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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>35.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$94.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CIFR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/29/25</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>802</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 10796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35666 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $421.0 per contract. There were 18819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 8734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5527 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $143.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.8K, with a price of $316.0 per contract. There were 1072 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4516 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 673 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.5K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 1475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4082 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 bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $51.0 per contract. There were 10272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3859 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CIFR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on August 29, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1380 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 3689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 644 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.8K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 802 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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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) stock has plunged 34% year-to-date, lagging behind the Nasdaq 100 Index, which Marvell is a part of, by nearly 9% during the period. The index&#8217;s gain reflects the upside of key constituents such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and other Big Tech giants, including Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Marvell Technology Stock Falling In 2025?</h2>
In February, Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya highlighted that Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are winning over a 10%-15% share of the overall accelerator market, despite Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) commanding over an 80% share, courtesy of AI compute and networking demand.
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This indicates Marvell&#8217;s relatively lower Total Addressable Market as an ASIC vendor.
ASIC vendor Marvell competes directly with Broadcom in areas like data center infrastructure and custom AI chips. Broadcom has surged 18% year-to-date.
Known for its GPUs, Nvidia is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45845825/ai-momentum-powers-nvidia-arm-and-chip-supply-chain-in-bofa-recap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong competitor in</a> the data center market, alongside Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with which Marvell also has a presence. Nvidia has gained 24% year-to-date, and AMD has gained 19%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Analysts Have To Say About Marvell Technology</h2>
On May 30, TD Cowen analysts <a href="https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/ai-infrastructure-reframing-gpu-vs-asic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">argued that the</a> traditional debate between traditional GPUs and ASICs is outdated. Instead, they suggest reframing it as merchant versus custom silicon, since modern datacenter GPUs are ASICs optimized for AI workloads.
They emphasized that the decision to build custom silicon or buy merchant chips should be viewed through a &#8220;build versus buy&#8221; ROI framework, with performance being the key driver of internal rate of return (IRR) and production scale potential. TD Cowen&#8217;s custom model compares GenAI hardware investments by evaluating their revenue potential against cost and performance trade-offs.
The firm expected merchant and custom accelerators to coexist, with hyperscalers balancing risk and reward across both approaches. However, they note that custom silicon faces binary outcomes—either it outperforms and scales or fails to justify further investment. While custom chips may grow to 15% of a projected $334 billion accelerator market by 2030, merchant platforms will likely remain dominant, growing from a larger base at a steady 18% CAGR.
Ultimately, TD Cowen concludes that performance, not generality or specialization, will determine which chips succeed, and every new generation will face a fresh round of ROI scrutiny.
On May 8, JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46226183/marvell-technology-could-be-on-the-brink-of-a-dramatic-comeback" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaffirmed his confidence</a> in Marvell citing its ongoing AI chip projects with Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), noting no signs of disruption and reiterating his $4 billion AI revenue estimate for 2025, driven by strong growth in custom AI chips and networking.
Following Marvell&#8217;s Custom AI Investor Event on June 17, Needham and JPMorgan analysts highlighted Marvell&#8217;s increased 2028 Data Center TAM forecast to $94 billion, up from $75 billion. They emphasized the Custom XPU segment, which is expected to grow at a 90% CAGR through 2028, outpacing the broader market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Macroeconomic Tailwinds</h2>
Marvell is poised to benefit from recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46324642/arm-rides-ai-boom-and-outperforming-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. policy changes</a> supporting the semiconductor industry.
Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; boosts the semiconductor investment tax credit from 25% to 30% through 2026, encouraging chipmakers to expand domestic production. This expansion could increase demand for Marvell&#8217;s custom chips and networking technologies.
Price Action:&nbsp;MRVL stock was trading lower by 0.80% to $72.77 at last check Friday.
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With over $350 billion already funneled into artificial intelligence infrastructure, Goldman Sachs says the next phase of chip investing hinges on performance, cost-efficiency, and software breadth, setting the stage for new market leaders <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">and fresh laggards.</a>
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider sees the AI investment cycle transitioning from blind spending to early monetization, driving both opportunities and shakeouts across the semiconductor space.
