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NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $135.12 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.09

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $134.51 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.495

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $134.65 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.6199

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 7 $140 Puts Sweep (33) near the Bid: 2979 vs 9643 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 7 $140 Puts Sweep (33) near the Bid: 2979 @ $6.951 vs 9643 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.585

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $91 Calls at the Bid: 200 vs 4079 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $91 Calls at the Bid: 200 @ $49.65 vs 4079 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.6

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Puts at the Bid: 3500 vs 49138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Puts at the Bid: 3500 @ $3.81 vs 49138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$141.03

NVIDIA Option Alert: Dec 19 $130 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 vs 12289 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Dec 19 $130 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 @ $31.464 vs 12289 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.78

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $141 Calls Sweep (62) near the Bid: 10785 vs 13925 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $141 Calls Sweep (62) near the Bid: 10785 @ $6.101 vs 13925 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.86

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $150 Calls Sweep (20) near the Bid: 1116 vs 32773 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $150 Calls Sweep (20) near the Bid: 1116 @ $9.351 vs 32773 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$138.625

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $6.5 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.185

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $129 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 453 vs 10255 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $129 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 453 @ $11.651 vs 10255 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.425

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls Sweep (79) near the Bid: 991 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls Sweep (79) near the Bid: 991 @ $6.95 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.23

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (81) near the Bid: 991 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (81) near the Bid: 991 @ $6.5 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.23

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $145 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 414 vs 11138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $145 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 414 @ $12.151 vs 11138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.0325

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 1000 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 1000 @ $6.67 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.11

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Bid: 999 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Bid: 999 @ $7.02 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.13

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls at the Ask: 710 vs 47823 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls at the Ask: 710 @ $15.8 vs 47823 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.575

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 566 vs 34160 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 566 @ $9.051 vs 34160 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$141.28

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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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Semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has an attractive valuation ahead, even with the potential impact of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44519562/nvidia-faces-fresh-china-setback-as-chip-shortages-and-sanctions-disrupt-supply">restrictions on China</a>, says Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya.
The Nvidia Analyst: Arya maintained a Buy rating on Nvidia with a $200 price target.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Arya runs through various scenarios to predict the impact on Nvidia's financials and stock price with pending China restrictions in a new investor note.
"Maintain Buy given current 20x implied P/E is well below historical 36x PE and below large-cap Mag-7 peer on PEG basis," he said.
AI Diffusion Rules are set for a deadline of May 15, or "Liberation Day," Arya said in the note. "This regulatory framework, proposed by the Biden administration, attempts to control the access of AI chips beyond a select group of 18 Tier 1 countries."
Arya added that Nvidia could stay volatile ahead of the May 15 deadline.
The analyst lays out the bear and base cases for Nvidia with the China restrictions and gets P/E ratios of 20x for the bull-case and 26x for the bear-case, which are both below the historical average of 36x.
Arya said Nvidia has around 10% direct China data-center exposure, with the rest of China sales coming from less restricted sectors like gaming and auto. The impact from China restrictions could be 0% to 23% of calendar year 2026 earnings per share, the analyst said.
"Once the geopolitical concerns are sized and priced, we expect NVDA to recover, much like the relative recovery we have seen in semicap stocks this year once China exposure was reflected in wafer fab equipment spending."
Nvidia has criticized rules in the past, the analyst added.
Nivida said caps for Tier 2 and Tier 3 countries could harm global innovation, hurt US competitiveness and push countries to Chinese alternatives.
After examining potential scenarios of how much restrictions could hurt Nvidia, Arya maintains a Buy rating.
"We believe the stock is providing a particularly attractive opportunity for one of the most unique, high-quality tech franchises leading the largest and fastest growing secular trends."
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia stock is down 1.3% to $110.00 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $75.61 to $153.13. Nvidia stock is down 20.6% year-to-date in 2025.
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Nvidia Stock 'An Attractive Opportunity,' Analyst Says Valuation Cheap Despite China Restrictions

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and its primary competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is 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>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>37.90</td>
<td>34.27</td>
<td>21.18</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>24.59</td>
<td>6.73</td>
<td>9.97</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>79.62</td>
<td>11.59</td>
<td>15.20</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>17.04</td>
<td>6.50</td>
<td>4.38</td>
<td>11.97%</td>
<td>$4.23</td>
<td>$6.51</td>
<td>17.45%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>106.65</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>6.77</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$3.88</td>
<td>24.16%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>34.76</td>
<td>9.73</td>
<td>10.62</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>147.99</td>
<td>18.47</td>
<td>32.30</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>66.75</td>
<td>2.95</td>
<td>11.16</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>21.81</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>3.28</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>16.44</td>
<td>9.15</td>
<td>13.31</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>89.11</td>
<td>4.53</td>
<td>5.80</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>13.78</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>1.62</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>21.34</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>1.13</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>12.06</td>
<td>2.10</td>
<td>2.67</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>11.74</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>2.39</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>10.53</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>3.24</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>20.40</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>2.65</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>134.43</td>
<td>11.45</td>
<td>16.06</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>32.20</td>
<td>4.40</td>
<td>11.02</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
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<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1414.33</td>
<td>11.65</td>
<td>22.85</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
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<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>263.18</td>
<td>2.04</td>
<td>1.87</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>126.94</td>
<td>5.72</td>
<td>8.91</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>12.37%</td>
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 </style>When closely examining NVIDIA, the following trends emerge: 
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The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 37.9 is lower than the industry average by 0.3x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 34.27 relative to the industry average by 5.99x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 21.18, surpassing the industry average by 2.38x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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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.
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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.
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The company has lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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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 is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing.
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.
When assessing NVIDIA against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
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When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, NVIDIA exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
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This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The PE, PB, and PS ratios for NVIDIA are indicating that the stock is relatively undervalued compared to its peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. On the other hand, the high ROE, low EBITDA, low gross profit, and high revenue growth suggest that NVIDIA is performing well and has strong growth potential within the industry sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Investigating NVIDIA's Standing In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry Compared To Competitors

