipedal robot Digit into its warehouses, while Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) collaborates with Boston Dynamics on AI-powered humanoid development.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock holds the highest quality rank in the humanoid robotics sector, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">Benzinga Edge rankings</a>. 
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Gene Munster Predicts 2025 As The Year Of Humanoid Investor Hype, Citing Elon Musk And Jensen Huang's Influence—Tesla, Nvidia, And XPeng Poised To Benefit

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index jumping nearly 600 points during the session. The broad-market S&amp;P 500 reported gains last week after recording losses for four straight weeks. The Nasdaq gained 0.2%, while the Dow added 1.2% during the week.
President Donald Trump's softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding to the optimism, fresh business surveys showed a strong rebound in services activity in March, easing recession worries.
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.18 in February versus a reading of -0.08 in January. The S&amp;P Global services PMI climbed to 54.3 in March from 51 in February. The S&amp;P Global US Manufacturing PMI declined to 49.8 in March versus 52.7 in the previous month.
Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which have dipped for nine consecutive weeks, gained around 12% on Monday. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) each jumped more than 3% during the session.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and industrials stocks recording gains on Monday. However, utility stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session slightly lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 598 points to 42,583.32 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.76% to 5,767.57, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.27% at 18,188.59 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Core &amp; Main, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>), GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), and Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 27.9, the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 23.4.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Jumps Nearly 600 Points As Recession Fears Ease, Tesla Rallies 12%: Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone

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Nvidia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is trading higher Monday as semiconductor stocks react to reports that the U.S. may scale back <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44459470/us-business-activity-rebounds-as-services-growth-outpaces-forecasts-yet-cost-pressures-intensify">some upcoming tariffs.</a>
What To Know: The Biden administration had planned new trade restrictions set to take effect on April 2, but sources indicate these measures may be narrowed, reducing the impact on certain industries, including semiconductors.
The news sparked a rally in chip stocks, which have been under pressure due to fears of increased costs and supply chain disruptions. However, broader economic data suggests tariffs are already driving up input costs. 
The latest S&amp;P Global data shows that business input prices are rising at the fastest pace in nearly two years, with manufacturers bearing the brunt. Tariffs and labor costs are the main contributors, forcing companies to raise prices.
The U.S. Composite PMI rose to 53.5 in March from 51.6, driven by a rebound in services, which jumped to 54.3. Manufacturing weakened, slipping into contraction at 49.8. Business confidence is down, with companies citing policy uncertainty and higher costs. Input prices are rising at the fastest rate in nearly two years due to tariffs and labor costs, with manufacturers passing these expenses to consumers.
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares were up 3.25% at $121.49 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Nvidia Stock Rises As Chipmakers Gain An Easing Trade Concerns: What's Going On?

Everybody loves a great growth stock. We all know the stories of the incredible wealth delivered by fast-growing companies that keep growing for a long period of time.
Fortunes have been made by investors who correctly selected the best growth stocks and stayed invested for a long period of time regardless of economic changes and market gyrations.
With a seemingly endless supply of news and gyrations, as we start 2025, this is one of the most important lessons we can learn from market history.
Of course, finding and holding a great growth stock is not that easy.
For every Amazon, there are a dozen Pet.Coms, eToys and Webvans.
For every Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, there are thousands of others whose stabs at technological greatness are still in a box of useless junk in the back of a garage.
Here's a new tool to help you find the growth stocks that will last.
It is not enough to find these great companies to earn massive returns. You have to hold on through the market&#8217;s ups and downs and the endless wave of BS that the media will throw at the company over the years.
In bear markets, these stocks can get crushed.
Investors who are confident enough to not just hold on but buy more stand to make the kind of gains most people only dream about.
There is a reason that very few people make as much as they should off these great growth stocks.
Finding them and then holding them for a long time is hard to do.
This is where the new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-growth-stocks">Benzinga growth ranking</a> can help you become a better growth stock investor.
I designed these ratings to help identify companies with strong long-term growth prospects.
These companies are selling more of their products and services and seeing profits grow along with revenues. 
We are not looking for flash in the pan one hit wonder stocks. We want those that have been growing sales and profits and are likely to continue to do so.
Here are five companies that receive high grades from the Benzinga ranking system for growth right now:
Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAAP#NYSE">CAAP</a>) operates a portfolio of airports across Latin America and Europe, with its crown jewel assets in Argentina. This is a textbook example of an emerging market infrastructure play with monopolistic tendencies. CAAP controls hard-to-replicate assets that directly benefit from long-term air traffic growth, tourism recovery and currency normalization.