In a new note shared Friday, Goldman rated seven top semiconductor stocks and introduced a &#8220;barbell&#8221; investing strategy: buy two types of companies. First, the performance leaders with strong software ecosystems. Second, the low-cost chipmakers helping companies run AI at scale.
"Although monetization has been elusive, we see early signs of incremental revenue and much clearer evidence of cost takeout to justify these investments," Schneider said.
Four stocks earned a Buy rating: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) and Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>). Goldman is Neutral on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) and Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia And Broadcom Are Still The Big AI Bets</h3>
Goldman sees Nvidia as the primary beneficiary of the ongoing AI buildout. Despite talk of &#8220;peak AI&#8221; and rising competition from custom chips, Nvidia's strong product lineup, broad customer base and early signs of AI revenue give it the edge. Goldman set a $185 price target on the stock, or 12% above current market prices.
Broadcom is also a top pick. Goldman expects AI-related revenue to make up more than 40% of its total by 2026. Its strength in custom silicon for cloud giants and a solid software business make it one of the most reliable names in the space. Price target: $315, implying a 15% surge from current levels. 
"We believe the company will leverage its leadership in enterprise networking silicon to drive outsized share in custom silicon for hyperscalers," Schneider said about Broadcom. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Quiet Power Of Cadence And Synopsys</h3>
Chip design is getting more complex, and that's where software firms like Cadence and Synopsys come in.
Cadence, with a $380 price target, is gaining from the rise in custom chip development. More companies are designing their own AI chips, and Cadence provides the tools they need.
Synopsys, targeted at $620, is a key player in physical chip design. Its customer base is growing fast, and Goldman sees big upside—especially if its acquisition of Ansys goes through as planned.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AMD, Arm, Marvell: Neutral For Now</h3>
Goldman is cautious on AMD, Arm and Marvell. While all three are involved in AI, they don't offer the same upside potential right now.
&#8220;Our ratings reflect a more negative risk/reward skew on these companies' shares from current levels, or areas where we see additional downside risk to fundamentals," Schneider said.
AMD is in the AI race but faces tough competition from Nvidia and others. Arm has potential, but its growth depends on how widely its chip architecture spreads outside of smartphones. Marvell has AI exposure, but Goldman doesn't see enough upside right now to recommend buying.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Is Already Saving Money—and That's Just the Start</h3>
Goldman says the first wave of AI tools is already helping companies cut costs—especially by reducing headcount. The firm estimates these tools could save Fortune 500 companies about $935 billion by 2030. That cash could then fuel more investment in AI that actually drives revenue.
Right now, real monetization is limited. Most AI tools still aren&#8217;t making serious money. But social media platforms are showing more engagement and better ad conversions. E-commerce is improving through smarter recommendation engines. That's the start of what could be a major return cycle.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key AI Trends To Watch</h3>
Goldman laid out five major themes for the chip sector in the next 12 to 24 months:
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<li>AI spending is shifting from hype to real returns</li>
<li>Inventory cycles and demand mismatches will matter more</li>
<li>Geopolitical risks could reshape supply chains</li>
<li>The battle between chip architectures—x86, ARM, RISC-V—is heating up</li>
<li>Companies must decide between standard chips or building custom ones</li>
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Thursday saw a positive close for U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 190 points or 0.4% to 44,650.64. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq also rose, by nearly 0.3% and 0.1% respectively to 6,280.46 and 20,630.66. Investor sentiment improved, as indicated by the CNN Money Fear and Greed index <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46336097/sp-500-surges-amid-rise-in-nvidia-shares-investor-sentiment-improves-fear-greed-index-moves-to-extreme-greed-zone">moving into the "Extreme Greed" zone</a>. This uptick in the market was despite the White House&#8217;s decision to delay the start of new tariffs to August 1, which initially sparked trade uncertainty.
