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Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TXN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Texas Instruments. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $337,703, and 4 are calls, amounting to $406,592.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $200.0 to $215.0 for Texas Instruments over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Texas Instruments's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Texas Instruments's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $200.0 to $215.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Texas Instruments Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728070345_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.64</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$198.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">614</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$117.4K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>909</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$115.5K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">138</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Texas Instruments, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Texas Instruments</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,854,754, the price of TXN is up by 2.15%, reaching $206.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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A hotter-than-expected jobs report spurred a premarket rally on Wall Street Friday, showcasing the U.S. economy&#8217;s resilience and easing concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">over an economic slowdown. </a>
The strong labor data also led traders to rethink the Federal Reserve&#8217;s aggressive rate cuts, resulting in a jump in the dollar and Treasury yields.
What Happened: The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding the expected 140,000. This marks an acceleration from August&#8217;s 159,000 figure and well above the 12-month average of 230,000. Payrolls for both July and August were upwardly revised by 55,000 and 17,000, respectively.
Private sector payrolls accounted for 223,000 jobs, while the government added 31,000. The unemployment rate fell unexpectedly by 0.1% to 4.1%, beating the forecasted 4.2%.
Wages grew by 0.4% in September, surpassing the expected 0.3%. 
Why It Matters: The stronger-than-expected pace of job addition, coupled with a surprisingly lower unemployment rate and higher wage growth, signals a strong consumer spending outlook, which could lift corporate earnings, particularly as we head into the fourth quarter.
Yet the labor market&#8217;s strength also complicates the Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to curb inflation. Higher wages could stoke consumer demand, putting upward pressure on prices, potentially slowing disinflation efforts. This may lead the Fed to delay or scale back anticipated interest rate cuts.
Before the jobs report, the market had priced in a 30% chance of a 50-basis-point rate cut in November, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Following the data release, those odds plummeted to 11%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions:</h3>
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) jumped 0.9% in premarket trading, edging closer to its recent record highs.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks major tech stocks, rallied 1.4%, driven by strong gains in the semiconductor sector. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) surged 2.1%.</li>
<li>Blue chips rose as well, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) up by 0.7%.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large caps. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.7%. </li>
<li>Yields on the 10-year Treasury bond soared by 11 basis points to 3.96%. Yields on the policy-sensitive two-year note spiked by 15 basis points to 3.87%.</li>
<li>The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) tumbled 1.2%. </li>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index, which is tracked by the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers Post-Jobs Report:</h3>
Using the Movers function on <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>, here are the top performers among U.S. mega-cap stocks in the 30 minutes following the release of the September jobs data.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>$799.25</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>$205.53</td>
<td>+2.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>$83.60</td>
<td>+2.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$166.90</td>
<td>+1.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>$142.44</td>
<td>+1.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)</td>
<td>$80.02</td>
<td>+1.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>$175.66</td>
<td>+1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>$510.58</td>
<td>+1.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>$39.96</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>$204.82</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders 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>10/11/24</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$705.8K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>36.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>343</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>373</td>
<td>616</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>606</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 127 contract(s) at a $126.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $216.0 per contract. There were 8898 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $31.4K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 7252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 470 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 2451 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 50 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $705.8K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 9037 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $2880.0 per contract. There were 2616 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 1433 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 78 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 36349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2192 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 4531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 343 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1129 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SEDG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 260 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 189 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 373 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 616 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 106 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 17728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron, Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) are trading lower Tuesday. Semiconductor ETFs VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) are down over 3%.
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The street remains jittery over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41119735/nvidia-faces-new-competition-cerebras-files-for-ipo-huawei-pushes-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence prospects</a> as analysts flagged Nvidia&#8217;s dependence on four customers, which are also developing in-house chips, and its delays in product releases.