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmaker" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leading chipmakers and packagers</a>, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), have slowed the pace of their expansions in Japan and Malaysia due to weaker demand for older chips and tariff uncertainties, Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/TSMC-Intel-and-other-top-chipmakers-slow-Japan-Malaysia-expansions" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday.
Chip packagers Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) also halted their Malaysian expansions as numerous chip suppliers pivoted their investment strategies.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42843001/taiwan-semiconductor-ramps-up-production-in-japan-us-and-germany-to-diversify-away-from-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">January reports claimed</a> Taiwan Semiconductor was set for&nbsp;full-capacity production&nbsp;in the U.S. and Germany after commercializing its debut Japanese chip plant in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, last December.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44255195/meta-taps-taiwan-semiconductor-to-build-ai-chip-aims-to-cut-nvidia-dependence-by-2026" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta Taps Taiwan Semiconductor To Build AI Chip, Aims To Cut Nvidia Dependence By 2026</a>
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor had 67% of the global market share in contracted semiconductor manufacturing and ~80% in advanced technology products.
Taiwan Semiconductor Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei&nbsp;had emphasized&nbsp;that its latest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44300468/rise-of-deepseek-and-trump-tariff-threats-hurt-taiwan-stocks-including-taiwan-semiconductor" rel="noreferrer noopener">$100 billion investment plan</a> (on top of the $65 billion already committed) came from customer demand for its chips, which are critical for powering everything from the latest artificial intelligence systems to smartphones. Wei also emphasized that the chipmaker remains committed to its target of building 11 production lines in Taiwan in 2025.
Since his presidential campaign, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has verbally attacked Taiwan&#8217;s near-dominance in advanced chip manufacturing and threatened tariffs on chip imports, prompting Taiwan Semiconductor to boost U.S. investments.
Additionally, the U.S. Chips Program Office faces a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44106029/taiwan-semiconductor-intel-navigate-shift-as-trump-looks-to-slash-chips-act-workforce-by-40" rel="noreferrer noopener">40% staff cut</a> as Trump&#8217;s strategy shifts from Biden&#8217;s semiconductor investment approach.
HSBC analysts told Bloomberg how the AI frenzy, market volatility, and uncertainty prompted investors to shift focus to non-tech.
The emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which claimed to create AI models at a fraction of rivals&#8217; cost, have also added&nbsp;to investor anxiety.
Intel is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly strategizing to</a> drive its chip design and broaden its foundry business, with the potential of securing clients such as&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO).
Price Action: TSM stock is down 0.26% at $167.80 premarket at last check Friday.
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What Happened: Team Blue&#8217;s SuperFluid, launched in 2023, is positioned to capture a significant share of the burgeoning cooling market for Nvidia&#8217;s upcoming AI servers.
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This performance benchmark suggests that SuperFluid could be a viable cooling solution for Nvidia&#8217;s GB300 AI processor, which is anticipated to consume up to 1,400 watts of power.
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At its GTC conference on March 18th, Nvidia unveiled its next-generation AI GPUs, outlining a timeline for their release: the Blackwell Ultra GB300, scheduled for the second half of this year; the Vera Rubin, expected in the latter half of next year; and the Rubin Ultra, targeted for the second half of 2027.
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Why It Matters: Apart from its SuperFluid cooling tech, Intel is also reportedly undertaking a strategic overhaul of its chip design and expanding its foundry services, aiming to attract Nvidia and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) as clients.
UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">predicts Intel&#8217;s</a> new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will focus on design and foundry, with Intel potentially securing Nvidia as a foundry client for gaming chips, despite power concerns. 
Arcuri also reports Intel is advancing its 18A process and aiming to challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with packaging innovations.
Intel&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), targeting late 2026 production, could position them as a second high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC, potentially attracting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Price Action: INTC rose 0.85% on Thursday, and it was down 0.38% in premarket on Friday. The stock has risen 16.82% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 46.52% lower over the year.
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.21% at $480.62 in premarket trade.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings indicate a poor price trend in the short and medium term. While the stock's value ranking is strong, ranking in the 71.24th percentile, it had weak growth and momentum rankings, the details for which are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/INTC"> available here.</a>
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Its consensus price target was $26.12, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">32 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $20 to a high of $40. The latest ratings from BofA Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, and JP Morgan averaged $25.67, implying a 9.13% upside.
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Intel's SuperFluid Cooling Tech 'Possibly Suitable For Nvidia's GB300' Chips, Says Expert Amid INTC's Efforts To Secure Commitments For Foundry Services