Despite facing Argentina&#8217;s well-documented macro risks, the business has turned the corner operationally, with international diversification and cost controls setting the stage for margin expansion.
Historically, CAAP&#8217;s sales have been cyclical, heavily impacted by Argentina&#8217;s economy and global air travel disruptions like the pandemic. Revenues collapsed in 2020 but have since rebounded sharply, with 2023 sales surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Earnings have been volatile but are stabilizing, with 2023 showing significant EBITDA growth and a return to profitability. The current trajectory suggests a multi-year upside if Argentina&#8217;s economy doesn&#8217;t implode.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBD#NASDAQ">BLBD</a>), the oldest U.S. school bus maker, has methodically pivoted into electric vehicles. While the core business is solid, the real story is the company&#8217;s leadership in EV school buses. With government funding pouring in and school districts warming up to electrification, Blue Bird is grabbing market share.
It's not flashy, but it is predictable and levered to a secular trend.
Blue Bird&#8217;s sales have historically been steady, reflecting school district budget cycles. Earnings were thin for years, but recent federal incentives for EV buses have ignited a surge in revenue and profits. Fiscal 2023 saw record sales and a massive jump in adjusted EBITDA, driven by higher pricing power and EV penetration. The company now boasts a record backlog, setting the table for continued growth.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has transformed from a graphics chip designer into the undisputed leader of AI infrastructure. The company&#8217;s GPUs are now essential tools for training large AI models, creating a near-insurmountable moat. Its data center segment has become the primary growth engine, dwarfing the original gaming business. NVIDIA is the shovel seller in the AI gold rush and it sells every shovel it can make.
Historically, NVIDIA has delivered incredible top-line and bottom-line growth, particularly over the past five years. Revenue soared from $11 billion in 2019 to over $60 billion in 2024, with margins expanding alongside. EPS has followed suit, driven by both sales growth and operating leverage. The recent AI boom has supercharged growth, with triple-digit year-over-year revenue increases in recent quarters.
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) has morphed into a pharmaceutical juggernaut, thanks largely to its success in diabetes and obesity treatments. Drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound are redefining the market with massive commercial potential.
Combine that with a robust pipeline and Lilly&#8217;s execution, and you&#8217;ve got a healthcare powerhouse that&#8217;s just getting warmed up.
Historically, Lilly has grown revenue steadily, but the last three years have accelerated thanks to its metabolic drugs. Sales crossed $40 billion in 2023, up from $22 billion five years prior. Earnings have also exploded, with operating margins expanding due to high-margin drug sales.
The company&#8217;s forward growth outlook remains extremely strong.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is a unique software player, originally built for government intelligence and defense but is now making serious inroads into commercial markets.
Palantir&#8217;s platforms are sticky, complex, and mission-critical, which translates into strong pricing power and customer retention.
Historically, Palantir has posted consistent revenue growth north of 20% annually since going public. Sales have risen from $743 million in 2019 to over $2 billion in 2023. The company struggled with profitability early but recently posted GAAP profits, signaling a shift toward scale. Margins are improving as commercial contracts ramp, offering a compelling long-term growth story.
Earnings and sales growth across this group are either strong or downright explosive.
CAAP is rebounding nicely as air traffic picks up and Latin American economies stabilize, with recent double-digit revenue growth.
Blue Bird is riding the EV wave, posting record sales and margins as its backlog grows.
NVIDIA is simply a rocket ship, with sales and profits more than doubling as AI demand soars.
Eli Lilly is hitting its stride with obesity drugs, driving top and bottom-line growth at a blistering pace. Palantir is scaling into profitability while maintaining impressive revenue growth, setting up years of compounding ahead.
Simply put, these are companies in the right place at the right time, and the runway for continued growth looks wide open.
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While President Donald Trump's economic policies — particularly related to tariffs — have clouded the broader narrative, at least some sectors could see a reprieve. According to a Bloomberg report, the Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/futures/25/03/44454222/why-sp-500-and-nasdaq-futures-are-rising-today">might not pursue levies on critical industries</a> like automobiles and semiconductors, at least for the time being. Naturally, this development has strong implications for Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
Of course, the major tailwind is not an exclusive catalyst for MU stock. For example, one of the main tech benchmarks, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), popped around 2% on Monday, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) wasn't too far behind. It goes without saying that the usual suspects in the semiconductor space, such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), benefited handsomely from the surge.