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MP Materials Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) saw a significant surge, closing at a 50.62% increase. The stock closed at $45.23, with an intraday high of $48.12, and a low of $29.58. This comes after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46348805/rare-earths-stocks-are-moving-higher-thursday-whats-going-on">announced a multi-billion dollar package</a>&nbsp;of investments and long-term commitments in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.
CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) experienced a dip, closing down by 9.6% at $138.29. Despite the day&#8217;s low of $136.01 and a high of $153.50, the company&#8217;s recent acquisition of Core Scientific Inc. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/25/07/46347218/coreweave-grabs-core-scientific-yet-rising-expenses-fuel-doubt">signals a significant shift</a> in the tech landscape, raising questions about the overall value of its stock amid rising operational costs.
Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) closed up by 1.70% at $19.73. The shares reached an intraday high of $20.09 and a low of $19.42. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.45 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46356144/levi-strauss-shares-jump-on-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-raised-outlook">beating analyst estimates</a> of $1.37 billion, and adjusted earnings of 22 cents per share, surpassing estimates of 13 cents per share.
American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) saw a 12.72% increase, closing at $12.94. For the day, the stock touched a high of $13.18 and a low of $12.13. The company&#8217;s shares climbed higher, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46344382/united-airlines-american-airlines-stocks-rise-on-deltas-bullish-forecast">riding on the tailwinds</a> of a strong second-quarter earnings report and an optimistic forecast from industry leader Delta Air Lines Inc.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) closed up by 4.15% at $144.16. The stock touched a high of $145.82 during trading on Thursday and a low of $141.85. The company&#8217;s shares traded higher after HSBC upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and set a $200 price target, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46353063/amd-stock-is-rising-thursday-whats-going-on">significantly higher expectations</a> for AMD&#8217;s artificial intelligence revenue in fiscal 2026.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate Levi Strauss &amp; Co. stock has positive Price Trends in the Short, Medium and Long terms. Here is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how it ranks</a> on other parameters.
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An investor recently posed a simple but striking question in Reddit&#8217;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1ltmuuz/boring_stocks_with_techlike_returns/">r/stocks</a> forum: What are the &#8220;&#8216;boring&#8217; stocks with tech-like returns?&#8221;
&#8220;Everybody is chasing the next AI hype,&#8221; they said, mentioning companies like Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Rocket Lab&nbsp; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) and even semiconductors. When someone mentions semiconductors, they typically refer to companies that design or manufacture these chips, like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), or Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Are Digging Into Industrial, Insurance And Grocery Stocks</h2>
Plenty of Reddit users responded with names most mainstream investors overlook. These weren't meme stocks or hot IPOs, but legacy industrials, auto parts retailers, and HVAC firms.
&#8220;Before the most recent sell-off Berkshire was at 194% in 5 years,&#8221; one investor noted about Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, BRK.B)). &#8220;Sitting at 165% right now. Better than all the Mag 7 except Nvidia and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). Boring as hell and doing rock solid.&#8221;
Several mentioned Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/07/46255383/1000-invested-in-parker-hannifin-10-years-ago-would-be-worth-this-much-today">specializes in motion and control technologies</a>. Others highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/07/46226856/heres-how-much-100-invested-in-ingersoll-rand-5-years-ago-would-be-worth-today">Ingersoll Rand</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/07/46209128/breaking-down-eaton-corp-16-analysts-share-their-views">Eaton Corp.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/07/46210208/breaking-down-trane-technologies-11-analysts-share-their-views">Trane Technologies</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) as industrials that quietly beat the S&amp;P 500 over long periods.
One user summed up the appeal by asking: &#8220;How many people on the planet took a sh&#x2A;t this morning, and/or turned on the heat or AC?&#8221; The message: boring businesses that keep infrastructure running are everywhere, and often profitable.
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Another favorite was Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), which installs HVAC systems. One investor called it &#8220;very well-performing&#8221; and compared it to IES Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>), which has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/06/46009433/100-invested-in-ies-hldgs-10-years-ago-would-be-worth-this-much-today">outperformed the market</a> over the past 10 years by 32.69% on an annualized basis, producing an average annual return of 43.61%.