Though China urges its companies to adopt domestic AI chipmakers, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen said China lags behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41114632/taiwan-semiconductors-2-nm-breakthrough-puts-taiwan-a-decade-ahead-of-chinas-semiconductor-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced technology semiconductor manufacturing</a> by at least a decade. Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial supplier for Nvidia and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
The U.S. Chips Act played a crucial role in helping America develop its semiconductor base by offering <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41007184/taiwan-semi-secures-7-5b-boost-for-arizona-expansion-aims-for-advanced-chip-production-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">subsidies to chipmakers</a> to boost artificial intelligence chip production in the country.
The semiconductor sector could see another tailwind if the Biden administration inks a bill to fastrack the specific semiconductor manufacturing projects that receive subsidies through the Chips Act by diluting the federal environmental scrutinies.
The legislation would exempt qualifying chip projects from reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/us/politics/biden-semiconductor-environmental-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Struggling chipmaker Intel recently got a boost from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3 billion in direct funding</a> under the Chips Act in addition to the $8.5 billion in grants and $11 billion in loans that the company previously won under the act.
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Semiconductor stocks, led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), are trading lower Monday amid reports that Beijing is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41082667/heres-why-china-is-urging-its-companies-to-forgo-nvidias-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">encouraging Chinese firms</a> to focus on domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chips from companies like Cambricon Technologies Corp and&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co.
The move marks an escalation of geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S.
Nvidia suppliers and rivals including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) are down in pin action with the interconnectivity of the semiconductor ecosystem.
AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is also down.
China recently announced plans to slash its key rates to drive growth, shadowing the U.S. move. The countries expect the move to drive discretionary spending, which in turn will drive economic growth.
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Prior reports indicated that Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39646273/is-nvidia-defying-us-export-controls-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">was on track</a> to sell $12 billion of artificial intelligence chips in China in 2024 through the sale of over&nbsp;1 million new H20 chips, with each chip costing $12,000-$13,000.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41066968/microsoft-google-meta-pave-path-to-ai-expansion-nvidia-and-broadcom-set-to-reap-benefits" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meanwhile, U.S. hyperscalers</a>, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Google parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) remain invested in their AI endeavors, signaling continued demand for Nvidia AI chips.
Chinese hyperscalar Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41089672/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated with Nvidia</a> on autonomous driving experience.
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices have an average 1-year price target of $196.27, representing an expected upside of 19.42%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on Advanced Micro Devices, while 13 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Rosenblatt is $250.0, while the street low from Truist Securities is $156.0.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 2.65% at $118.18 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TXN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 20 uncommon options trades for Texas Instruments.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 70% bullish and 15%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $259,790, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $2,307,755.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $195.0 and $210.0 for Texas Instruments, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Texas Instruments's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Texas Instruments's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $195.0 to $210.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727209847_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$628.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>491</td>
</tr>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.03</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>241</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Texas Instruments, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Texas Instruments</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 3,961,287, the price of TXN is up 0.47% at $204.8. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 28 days.</li>
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Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.69%. Currently, Texas Instruments has a market capitalization of $188.97 billion. 
Buying $100 In TXN: If an investor had bought $100 of TXN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $972.58 today based on a price of $206.97 for TXN at the time of writing.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in TXN often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Texas Instruments. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 63% bullish and 27% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $39,510, and 10 calls, totaling $512,951.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $190.0 and $210.0 for Texas Instruments, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Texas Instruments's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Texas Instruments's whale activity within a strike price range from $190.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Texas Instruments Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727111756_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$156.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">349</td>
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<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Texas Instruments, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,143,121, with TXN's price up by 0.23%, positioned at $203.77.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
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Analog Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adi#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) recently announced its strategic alliance with Tata Group to advance the semiconductor ecosystem in India and leverage its products in Tata applications like electric vehicles and network infrastructure.
This collaboration is expected to be mutually beneficial and is a significant step in establishing a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India for domestic and global consumption.
Tata Electronics, Tata Motors and Tejas Networks signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ADI to enhance strategic and business cooperation and explore opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in India.