Nevertheless, investors may want to pay close attention to MU stock. For one thing, the underlying company is critically important for artificial intelligence. Generative AI is a data-hungry machine, and Micron—thanks to its memory and storage infrastructure specialty—feeds it.
Specifically, AI workloads require massive amounts of data for training and operating purposes. Advanced systems are constantly moving data in and out of memory. Micron's dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and flash storage (NAND) products allow this process to happen quickly and reliably.
Second, Micron is coming off an upbeat second-quarter earnings report. Revenue of $8.05 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.56 beat the respective analysts' targets of $7.89 billion and $1.42 per share. Even better, management broadcast optimism for the third quarter due to DRAM and NAND demand growth in both data center and consumer markets.
Subsequently, MU stock slipping about 17% below parity over the past 52 weeks seems to be a discount.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Smart Money Inflows Offer the Most Important Opinion About MU Stock</h2>
As encouraging as the fundamental winds are, they won't matter much if the market doesn't respond in kind. For this response to materialize, it's not enough for individual investors to have positive vibes. Instead, institutional money needs to talk with their wallets, which appears to be happening with MU stock.
Earlier on Monday, Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44458988/check-out-what-whales-are-doing-with-micron-technology">options scanner</a> identified unusual activity in Micron's derivative contracts, with big money piling in. Most conspicuously, the highest dollar-volume trade was for 3,300 contracts of the $100 call expiring next month on April 17. This trade is significant because of the relatively unambiguous nature of the transaction.
Because the sentiment is bullish, the call options represent a debit transaction; that is, the trader must pay the premium (or the ask price) to acquire the calls. By logical deduction, the breakeven price for such a transaction is the strike price plus the premium paid. In this case, the trader is signaling that before expiration, MU stock should pop above $103.30.
Bear in mind that a bought call option can only be profitable if it rises above the breakeven threshold, based on intrinsic or extrinsic value or a combination of both. While it's not guaranteed that MU stock will swing higher from here, it's reasonable to assume that the whales believe upside is approaching.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="595" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24144633/MU-stock-technical-analysis-1024x595.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-839094" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24144633/MU-stock-technical-analysis-1024x595.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24144633/MU-stock-technical-analysis-300x174.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24144633/MU-stock-technical-analysis-768x446.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24144633/MU-stock-technical-analysis.jpg 1036w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image by TradingView</figcaption></figure>
Enticingly, in the technical chart, MU stock appears to be forming a pattern reminiscent of a bullish pennant. If anything, the price action since September last year is noticeably funneling into an apex. From the above data, the whales are positioning for a big breakout.
Adding to the enthusiasm is the statistical argument. As a baseline, MU stock (using data over the past six years) enjoys an upward bias. A long position held for any given eight-week period has a 56.15% chance of rising.
<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/2025/03/24143451/MU-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-839071" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24143451/MU-stock-probability-gambit-1024x576.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24143451/MU-stock-probability-gambit-300x169.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24143451/MU-stock-probability-gambit-768x432.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24143451/MU-stock-probability-gambit.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image by author</figcaption></figure>
Under the dynamic conditions of sizable volatility — defined as a weekly loss between 5% and 10%, as occurred last week — an eight-week hold sees long odds rise to nearly 62%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Ways to Roll the Dice on MU Stock</h2>
With the whales targeting the April 17 $100 calls, it makes sense to duplicate this trade. However, retail traders can leverage demand for this derivative by selling it in a net bullish transaction called the bull call spread. Here's how one iteration works out.
Consider the 95/100 bull spread expiring April 17. This transaction involves buying the $95 call (at a time-of-writing ask of $530) and simultaneously selling the $100 call (at a bid of $288). The proceeds from the short call partially offset the debit paid for the long call, resulting in a net cash outlay of $242, the most that can be lost in the trade.
Should MU stock hit the $100 short strike price at expiration, the maximum reward comes out to be the difference between the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares per contract) and the debit paid, or nominally $258. This translates to a payout of almost 107%.
Another simpler approach is to buy the MU stock call option straight up. If going this route, it might make sense to buy a longer-expiry call, such as the May 16 expiration date. This way, traders can give themselves extra time for the potential bullish pennant to break out.
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