Comfort Systems itself has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/06/45895599/heres-how-much-you-would-have-made-owning-comfort-systems-usa-stock-in-the-last-5-years">outperformed the market</a> over the past five years by more than 51% on an annualized basis, producing an average annual return of 65.31%.
&#8220;I inherited FIX which had done VERY well,&#8221; one user said. &#8220;But I sold it for very petty and personal reasons lol.&#8221;
Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASY#NASDAQ">CASY</a>), a convenience store chain with more than 2,900 locations, was called out as a quiet outperformer. One Reddit investor wrote: &#8220;It has a better 5-year return than Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and it pays a dividend.&#8221;
Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), the company behind FICO credit scores, was another standout. It has soared 352% over the last five years.
AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and O&#8217;Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) also earned praise for delivering steady gains while operating in a no-glamour sector.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Canadian And European Names Enter The Chat</h2>
Dollarama, Canada's version of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), has surged over 300% in the past five years. Nutrien, the world&#8217;s top potash supplier, is up 92% over that span.
Some mentioned European companies like Rheinmetall, a German <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44235106/6-defense-stocks-to-watch-after-trump-halts-weapons-shipments-to-ukraine">defense stock</a> up 2,200% in five years. Others nodded to Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurer with a 500% return in five years.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Steady Can Still Win</h2>
While the tech crowd continues to ride waves of speculation, some long-term investors are betting on plumbing, autoparts, fertilizer, and insurance. As one investor in the thread put it, &#8220;Unless we have Armageddon tomorrow, yes, absolutely&#8221; these companies are still worth buying.
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) are trading higher Thursday afternoon after HSBC upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/upgrades/25/07/46343748/this-amd-analyst-turns-bullish-here-are-top-5-upgrades-for-thursday">set a $200 price target</a>.
What To Know: The firm cited significantly higher expectations for AMD's artificial intelligence revenue in fiscal 2026, projecting $15.1 billion compared to the current consensus of $9.6 billion, a 57% upside, according to <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/hsbc-upgrades-amd-stock-to-buy-on-ai-revenue-upside-potential-93CH-4130733">Investing.com</a>.
The analyst at HSBC pointed to strong pricing traction for AMD's new MI350 AI chip series as the main driver behind the revised outlook. The upgrade marks a major reversal from HSBC's prior rating in January, when it downgraded AMD to Reduce on concerns over its competitive positioning and AI roadmap. Now, the firm sees those risks easing, with confidence in AMD's AI pipeline, including the MI400 rack architecture expected in 2026.
Despite AMD shares already climbing 14% after the company's AI Day on June 12, HSBC said the market still hasn't fully priced in the potential re-rating from long-term AI growth. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 101 on a trailing basis and 37 on a forward basis, reflecting high growth expectations. The company&#8217;s market cap now stands at $234 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
AMD is also in the spotlight ahead of its second-quarter earnings release, set for Aug. 5. KeyBanc recently projected that AMD could post $7–8 billion in AI revenue this year, led by strong demand for the MI355 series. Goldman Sachs on Thursday initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, noting AMD's success in gaining share in the server and PC CPU markets, but cautioning about competition from ARM-based rivals.
Truist Securities remains more reserved, keeping a Hold rating and flagging uncertainty around whether some customers are buying AMD's GPUs mainly to push back on Nvidia's pricing power. Even so, datacenter demand for AMD remains healthy, with continued growth in its server deployments.
With analyst sentiment shifting and AI growth expectations rising, AMD's stock is gaining momentum as investors reassess its role in the high-stakes battle for AI infrastructure leadership.
AMD Price Action: AMD shares were up 3.66% at $143.47 at the time of publication, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin upgraded Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $190 to $270. Oracle shares closed at $234.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HSBC analyst Frank Lee upgraded the rating for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $200 price target. AMD shares closed at $138.41 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Steven Chubak upgraded Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announced a $339 price target. Piper Sandler shares closed at $289.78 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PIPR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho upgraded the rating for McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintained the price target of $345. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $292.98 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Elon Musk&#8216;s artificial intelligence startup xAI has launched Grok 4, positioning it as the world&#8217;s most powerful AI model according to benchmarks that show it outperforming OpenAI&#8216;s ChatGPT, Google&#8216;s Gemini, and Anthropic&#8216;s Claude.