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

After watching China's DeepSeek launch an AI product that <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43841642/elon-musks-grok-overtakes-openais-chatgpt-google-gemini-and-chinas-deepseek-as-the-leading-productivity-app-on-apples-app-store">topped the App Store</a> with a team of just 200 engineers, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella reportedly urged his teams to match that speed and impact with real-world results.
What Happened: In an internal employee town hall last month, Nadella addressed the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025%E2%80%9D">tech giant's $80 billion investment</a> in AI this fiscal year — and pointed to China's DeepSeek as a game-changing example of execution done right, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/notepad-microsoft-newsletter/637496/microsoft-satya-nadella-deepseek-chatgpt-ai-investments-notepad">reported</a> The Verge.
"What's most impressive about DeepSeek is that it's a great reminder of what 200 people can do when they come together with one thought and one play," Nadella told employees, according to company sources.
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&nbsp;"Most importantly, not just leaving it there as a research project or an open source project, but to turn it into a product that was number one in the App Store. That's the new bar to me."
Why It's Important: DeepSeek made headlines earlier this year by optimizing AI performance below Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CUDA layer — improving compute efficiency with a smaller footprint than industry giants. Recognizing its significance, Microsoft quickly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43381133/chinas-deepseek-r1-lands-on-microsoft-azure-and-awsthe-same-model-that-shook-silicon-valley">deployed DeepSeek's R1</a> model on Azure in January.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's own Copilot has struggled to achieve mainstream traction. Despite access to OpenAI's latest models, a Super Bowl ad campaign, and major upgrades like voice and vision, Copilot rarely cracks the App Store's top 100.
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Earlier this week, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/03/44474850/chinas-deepseek-ups-the-heat-in-openai-rivalry-upgrades-v3-model-improving-coding-and-reasoning-capability">DeepSeek upgraded its</a> V3 model. It now has enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has reportedly been exploring the development of its own high-performance AI platform to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44523216/microsoft-plans-proprietary-ai-to-power-business-software-and-reduce-openai-dependence-report">reduce its reliance on OpenAI</a>.
Despite the competitive landscape, analysts continue to rank Microsoft among top investment picks, even as the company <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks">halts some expansion plans</a> due to potential AI computing overcapacity.
Price Action: Microsoft&#8217;s stock edged up 0.16% on Thursday, closing at $390.58, before slipping 0.18% to $389.88 in after-hours trading. So far this year, the stock has declined 6.69%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings assign Microsoft (MSFT) a 64.80% growth rating. If you are curious how it stacks up against other companies, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">click here</a>.
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Satya Nadella Admits China's DeepSeek Was A Wake-Up Call — Tells Microsoft Employees It's Time To Build Real Products

CoreWeave priced its initial public offering at $40 per share, below the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44520808/nvidia-backed-coreweave-ipo-5-things-investors-need-to-know-before-buying-shares">expected range of $47 to $55</a>, signaling investor caution despite demand for artificial intelligence-driven cloud computing services. 
What Happened: The offering consists of 37.5 million shares, with CoreWeave selling 36.59 million and existing stockholders offloading 910,000 shares. The company granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 5.63 million shares to cover over-allotments.
CoreWeave will trade under the ticker &#8220;CRWV&#8221; on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The IPO is being led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) as the primary book-running managers. Trading is set to begin on Mar. 28, with the offering expected to close on Mar. 31.
CoreWeave, an AI-focused cloud computing company, has seen exponential revenue growth, reaching $1.9 billion in 2024—a 737% increase from the prior year. However, the company remains unprofitable, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44100280/nvidia-backed-coreweave-files-for-ipo-amid-explosive-ai-growth-revenue-surges-737-to-1-9-billion">reporting a net loss of $863 million</a> in 2024.
A key driver of CoreWeave's success is its strategic partnerships and customer base, which includes OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). 
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Why It Matters: Microsoft accounted for 62% of CoreWeave's revenue in 2024, raising concerns about revenue concentration. However, CoreWeave anticipates that Microsoft's share of future committed contract <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44520808/nvidia-backed-coreweave-ipo-5-things-investors-need-to-know-before-buying-shares">revenue will decline to below 50%</a>.
Nvidia, a major supplier of GPUs for CoreWeave's AI cloud infrastructure, holds a 5.96% stake in the company pre-IPO, with expectations of a slight reduction post-offering. The semiconductor giant has committed to a $250 million anchor investment at the IPO price, while OpenAI <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44240048/openai-secures-near-12-billion-coreweave-deal-taking-stake-in-cloud-firm-ahead-of-35-billion-ipo-to-reportedly-reduce-microsoft-dependence">plans to invest $350 million</a> through a private placement after the IPO.
CoreWeave operates 32 data centers with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44520808/nvidia-backed-coreweave-ipo-5-things-investors-need-to-know-before-buying-shares">over 250,000 GPUs dedicated to AI workloads</a>. The company aims to expand its infrastructure, extend its enterprise reach, and pursue international growth, positioning itself as a leading AI hyperscaler amid soaring demand for compute power.
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Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave's IPO Comes In Below Expectations At $40 Per Share