<h2>Strategic Partnerships to Boost ADI&#39;s Prospects</h2>
ADI&#39;s recent collaboration with Honeywell (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hon#NASDAQ">HON</a>) to digitize commercial spaces without replacing existing wiring, reducing costs and downtime is a noteworthy development.
Analog Devices announced a strategic partnership with Flagship Pioneering to speed up the development of a fully digitized biological world.&nbsp;
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<h3>Analog Devices, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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It teamed up with Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsm#NYSE">TSM</a>) to secure long-term wafer capacity via Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing. This partnership, while ensuring a stable chip supply and facilitating rapid scaling and increased output to meet customer needs can be a game changer for ADI.
ADI&#39;s partnership with SambaNova Systems to rapidly deploy their enterprise-scale generative AI platform for enabling customer success might be a plus.
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<h2>Analog Devices Suffers From Stiff Competition</h2>
Despite having a strong partner base, macroeconomic challenges remain a concern. Geo-political tensions and recessionary fears are major negatives.
ADI faces stiff competition from players like Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), which is also making efforts to integrate generative AI capabilities into its products.
On a year-to-date basis, ADI has underperformed TXN, which gained 17.7%.
ADI shares have plunged 12.1% year to date against the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector&#39;s return of 19.4%.
In the first half of fiscal 2024, ADI reported revenues of $4.67 billion, down 36% from the year-ago period. This underperformance can be firmly pointed toward the softness in the industrial, communications and automotive end markets.
<h2>ADI&#39;s Q4 Guidance Positive</h2>
For fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, ADI expects revenues of $2.40 billion (+/- $100 million), up 4% sequentially at the midpoint. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is pegged at $2.41 billion, indicating a fall of 11.4% year over year.
ADI anticipates a non-GAAP operating margin of 41% (+/- 100 bps).
The company expects non-GAAP earnings to be $1.63 (+/- $0.10) per share. The consensus mark for the same is pegged at $1.63 per share, suggesting a decline of 18.9% year over year.
<h2>Zacks Rank and Valuation</h2>
ADI shares currently have a stretched valuation, as suggested by a Value Score of D.
Analog Devices stock is trading with a forward 12-month Price/Sales of 10.86X compared with the industry&#39;s 7.78X.
ADI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), implying that investors should wait for a favorable entry point.
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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher following Wednesday's rate cut, which has lifted growth stocks and rate-sensitive sectors such as tech.

Investors are on edge in the lead-up to the Wednesday Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision that is expected to deliver the first cut to the federal funds rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40921827/fed-decision-is-here-5-things-investors-need-to-know-ahead-of-wednesdays-pivotal-in">in over four years.</a>
The market is divided on the magnitude of the anticipated rate cut. Traders are assigning a 59% probability to a 50-basis-point cut, while a 41% chance is placed on a more modest 25-basis-point reduction. The size of the rate cut is crucial as it could trigger significant market reactions.
Should the Fed opt for a 50-basis-point cut, it may be perceived as an acknowledgment that interest rates are overly restrictive. This could lead to increased expectations for further rate cuts in the coming months, potentially fueling risk sentiment and driving stock prices higher.
Conversely, a 25-basis-point cut might disappoint investors who are betting on a more aggressive measure.
Since the start of 2022, the S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), has experienced an average move of plus or minus 1.3% during FOMC events, reflecting the market&#8217;s high sensitivity to Fed policy decisions.
Goldman Sachs equity analysts, including John Marshall, analyzed stock movements during the first rate cuts in the previous three Fed easing cycles (Sept. 18, 2007, July 31, 2019 and March 3, 2020).
The data highlights the average moves of several key S&amp;P 500 stocks with liquid options during these periods.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Absolute Average Move</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>)</td>
<td>5.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</td>
<td>4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>)</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>3.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Newmont Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>3.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Deere &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>)</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TXN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Texas Instruments.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $121,755, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $1,361,143.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $195.0 to $210.0 for Texas Instruments during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Texas Instruments's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Texas Instruments's whale trades within a strike price range from $195.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Texas Instruments 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726593449_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$650.0K</td>
<td>580</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$372.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$70.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.22</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Texas Instruments, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,474,004, the price of TXN is up by 0.9%, reaching $200.26.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Texas Instruments</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $227.75.