What Happened: The new model debuts through SuperGrok Heavy, a premium subscription tier starting at $300 monthly that provides enhanced rate limits and early access to new features.
 The launch comes as xAI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/06/45853241/elon-musks-xai-seeks-5-billion-via-morgan-stanley-amid-trump-rift-and-2022-twitter-debt-hangover-report">seeks to raise $5 billion</a> through Morgan Stanley while navigating tensions between Musk and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) board members over his divided attention due to the Tesla CEO&#8217;s political activities.
Musk claimed Grok 4 achieves &#8220;PhD levels in every subject&#8221; with &#8220;no exceptions&#8221; when handling academic questions. The model demonstrated superior performance on ARC-AGI benchmarks, scoring 66.6% on version 1 and 15.9% on the more challenging version 2 tests.
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These results significantly exceed competing models, with OpenAI&#8217;s o3 achieving 60.8% on ARC-AGI v1 and 6.5% on v2. Anthropic&#8217;s Claude Opus 4 reached 35.7% and 8.6% respectively, while Google&#8217;s Gemini 2.5 Pro scored 41.0% and 4.9%.
The benchmark measures artificial general intelligence capabilities through reasoning tasks, with Grok 4&#8217;s performance suggesting substantial advancement in AI reasoning abilities. However, the model operates at higher computational costs per task compared to competitors.
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives recently called for the company&#8217;s board to facilitate a potential merger between Tesla and xAI, arguing it could create an &#8220;AI stalwart&#8221; supporting Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46305934/musk-tells-tesla-analyst-dan-ives-to-shut-up-but-hes-not-backing-down-this-is-the-time-for-a-plan">humanoid robotics initiatives</a>.
Musk previously stated that autonomous and robotics will &#8220;overwhelmingly dominate&#8221; Tesla&#8217;s future financial success.
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The company reportedly plans to deploy one million GPUs sourced primarily from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
xAI&#8217;s valuation has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/social-media/25/06/45738963/elon-musks-xai-targets-113-billion-valuation-with-300-million-share-sale-report">surged to $113 billion following its March acquisition</a> of social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
The company recently completed a $300 million share sale and continues pursuing $20 billion in equity funding at valuations potentially reaching $200 billion.
Musk&#8217;s focus on xAI development comes as Tesla faces autonomous vehicle competition and mounting pressure from shareholders regarding his time allocation across multiple companies. He recently withdrew from his Department of Government Efficiency role.
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Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
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<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>36.2K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VNET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$167.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$335.3K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>791</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 2 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 847 contract(s) at a $162.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.3K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 4540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121719 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.6K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 44014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22411 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 2 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 16162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 265 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.6K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 36242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VNET (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 707 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 7372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APLD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1250 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 14878 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1826 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 6696 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $4595.0 per contract. There were 9409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1350 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 16 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.0K, with a price of $835.0 per contract. There were 4608 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 344 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 771 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $335.3K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 8550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 791 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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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arm" rel="noreferrer noopener">British smartphone chip designer</a> Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) trades above its 50-day moving average of $134.91. The stock surged 20% year-to-date, 39% in the last three months.
The tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 Index (dominated by Nvidia (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)), which includes Arm, gained over 8% and 19% during the periods.
Nearly all smartphones run on processors built using Arm&#8217;s architecture. SoftBank Group (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>)- owned Arm creates the core design blueprints and licenses them to companies such as Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Samsung (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), and Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which then develop and manufacture the final chips.
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Arm rival Nvidia gained over 19% and 40% during the periods, backed by demand for its Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and its Compute and Networking segment, which includes AI processors and data center architecture.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is Fueling Arm&#8217;s Upside?</h2>
On May 7, Arm Holdings reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $1.24 billion (up from $928 million a year ago), which beat the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.23 billion.