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is exploring the development of its own <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/microsoft" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-performance artificial intelligence</a> platform model, Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Microsoft-mulls-developing-own-high-end-generative-AI-CEO-Nadella" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited</a> CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday.
Nadella shared plans to build its capability to complement what it had been doing with OpenAI. Microsoft plans to offer such technology through its business software lest it adds value to customers.
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While Microsoft has been leveraging the OpenAI-developed generative AI ChatGPT technology, having its proprietary platform will make it easier to provide services optimized for its business software.
As of Thursday, OpenAI&nbsp;inched <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44513286/softbank-may-want-to-outdo-microsoft-with-40-billion-investment-in-openais-latest-funding-round" rel="noreferrer noopener">closer to&nbsp;finalizing</a> a $40 billion funding round led by&nbsp;SoftBank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>).
The deal could value OpenAI&nbsp;at $300 billion compared to its&nbsp;previous valuation of $157 billion in the October funding round.
SoftBank will commit an initial $7.5 billion to the company and $2.5 billion from an investor syndicate. The second tranche of $30 billion will include $22.5 billion from SoftBank and $7.5 billion from a syndicate.
Reportedly, OpenAI and Microsoft are facing tensions in their partnership due to financial strain and rising expenses at OpenAI. OpenAI requested Microsoft for additional funding and computing power, but Microsoft has been hesitant since OpenAI's leadership changes.&nbsp;
OpenAI expects to more than triple its revenue in 2025 to $12.7 billion versus $3.7 billion in 2024. Sales are expected to proliferate to $29.4 billion in 2026. Still, OpenAI doesn't expect a positive cash flow until 2029, when it projects revenue to top $125 billion.
A lot has been brewing in the AI space. The emergence of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44511372/alibaba-strikes-back-new-ai-model-takes-on-deepseek-amid-1-trillion-tech-shakeup" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese AI startup</a>&nbsp;DeepSeek&nbsp;and claims of affordable AI models led to&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) losing $600 billion in market cap in&nbsp;a single day. DeepSeek's AI model fueled a domestic price war, prompting Chinese Big Tech companies to roll out affordable AI models.
Price Action: MSFT stock is up 0.40% at $391.54 at the last check on Thursday.
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<td>$91.4K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>493</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 20001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89614 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.4K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 6624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9877 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $23.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 2317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3671 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 8482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.6K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 1899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $113.7K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 9921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $918.0 per contract. There were 7409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 3548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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One of the most anticipated IPOs of 2025 is nearly here. CoreWeave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) is set to make its public debut in a test of how much growth investors still see in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence sector.</a>
CoreWeave plans to sell 49 million shares at a price between $47 and $55. Of the total shares offered, 47.18 million will come from the company with 1.82 million sold by existing shareholders.
Here's a look at five things investors should know about the AI Hyperscaler company ahead of its IPO.
Key Customers: CoreWeave is well-known in the AI sector and could have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44100280/nvidia-backed-coreweave-files-for-ipo-amid-explosive-ai-growth-revenue-surges-737-to-1-9-billion">a hot IPO</a>, thanks to a key customer base that includes several of the largest technology and semiconductor companies.
"Our CoreWeave Cloud platform consists of our proprietary software and cloud services that deliver the software and software intelligence needed to manage complex AI infrastructure at scale," the company wrote in its IPO <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1769628/000119312525058309/d899798ds1a.htm">filing</a>.
CoreWeave lists Cohere, International Business Machines, Meta Platforms, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Mistral AI, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) and OpenAI as some of its customers.
The company gets most of its revenue from multi-year committed contracts, and having this strong base of well-known names could help increase demand for the IPO.
Microsoft is highlighted as CoreWeave's biggest customer, making up 35% of revenue in 2023 and 62% in 2024. The company said its three largest customers made up 41% of its revenue in 2022 and 73% in 2023. For 2024, the company's two largest customers comprised 77% of revenue.
Going forward, CoreWeave expects Microsoft to represent less than 50% of future committed contract revenue. While having these key customers could be a positive, investors should also know the risk of being too concentrated with one customer.
Thanks to a new Master Services Agreement signed earlier this month, OpenAI could become one of the company's largest customers going forward. Under the Agreement, OpenAI will pay up to $11.9 billion through October 2030.
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Nvidia, OpenAI Investments: While Nvidia is listed as a key customer, the semiconductor giant is also one of the largest shareholders of CoreWeave owning 5.96% of the company. After the IPO, the ownership stake is expected to be $5.05% according to the company's filing.
Nvidia may increase its ownership stake in the company, thanks to the IPO. CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/nvidia-to-anchor-coreweave-ipo-at-40-a-share-source-says.html#:~:text=Nvidia%20is%20aiming%20to%20anchor,based%20on%20Nvidia%27s%20AI%20chips." target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/nvidia-to-anchor-coreweave-ipo-at-40-a-share-source-says.html#:~:text=Nvidia%20is%20aiming%20to%20anchor,based%20on%20Nvidia's%20AI%20chips."> </a>Thursday that the semiconductor giant plans to anchor the IPO at $40 per share with a $250 million order.
OpenAI is also planning to invest in CoreWeave after the IPO as part of the recently signed master services agreement. In a private placement after the IPO, OpenAI will invest $350 million in the company at a price equal to the IPO price.
Triple-Digit Revenue Growth: CoreWeave&#8217;s revenue was $1.9 billion in 2024, up 737% from the previous year.
The company's revenue has increased substantially in recent years, going from $16 million in 2022 to $229 million in 2023 to $1.9 billion in 2024.
While the company has had strong revenue growth, CoreWeave still had net losses each of the last three years as it invested back in the company and future growth. The company's net loss was $863 million in 2024.
CoreWeave ended the 2024 fiscal year with $15.1 billion in remaining performance obligations, which is future revenue for existing customers.