<ul>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $210.</li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Texas Instruments, targeting a price of $268. </li>
<li>An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Texas Instruments, maintaining a target price of $198. </li>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $235. </li>
</ul>
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Decoding Texas Instruments's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Texas Instruments.
Looking at options history for Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $702,849 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $720,748.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $190.0 to $210.0 for Texas Instruments over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Texas Instruments's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Texas Instruments's whale trades within a strike price range from $190.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726240911_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$607.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">751</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$253.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$231.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$2.48</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.64</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">57</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Texas Instruments, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Texas Instruments's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,120,836, with TXN's price up by 1.26%, positioned at $198.44.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Texas Instruments</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $227.75.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Texas Instruments, targeting a price of $198. </li>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from Citigroup has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $235. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Texas Instruments, targeting a price of $268. </li>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $210. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Texas Instruments: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$55.6K</td>
<td>61.4K</td>
<td>307.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 359 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 61459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $443.0 per contract. There were 8870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10383 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.3K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 2227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 12743 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $280.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1792 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 3583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 127 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 10466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 121 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1095 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $540.00 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 $25.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Texas Instruments's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NYSE">TXN</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.32 million shares sold short, which is 2.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Texas Instruments Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726060516_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Texas Instruments has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Texas Instruments's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Texas Instruments's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Texas Instruments?

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.53%. Currently, Texas Instruments has a market capitalization of $183.75 billion. 
Buying $100 In TXN: If an investor had bought $100 of TXN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $895.94 today based on a price of $201.25 for TXN at the time of writing.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725643815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Texas Instruments 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) recovery could prove short-lived as the stock was trading sharply lower<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket"> in premarket trading </a>on Friday. 
The weakness could in part be due to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40741225/broadcom-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-continued-strength-in-ai-solutions-and-vmware-2024-ai-gu">disappointing guidance issued by fellow chipmaker</a> Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). The company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded the consensus and it even raised it 2024 artificial intelligence revenue forecast from $11 billion to $12 billion. The fourth-quarter revenue guidance of $14 billion was, however, shy of estimates of some analysts.
This dragged the stock down by about 9% in premarket trading. As has been the case with Nvidia, investors&#8217; hyped expectations may have been the reason for the negative sentiment.
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Semiconductor companies are mostly growth stocks, considered risky bets. A flight to safety ahead of the U.S. payrolls report could also serve as a drag.
According to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data</a>, in premarket trading:
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<li>Nvidia fell 1.89% to $105.18.</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) slumped 2.41% to $120.12.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) lost 1.01% to $138.03.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) plunged 2.99% to $402.20.</li>
<li>Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) moved down 2.39% to $68.22.</li>
<li>QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) declined 0.99% to $162.08.</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) lost 0.77% to $200.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) slipped 0.77% to $162.44.</li>
<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) retreated 2.01% to $208.76.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Texas Instruments.
Looking at options history for Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 76% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $1,078,360 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $520,344.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $165.0 to $215.0 for Texas Instruments over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Texas Instruments's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Texas Instruments's whale activity within a strike price range from $165.0 to $215.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Texas Instruments Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725471952_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$888.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">79</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$178.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">253</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$111.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">576</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$57.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">424</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">313</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Texas Instruments</h3>
Dallas-based Texas Instruments generates over 95% of its revenue from semiconductors and the remainder from its well-known calculators. Texas Instruments is the world's largest maker of analog chips, which are used to process real-world signals such as sound and power. Texas Instruments also has a leading market share position in processors and microcontrollers used in a wide variety of electronics applications.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Texas Instruments, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Texas Instruments Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,173,883, the TXN's price is up by 1.54%, now at $204.94. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Texas Instruments</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $227.75.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $210. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Texas Instruments with a target price of $268. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Texas Instruments with a target price of $198. </li>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $235. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Texas Instruments, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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The semiconductor industry is thriving due to rising chip requirements from different sectors and conducive government policies. Amid this, let's compare semiconductor stocks QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Texas Instruments (TXN) to analyze which semiconductor stock offers more chip power. Read on to find out… The extensive usage of semiconductors in a wide range of end-use applications such as electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, networking and communications, and data processing is the major factor that boosts the growth of the global semiconductors market. The global semiconductor market is poised to grow at a <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/semiconductor-market">CAGR of 7.6%</a> by 2033.