This was driven by increased deployment of its CSS platforms across AI data centers, cloud computing, and mobile. The company reported it achieved record licensing revenue and delivered record royalty revenue exceeding $600 million in the fourth quarter.
ARM projects first-quarter revenue of $1 billion to 1.1 billion, representing 12% growth, with royalty growth accelerating to 25-30%.
Rene Haas, CEO, emphasized <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45277764/arm-says-tariffs-cant-touch-its-business-as-ai-boom-fuels-record-revenue-cant-run-ai-without-arm-ceo-rene-haas-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">that the company</a> remains a primary beneficiary of rising AI demand, stating that AI is transforming every industry, and Arm is essential to powering it.
He also projected strong momentum in the data center space, expecting up to 50% of new server chips at hyperscalers to use Arm-based designs this year.
Arm CFO Jason Child explained that the company withheld full-year guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties, including potential indirect effects from U.S.-China tariffs.
He reassured investors that tariffs don&#8217;t directly affect Arm since it provides services—not end products—but noted that 10–20% of royalty revenue tied to U.S. shipments could see minor demand-driven impacts.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are The Macroeconomic Growth Drivers For Arm?</h2>
Arm stands to gain from several recent developments boosting the U.S. chip industry. President Donald Trump&#8217;s newly passed &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; raises the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46295574/nvidia-outpaces-market-with-ai-powered-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor investment tax credit</a> from 25% to 30% through 2026, encouraging chipmakers to expand domestic manufacturing, potentially increasing demand for Arm&#8217;s chip designs.
In addition, the bill eliminates the $7,500 EV tax credit starting September 30, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46279040/tax-credits-are-ending-can-mullens-global-push-and-crypto-pivot-win-over-ev-buyers" rel="noreferrer noopener">prompting automakers to</a> hike EV prices. Higher margins could give these companies more room to invest in advanced chips, further supporting Arm&#8217;s growth as a leading chip architecture provider.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Do Experts Think About Arm?</h2>
After the quarterly results, analysts slashed their price forecasts on Arm, citing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/05/45293838/arm-holdings-posts-record-q4-revenues-q1-guidance-lower-as-indirect-tariff-impacts-loom-analysts-cut-price-targets" rel="noreferrer noopener">indirect tariff impacts</a>.
On June 11, in CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer backed Arm, saying <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45881307/jim-cramer-says-joby-aviation-is-good-and-hes-going-with-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">investors are in</a> good hands with CEO Rene Haas, whom he praised as a strong leader and a key partner of Nvidia.
Thirty analysts have assigned Arm a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price forecast</a> of $151.72. Rosenblatt set the highest forecast at $225 on February 6, 2025. Based on the latest ratings from Mizuho, Guggenheim, and Loop Capital, which average $174, Arm could see an implied upside of 16.97%.
On June 9, Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya highlighted Arm&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45845825/ai-momentum-powers-nvidia-arm-and-chip-supply-chain-in-bofa-recap" rel="noreferrer noopener">growing strength in</a> the data center space, noting that the company expects to maintain a 50% share of server CPU deployments this year.
He raised his price forecast on Arm to $150 from $135, citing its expanding market share, robust licensing model, and rising royalty rates—factors that give it a stronger growth profile than rivals like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
Arya reaffirmed his bullish stance on Nvidia, calling it the best positioned to capitalize on the AI boom due to its unmatched performance lead, massive developer base, and full-scale rack system production.
While AMD shows solid momentum with strong second-quarter sell-through and potential seasonal gains, Intel continues to face concerns around tariff-related PC pull-ins.
Price Action: ARM stock is up by 1.17% at $149.52 at the last check Wednesday.