AI Growth: Artificial intelligence has been one of the hottest sectors for companies and investors over the last two years, and CoreWeave's IPO timing and valuation could impact overall perceptions of the sector.
"AI represents the new major evolution of technology, and its impact is potentially greater than the transformational shifts of the past," the company said.
CoreWeave said a combination of demand and supply side factors are leading to the "unprecedented growth of AI." Demand side factors include the significant advancements of AI, improved outcomes for businesses and individuals from AI and AI becoming a strategic priority for organizations.
Supply-side factors include the rapidly growing amount of data, effective foundational models, and evolving infrastructure to enable AI workloads.
"We believe that specialized compute infrastructure is the key enabler that AI labs and AI enterprises need to train models, perform inference faster at scale, and accelerate their time to market."
CoreWeave says it is purpose-built for AI. The company has 32 data centers and over 250,000 GPUS online.
"We believe AI is the next frontier for innovation in technology, driving productivity and efficiency gains and enabling new business models in nearly every industry and organization."
Growth Strategies: Another key item found in most IPO filings is a company's growth strategies. This list can include what they will use the proceeds from the IPO for and how they will continue past revenue growth after going public.
Here are CoreWeave's growth strategies:
<ul>
<li>Extend our product leadership and innovation</li>
<li>Continue capturing additional workloads from existing customers &nbsp;</li>
<li>Extend into broader enterprise customers across new industries and verticals</li>
<li>Expand internationally</li>
<li>Increase our vertical integration</li>
<li>Maximize the economic life of our infrastructure</li>
</ul>
Investors will be closely watching to see if CoreWeave&#8217;s IPO prices at the mid-point of its IPO range or higher and how the stock performs during its first day of trading. Failure to do so could cause these growth strategies to need to happen more quickly to justify the company&#8217;s current valuation.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese semiconductor companies</a> continue to face the Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chip crisis amid Washington&#8217;s semiconductor sanctions on China.
Chinese server maker H3C highlighted a possible Nvidia H20 chip crisis to Reuters, adding that current inventory was nearly depleted.
H3C told Reuters that supply plans beyond April 20 also face uncertainties from raw material policy changes, shipping disruptions, and production challenges.
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The Chinese server maker told Reuters it would distribute incoming H20 chips, prioritizing long-term customers with higher profit margins on their orders.
H3C attributed the crisis to geopolitical tension and said new shipments were expected by mid-April 2025.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek&#8217;s cost-effective AI models have triggered demand for H20 chips. Tencent Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba&nbsp;Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and ByteDance ramped up orders&nbsp;of the H20 since DeepSeek emerged.
H3C is a major OEM partner for Nvidia&#8217;s AI chips in China. Reportedly, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener">China urged firms</a> like Alibaba and Tencent to avoid Nvidia chips, while Huawei&nbsp;Technologies Co doubled the yield rate of AI chips.
China has also introduced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground" rel="noreferrer noopener">energy efficiency rules</a> for using advanced chips that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made processors. Reportedly, Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made chip for China, H20, failed to comply with China&#8217;s National Development and Reform Commission&#8217;s new rules.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 0.98% at $112.68 at the last check on Thursday.
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Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) CEO Marc Benioff is betting big on AI-powered agents and humanoid robots, calling them the future of digital labor. He recently posted a viral clip on X featuring Unitree&#8217;s G1 robot performing combat-style kicks and Tai Chi moves, describing it as part of a massive shift in how work will get done.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Salesforce's Billion-Bot Vision</h2>
Benioff isn't just hyping up viral robot videos. He's actively steering Salesforce toward a future dominated by autonomous AI agents. Through the company's Agentforce platform, Salesforce plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41978942/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-bets-big-on-billion-bots">deploy 1 billion AI agents within a year</a>. These digital workers are designed to handle tasks across departments like sales, service, and marketing without human input.
&#8220;We are not at that moment we've seen in those crazy movies—and maybe we will be one day—but that is not where we are today,&#8221; Benioff said on a recent Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything/bold-names-salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-and-the-ai-fantasy-land/47588c9f-73f6-4ce1-ba4a-af169ed2cd3c">podcast</a>. He added that tools like ChatGPT get too much attention, and that the real breakthrough lies in agents that can take independent action.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Trillion-Dollar Market</h2>
Salesforce is moving beyond customer relationship management software and into what Benioff calls the "digital labor revolution." He estimates the market could be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43999577/salesforce-aims-beyond-crm-bets-big-on-digital-labor-revolution-as-ceo-predicts-up-to-12-trillion-market">worth as much as $12 trillion</a>. &#8220;This is much bigger than software,&#8221; he said during Salesforce's latest earnings call. The company is banking on its deeply integrated platform—combining Agentforce, Customer 360, and Data Cloud—to lead the charge.
Despite a mixed quarterly report, where Salesforce beat earnings estimates but narrowly missed on revenue, Benioff's long-term outlook remains bullish. CNBC's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41890694/jim-cramer-says-salesforce-agentforce-is-the-best-use-of-ai-he-has-seen-makes-sense-that-the-stock-has-gone-up-so-much">Jim Cramer even called Agentforce</a> &#8220;pretty revolutionary,&#8221; linking the product's potential to Salesforce's 33% stock rally in 2025.
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Unitree's G1 robot is making headlines for more than its martial arts skills. It's part of a new wave of humanoid machines trained using virtual simulations. The G1 learns in Nvidia's Isaac Simulator and uses a method called Sim2Real to apply those virtual skills in the real world. The robot has 23 degrees of freedom, a foldable frame, and high-end sensors including 3D LiDAR and a depth camera.
Standing 4.3 feet tall and weighing 77 pounds, the G1 can walk, balance, flip, and even react to being kicked—all powered by an 8-core CPU and a swappable battery. Unitree has also made its motion data open source to encourage further development of human-like movement in robots.
While the price tag doesn't quite match Benioff's MacBook comparison, the technology is getting cheaper, faster, and more capable. And with big players like Salesforce, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and OpenAI all embracing digital agents, the workforce of the future may look very different—and much more robotic.
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'The Future Of Cheap, Scalable Digital Labor'—Marc Benioff Shares Video Of A Chinese Robot Doing Kung Fu 'That Costs Less Than A MacBook'