Since introducing the CHIPS Act in Congress, companies within the semiconductor industry have unveiled over 90 new manufacturing projects in the United States, representing <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/2024-state-of-the-industry-report-underscores-opportunities-and-challenges-for-u-s-chip-industry/">nearly $450 billion in investments across 28 states</a>.
These projects are expected to generate tens of thousands of direct jobs and support hundreds of thousands more across the U.S. economy. This shows how important semiconductor chips have become in the modern economic backdrop.
Against this backdrop, let's compare two established semiconductor stocks to analyze which semiconductor stock offers more chip power: QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>) and Texas Instruments Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">TXN</a>).
The Case for QUALCOMM Incorporated Stock
With a $184.88 billion market cap, QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>) engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). 
QCOM's stock has gained 15.7% over the past nine months and 54.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $165.96.
QCOM's forward <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ev-ebitda.asp">EV/EBITDA</a> of 12.77x is 11% lower than the industry average of 14.35x. Its forward EV/EBIT multiple of 14.51 is 27.8% lower than the industry average of 20.11.
QCOM's total revenues for the fiscal third quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, amounted to $9.39 billion, increased 11.1% year-over-year, while the company's net income and EPS came in at $2.13 billion and $1.88, increased 18.3% and 17.5%, respectively.
Analysts expect QCOM's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 13.8% year-over-year to $9.86 billion. Likewise, its EPS for the same quarter is projected to grow 26.1% year-over-year to $2.55. Moreover, the company has topped consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
QCOM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. SKX is ranked first out of 91 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see QCOM's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Value, Sentiment, and Stability <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">here</a>.
The Case for Texas Instruments Incorporated Stock
Valued at $186.12 billion by market cap, Texas Instruments Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">TXN</a>) designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Analog and Embedded Processing segments.
TXN's stock has gained 18.2% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $203.85. However, over the past month, the stock has declined 2.9%.
TXN's forward EV/EBIT of 34.98x is 74% higher than the industry average of 20.11x.
TXN's revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, decreased 15.6% year-over-year to $3.82 billion. its gross profit declined 24% year-over-year to $2.22 billion. Additionally, the company's net income and EPS decreased 34.6% and 34.8% over the year-ago quarter, reaching $1.13 billion and $1.22, respectively.
Analysts expect TXN's EPS for the quarter ending September 2024 to decrease 23.8% year-over-year to $1.41, while its revenue for fiscal 2025 is expected to increase 14.2% year-over-year to $17.97 billion.
TXN's mixed fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall C rating, translating to Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
TXN has a C grade for Stability and Momentum. It is ranked #60 among 91 stocks in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TXN/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for TXN (Quality, Value, Sentiment, and Growth).
QUALCOMM (QCOM) vs. Texas Instruments (TXN): Which Semiconductor Stock Offers More Chip Power?
As semiconductors become more advanced, they enable greater performance in critical technologies like AI, 5G, cloud computing, and electric vehicles. These chips power everything from smartphones to data centers, making them essential for technological innovation.
As demand for faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices grows, the semiconductor industry expands to meet these needs, driving both technological and economic growth.
Leading semiconductor companies QCOM and TXN stand to capitalize on the optimistic industry outlook. However, QCOM's strong financial performance, lower valuation, and promising near-term outlook favor it as the better semiconductor stock pick.
Our research shows that the odds of success increase when one invests in stocks with an Overall Rating of Strong Buy or Buy. View all the top-rated stocks in the Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">here</a>.
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