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Chipmaker Arm Is Riding AI Wave And Outperforming The Market

A report from Hunterbrook Media published on Tuesday presents a detailed investigation that reveals Western-manufactured microelectronic components are being integrated into Russian military aircraft and weapons used in precision attacks on civilian<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46289306/anduril-ceo-palmer-luckey-says-thank-you-as-trump-resumes-ukraine-arms-shipments"> targets in Ukraine.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: The investigation by the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) and the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), with <a href="https://hntrbrk.com/jet-report/">support from</a> Hunterbrook Media, traced over 1,100 microelectronic components from 141 Western companies embedded in Russian Su-34 and Su-35S fighter jets and weapons central to Moscow's precision bombing campaigns.&nbsp;
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The components were from manufacturers across 11 countries, with the majority coming from U.S. chipmakers including Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), On Semiconductor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). 
The report reveals that despite international sanctions, a complex global supply chain continues to funnel Western technology into Russia.&nbsp;
The investigation analyzed over 180,000 customs shipment records from 2023, revealing a trade worth approximately $805 million in microelectronic goods.&nbsp;
Countries like Serbia play a key role as intermediaries, with sanctioned goods routed through places like Hong Kong and Sri Lanka before ending up in Russia.&nbsp;
"Russia mastered the art of circumventing sanctions," said Anastasiya Donets, head of the Ukrainian legal team at IPHR.&nbsp;
"They are still getting Western tech in Russian weapons that are killing Ukrainians every day," Donets added.&nbsp;
What Else: Several U.S. semiconductor firms — including Analog Devices, Intel, Texas Instruments and AMD — faced scrutiny during a 2024 <a href="https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/hearings/the-us-companies-technology-fueling-the-russian-war-machine/">hearing</a> of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, titled &#8220;The U.S. Companies' Technology Fueling the Russian War Machine.&#8221;
The hearing revealed that components from the companies were discovered in the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile responsible for the attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital in 2024.
Senators identified critical shortcomings in the export control and compliance systems of the firms, including weak or delayed responses to external warnings about potential misuse and the absence of regular, systematic audits to detect and prevent diversion.&nbsp;
Donets said that the companies with components used in Russia's attacks have "not only legal, but also a moral obligation" to prevent their technology from being used to kill innocent people. 
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US Tech, Russian Weapons: How Our Chips Power Putin's War

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has had a rough ride this year, down nearly 25% in the past 12 months and 10% just this past month. However, after weeks of pressure, the chart is flashing a setup that has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/news">traders on high alert.</a>
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The stock has pulled back to around $135-$137, a level that aligns with strong technical support and fills a recent breakout gap. The RSI (relative strength index) has cooled off to 62.74, momentum remains intact, and the dip is looking more like a launchpad than a breakdown.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart Patterns Don't Lie—And AMD's Is Repeating History</h2>
AMD has quietly begun delivering its MI350 units, and while headlines may still be catching up, the chart tells a familiar story. 
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The same pattern seen during AMD's 2022–2023 comeback is playing out again, noted The Long Investor on X &#8211; pullbacks to key moving averages followed by powerful rebounds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beneath The Dip, Bullish Signals Are Stacking Up</h2>
Technically speaking, AMD is sitting above its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages—typically a bullish setup. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator is in bullish territory, and every dip this year has been met with eager buyers. If history is any guide, this one may be too.
Some traders are eyeing the $136 range as an attractive entry point, with upside targets around $170 and risk management set below $125. Long-term investors? They're simply noting that every time AMD drops below its 200-week average, it ultimately rewards the patient.
In a chip market dominated by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) headlines, AMD might just be setting up for its own moment. Missed the first wave? This second pullback could be your shot.
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AMD At $135? That Just Might Be The Launchpad

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) are moving higher Tuesday amid a complex mix of news involving potential U.S. export controls and newly announced tariffs on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46266218/us-plans-to-restrict-ai-chip-exports-to-malaysia-thailand-to-curb-diversion-to-china"> key Asian trading partners.</a>
What To Know: The Us Government is reportedly weighing restrictions on exports of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, a move aimed at blocking indirect access to advanced processors by China. Nvidia, a major supplier of AI chips, is expected to be affected by the draft rule from the Commerce Department, which targets countries seen as potential backdoor routes for Chinese companies. The rule is not final and could still be modified, but it signals a sharper stance on technology exports to Southeast Asia.