In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in 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>38.69</td>
<td>34.99</td>
<td>21.62</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>25.34</td>
<td>6.93</td>
<td>10.27</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>83</td>
<td>12.08</td>
<td>15.85</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>110.19</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>7</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>17.09</td>
<td>6.52</td>
<td>4.39</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>35.48</td>
<td>9.93</td>
<td>10.84</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>151.22</td>
<td>18.87</td>
<td>33.01</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>67.26</td>
<td>2.98</td>
<td>11.24</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>22.04</td>
<td>2.12</td>
<td>3.32</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>16.41</td>
<td>9.14</td>
<td>13.29</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>91.53</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>5.95</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-41.89%</td>
</tr>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>13.90</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>1.63</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>21.71</td>
<td>2.11</td>
<td>1.16</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>12.41</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>2.75</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
</tr>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>11.68</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>2.28%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>10.51</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>30.68%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>20.80</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>2.70</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>-11.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>137.39</td>
<td>11.70</td>
<td>16.41</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1498.33</td>
<td>12.35</td>
<td>24.21</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>32.67</td>
<td>4.46</td>
<td>11.18</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>267.86</td>
<td>2.07</td>
<td>1.90</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>132.34</td>
<td>5.86</td>
<td>9.13</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
<td>$33.95</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>12.37%</td>
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 </style>When analyzing NVIDIA, the following trends become evident: 
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 38.69 significantly below the industry average by 0.29x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 34.99, which is 5.97x the industry average, NVIDIA might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 21.62, surpassing the industry average by 2.37x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42%, which is 24.03% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
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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>
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 77.94%, outperforming the industry average of 12.37%.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio provides insights into the proportion of debt a company has in relation to its equity and asset value.
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.
By evaluating NVIDIA against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
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Compared to its top 4 peers, NVIDIA has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
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<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.
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<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 at a premium. On the other hand, the high ROE and revenue growth, along with low EBITDA and gross profit margins, suggest that NVIDIA is generating strong returns on equity and experiencing rapid revenue expansion relative to its industry counterparts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Comparing NVIDIA With Industry Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