In a related development, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs as part of his renewed trade agenda, targeting imports from several nations including U.S. allies Japan and South Korea. A 25% tariff will apply to all goods from those two countries starting Aug. 1, unless trade negotiations succeed in reaching a resolution. Additional tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% were also introduced for countries like Malaysia, Thailand and others, according to Reuters.
Despite the headwinds for chipmakers tied to international sales and supply chains, AMD's stock held firm and rose, possibly reflecting investor confidence in the company's domestic positioning and product roadmap. It's also possible that some traders viewed the stock as relatively insulated from the immediate impact of export controls focused on Nvidia's high-end AI products.
AMD Price Action: Advanced Micro devices shares were up 2.72% at $138.47 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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AMD Stock Moves Higher Despite U.S. Chip Export Crackdown, Trump Tariff Escalation

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) strengthened its partnership with OpenAI after the ChatGPT maker confirmed it has no plans to deploy Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) in-house artificial intelligence chips at scale, despite recent cloud collaboration between the rivals.
What Happened: &#8220;We&#8217;re proud to partner with OpenAI and continue powering the foundation of their work,&#8221; Nvidia wrote on X Monday, citing a Reuters report that OpenAI rejected Google&#8217;s tensor processing units (TPUs) for large-scale deployment.
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OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to Reuters on Sunday that the AI lab is conducting early testing with some Google TPUs but has no active plans to use them at scale. The company continues relying on Nvidia&#8217;s graphics processing units (GPUs) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) AI chips to meet growing computational demands.
The statement comes two days after Reuters reported OpenAI signed a cloud services deal with Google Cloud in May, marking a rare partnership between direct AI competitors. 
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Why It Matters: The agreement provides OpenAI access to Google&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32645037/nvidia-vulnerable-to-in-house-ai-chip-production-by-google-meta-microsoft-amazon">infrastructure to support training and deployment</a> of models like ChatGPT, reducing reliance on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Azure.
Google has expanded external availability of its TPUs, historically reserved for internal use, winning customers including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and AI startups Anthropic and Safe Superintelligence. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41615800/googles-cost-advantage-with-custom-chips-only-nvidia-tops-it-says-analyst">custom chips offer Google a cost advantage</a> second only to Nvidia in performance, according to D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria.
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OpenAI Sticks With Nvidia: ChatGPT Maker Says No Plans To Use Google's AI Chips At Scale

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares are down more than 2% Monday, pulling back after climbing more than 16% over the past month. Here&#8217;s a look at what could be fueling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/45955190">the recent run</a>.
What To Know: AMD shares have been trading on strong momentum since late April. The rally accelerated last month following a series of product launches at AMD's "Advancing AI" event. 
Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar maintained AMD with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating</a> and raised the price target from $125 to $140 following the event, noting that the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45919591/amd-challenges-nvidias-ai-dominance-with-new-helios-server-as-openai-ceo-sam-altman-confirms-chatgpt-will-use-lisa-su-led-tech-giants-latest-chips-future-of-ai-is-not-going-to-be-built-b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helios rack announcement</a> would be "pivotal" for AMD Instinct growth moving forward.
The Piper Sandler analyst also said he was optimistic that the company's GPU business was trending in the right direction and should see a "snapback" in the fourth quarter.
Several other analysts maintained bullish ratings and price targets following the event. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating and price target of $200, Benchmark reiterated Buy with a price target of $170, Roth Capital maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target to $150 and Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform and lifted its target to $144. 
Last week, Mizuho maintained an Outperform and raised its price target to $152 and Citigroup on Monday maintained a Neutral rating and lifted its price target to $145.
The consensus price target for AMD is $141.60, with the lowest price target sitting at $95 and the highest price target currently at $200.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMD Stock</h3>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in AMD's case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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AMD Price Action: At the time of publication, AMD shares are trading 2.14% lower at $134.97, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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