Good Morning Traders! In today&#8217;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#8217;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#8217;s dive into the stock analysis:
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Bulls currently have SPY trading near the critical pivot of 567.81. For a bullish scenario, a decisive move higher through 569.16 is crucial. Sustained buying above 569.98 could provide enough strength to target a rally towards 571.06. If buyers successfully defend this mark, expect continuation to the upside targeting 572.15, with an ambitious upside goal of 573.50.&nbsp;
If SPY struggles and fails to maintain support at 567.81, bearish momentum would likely emerge, pushing prices down initially toward 566.46. Persistent selling pressure at this level could open the path to lower support zones at 565.38, followed by a critical test at 564.29. A heavy sell-off scenario today may extend prices down to our bearish objective at 563.23.
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ)
QQQ is currently trading near the pivotal 481.73 level. For the bullish narrative to unfold, buyers must clearly establish dominance above this mark, followed by a firm move toward 483.95. Continued positive momentum should support an advance toward 486.10, potentially driving prices higher to test 487.69. If the bullish scenario plays out robustly, the day&#8217;s bullish target stands at 490.05.&nbsp;
However, if buyers cannot maintain strength at 481.73, bears will likely seize control and press downward to test support at 479.03. Increasing bearish sentiment would likely prompt further selling toward 476.85, with subsequent downside continuation to a key support zone at 474.66. Should selling intensity increase, a drop towards our bearish goal at 471.33 becomes probable.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Apple is trading near the key reference point of 220.29. For bullish traders, securing support above this mark is essential, potentially driving price action toward 220.97. Persistent upward momentum may fuel further bullish expansion toward 221.66, ultimately challenging the higher resistance area marked at our bullish target of 222.24.&nbsp;
Conversely, failure to defend the level of 220.29 may activate bearish sentiment, prompting an initial sell-off toward 219.19. If bearish momentum accelerates, anticipate a deeper decline to support around 218.08, and further selling could extend the downside pressure to test 216.70. A sustained bearish environment may ultimately guide the price to our bearish objective at 215.25.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)
Microsoft's current price action revolves closely around our benchmark at 389.29. For bullish sentiment to remain intact, bulls must decisively defend this area and push upward toward the next resistance level of 390.98. Holding this level through regular trading hours could stimulate additional upward movement toward 392.49, and continued bullish activity may reach our primary bullish target of 393.47.&nbsp;
If bulls fail to support price at 389.29, bearish traders could aggressively target initial downside at 388.53. Should this support fail, expect additional bearish momentum driving prices lower towards 387.60, and potentially extending further downward to 386.09. Under persistent selling pressure, the day&#8217;s bearish target for Microsoft is set at 385.42.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA is actively trading near our significant pivot at 111.70. Bullish participants will need to convincingly push through initial resistance at 112.54, firmly establishing support there to encourage upside continuation toward 113.68. Increased bullish strength may support a rally up to 114.29, with a bullish scenario setting sights on the primary bullish objective of 115.15.&nbsp;
On the flip side, a breakdown below the key support level of 111.70 would open the possibility of bearish acceleration toward 110.73. A continuation of selling pressure could drive prices down further, testing 109.86. Additional weakness may prompt bears to push the auction even lower towards 109.12, with today&#8217;s bearish target resting at 107.51.
Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
Alphabet is trading closely near our significant pivot of 165.41. Bulls must defend this area effectively, enabling upward momentum toward initial resistance at 167.04. Continued bullish sentiment could propel prices further upwards, aiming at our primary bullish target today set at 169.34.&nbsp;
Alternatively, a failure to hold support at 165.41 could initiate bearish activity pushing prices down towards the next key support level at 163.79. If bearish pressure remains intense, expect further decline toward 161.79. Sustained downside momentum could ultimately guide price toward our bearish objective today at 160.36.
Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Meta is currently trading near the pivotal level of 604.50. Bulls will look to sustain support above this critical area, setting the stage for an initial bullish test at 609.30. Continued buying could further energize the auction towards 615.65, with a robust bullish environment potentially reaching our high bullish target today of 622.01.&nbsp;
Should support at 604.50 fail during today&#8217;s session, bearish traders will likely drive prices downward toward the next key area at 598.17. If bearish sentiment intensifies, look for additional declines reaching 591.29. A deeper breakdown could eventually lead Meta's price action toward the bearish target today at 585.73.
Tesla Inc. (TSLA)
Tesla is presently trading close to our essential reference point at 275.07. Bulls will aim for decisive upward momentum targeting initial resistance at 278.11. Sustained bullish sentiment could carry prices higher toward our next key level at 279.43, potentially advancing further toward 281.32. If buyer interest is particularly robust today, the ultimate bullish objective is established at 283.95.&nbsp;
Conversely, should the 275.07 support level fail, anticipate immediate bearish pressure toward 272.42. Continued selling intensity could further pressure prices downwards, testing lower at 269.48. If bearish momentum deepens significantly, a further decline toward today's bearish target of 266.83 is likely.
Final Word:
Today&#8217;s trading environment is heavily influenced by key economic data, beginning with Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims at 8:30 AM ET, released concurrently with Advance Goods Trade Balance and Retail Inventories for February, along with the significant Q4 GDP Annualized Price Index (Third Reading). Later at 10 AM ET, Pending Home Sales data for February arrives, providing additional market-moving potential. Additionally, watch for the Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Activity Index for March at 11:00 AM ET, followed by a crucial 7-Year Treasury Note Auction at 1 PM ET.&nbsp;
Given the breadth and significance of today's economic releases, heightened volatility is anticipated across markets. Traders should approach today&#8217;s session prepared, emphasizing risk management and strategic patience, as data-driven price action could lead to considerable swings. Stay disciplined, and trade safe!
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The stock of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) declined 3.48% in the pre-market trading session on Thursday. after being downgraded by Jefferies.
What Happened:  Jefferies has lowered its price target for AMD from $135 to $120, indicating a slight 8.9% rise from Wednesday&#8217;s closing price. The analyst also downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/amd-gets-a-downgrade-from-jefferies-as-competition-for-semiconductors-heats-up.html">per</a> a CNBC report.
Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis identified the increasing rivalry from&nbsp;Intel Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) as a key reason for the downgrade. Curtis also mentioned a Jefferies benchmarking study, which showed AMD&#8217;s graphics processing units being significantly outpaced by those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in various open-source models.
Curtis further expects Intel&#8217;s incoming CEO to possibly guide the company towards a more adaptable strategy, resulting in the production of &#8220;fairly competitive chips&#8221; from next year. This change could position Intel as a stronger contender against AMD.
Curtis noted, &#8220;The&nbsp;stock has already pulled back&nbsp;significantly, but Street estimates still&nbsp;seem too high, and we&nbsp;see more downside risk than&nbsp;upside potential near-term.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: This downgrade comes at a time when the chip industry is grappling with challenges related to traditional silicon. Recently, AMD CEO Lisa Su <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44486611/amd-ceo-lisa-su-says-silicon-scaling-is-getting-more-difficult-but-progress-isnt-praises-chinas-deepseek-for-inspiring-faster-pace-of-innovation-that-before">highlighted the need </a>for rethinking innovation in the industry. The increasing competition, coupled with the need for innovation, could potentially reshape the semiconductor landscape. Su recognized that progress in conventional silicon manufacturing is decelerating. &#8220;We have to continue to optimize not just on silicon, but on the package, system, and software,&#8221; she added. 
The downgrade for AMD stock also comes while the company is under pressure as the U.S. tightens export controls on Chinese firms. The Commerce Department blacklisted over 50 Chinese entities, limiting their access to advanced semiconductors from AMD and NVIDIA. This could affect AMD&#8217;s revenue from China, a key market for its high-performance chips.
AMD holds a momentum rating of 15.49% and a growth rating of 66.91%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/AMD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. The Benzinga Growth metric evaluates a stock'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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AMD Stock Falls Over 3% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

On Thursday, Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;cloud unit launched a new artificial intelligence model in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alibaba" rel="noreferrer noopener">its &#8220;Qwen series.</a>&#8220;
The new &#8220;Qwen2.5-Omni-7B&#8221; is a multimodal model that can process inputs, including text, images, audio, and videos, while generating real-time text and natural speech responses, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/alibaba-launches-open-source-ai-model-for-cost-effective-ai-agents.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from Alibaba Cloud&#8217;s website.&nbsp;
The company can deploy the model on&nbsp;edge devices&nbsp;like mobile phones.&nbsp;Now, visually impaired people can navigate their environment through real-time audio descriptions.&nbsp;
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Alibaba open-sourced the new model on the platforms Hugging Face and Github.&nbsp;
The emergence of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44254562/deepseek-stays-free-founder-rejects-monetization-plans-new-reasoning-model-amid-alibaba-talks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese AI startup</a> DeepSeek and claims of affordable AI models led to&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;losing $600 billion in market cap in&nbsp;a single day. DeepSeek&#8217;s AI model fueled a $1 trillion market wipeout in the U.S. and also fueled a domestic price war, prompting Chinese Big Tech companies to roll out affordable AI models.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/43260751/not-just-deepseek-alibaba-unveils-ai-model-to-rival-openais-operator" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reports in January</a> indicated that Alibaba&#8217;s Qwen2.5-VL AI model surpasses GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 in video analysis, math and document parsing capabilities. Qwen2.5-VL can control devices, analyze charts, and book flights, showcasing advanced AI applications for practical use.
Last week, Baidu&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) launched a new multimodal foundational model and its debut reasoning-focused model.&nbsp;
Alibaba has committed $53 billion in its cloud computing and AI infrastructure over the next three years.&nbsp;
Kai Wang of Morningstar told CNBC that large Chinese tech players like Alibaba are well-positioned to benefit from China&#8217;s post-DeepSeek AI boom.&nbsp;
On Wednesday, Alibaba and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>) announced they <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44492590/alibaba-and-bmw-team-up-to-bring-ai-powered-smart-assistant-to-next-gen-cars-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">expanded their collaboration</a> to co-develop an AI assistant using Qwen LLM for Neue Klasse models, which will launch in China in 2026.
In March, Alibaba Chair Joe Tsai&nbsp;told CNBC that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44274410/alibaba-chair-says-ai-total-addressable-market-is-10-trillion-expects-benefits-via-its-cloud-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI&#8217;s total addressable market</a> is at least $10 trillion, topping industries like transportation and healthcare insurance. Tsai expects Alibaba to benefit from this upsurge of AI courtesy of its cloud computing business.
Alibaba stock surged 85% in the last 12 months.
Price Action: BABA stock is up 1.29% at $133.95 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) has witnessed a massive $22 billion loss in market capitalization following declining consumer confidence data.
What Happened: Walmart&#8217;s stock price fell by 3.1% at market close on Tuesday, leading to a sharp decline in its market value to nearly $680 billion. The retail giant suffered the largest valuation drop on Tuesday, surpassing Nvidia&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) $17 billion market cap loss on the same day, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/walmart-loses-22b-consumer-confidence-2050624">reported</a> Newsweek.
This decline aligns with the Conference Board&#8217;s monthly report on American consumer confidence, which recorded a drop for the fourth consecutive month. In March, the Consumer Confidence Index fell to 92.9 points, marking its lowest level since early 2021.
The Expectations Index, which gauges consumers&#8217; short-term outlook on income, business, and labor market conditions, also dropped to a 12-year low of 65.2,&nbsp;below the 80-point threshold, which typically signals a looming recession.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon&nbsp;had previously noted in February that customers were displaying &#8220;stressed behaviors&#8221; and reducing their spending.&nbsp;However, on tariffs, McMillon seemed unfazed and stated, "Tariffs are something we've managed for many years, and we'll just continue to manage that.&#8221;
Bill Adams, chief economist for&nbsp;Comerica Bank, attributed the falling consumer confidence to &#8220;layoff headlines, a falling stock&nbsp;market, and tariff fears.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Consumer confidence in the U.S. has been on a downward trend, with the Consumer Confidence Index falling to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow">lowest level </a>since late 2022. This decline is attributed to fears of inflation, stock market volatility, and tariff-driven price hikes.
Furthermore, Walmart&#8217;s operations in China have been under pressure, which could potentially lead to higher prices for U.S. customers, as reported by&nbsp;CNN Business. On this, a Walmart spokesperson told CNN, &#8220;Our conversations with suppliers are all aimed at making our purpose a reality for millions of customers, and we will continue to work closely with them to find the best way forward during these uncertain times."
These factors, combined with the declining consumer confidence, could further impact Walmart&#8217;s performance in the coming months. Kelly LaVigne, Vice President of consumer insights at insurance company Allianz Life, told Fortune, "That means inflation will continue to erode your purchasing power unless you have a long-term strategy to address it." 
Walmart holds a momentum rating of 86.91% and a growth rating of 54.55%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/WMT" 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>
Walmart stock edged 0.53% higher to close at $85.21 on Wednesday. Over the past month, the stock lost over 11%.
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