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Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.

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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>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>29.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>416</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$937.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>878</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>816</td>
<td>721</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSTG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• 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 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 394 contract(s) at a $237.50 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 $32.3K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 7870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29947 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 192 contract(s) at a $135.00 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 $41.0K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 10095 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17795 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 bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.7K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 5637 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6199 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 2085 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.5K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 731 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 599 contract(s) at a $38.00 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 $1.0 million, with a price of $1685.0 per contract. There were 416 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 9061 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1165 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 38 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $937.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 3756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 878 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 816 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 721 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PSTG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 367 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 175 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 563 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 248 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.3K, with a price of $2013.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 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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During the last three months, 18 analysts shared their evaluations of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Aaron Rakers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frank Lee</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Reduce</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cody Acree</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Danely</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Buchalter</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harsh Kumar</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lipacis</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
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<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Advanced Micro Devices. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Advanced Micro Devices compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Advanced Micro Devices's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Advanced Micro Devices's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Advanced Micro Devices analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Advanced Micro Devices Better</h2>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Advanced Micro Devices's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 17.57%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 11.31%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Advanced Micro Devices's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.36%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Advanced Micro Devices's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.12%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Advanced Micro Devices's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.04, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $205 to $165.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Advanced Micro Devices, Lowers Price Target to $165

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower. The Biden  Administration announced that it released an Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion that limits chip orders.

The White House on Monday declared new limitations on the export of artificial intelligence chips. This move is set to impact major tech companies, including&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
What Happened: Following the announcement, Nvidia&#8217;s shares experienced a 3% drop, while AMD&#8217;s stock saw a 2% dip&nbsp;in premarket trade, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
The interim final rule on artificial intelligence technology will impose restrictions on chip orders for most nations, according to the White House. However, 18 key allies and trusted partners will be exempted from these limitations. Countries that meet stringent security and trust criteria may apply for elevated privileges, while others will be capped at acquiring up to 50,000 advanced GPUs per country, as outlined in a White House fact sheet.
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The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing major players like Nvidia and AMD, according to <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/the-white-house-just-issued-new-ai-chip-export-limits-nvidia-stock-is-lower-758ad28a">MarketWatch</a>, has raised significant objections to the newly announced regulations. The group criticized the lack of industry consultation during the rule-making process and warned of severe consequences for U.S. leadership and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
Oracle&#8217;s Executive Vice President, Ken Glueck, cautioned that the regulations could shrink the international chip market for U.S. companies by as much as 80%. He also noted that the rules, set to take effect 60 days after their publication, could have a profound impact on the U.S. cloud industry.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42905013/nvidia-slams-bidens-country-specific-chip-rules-legacy-that-will-be-criticized">Meanwhile, last week, Nvidia had expressed strong disapproval of the </a>Biden administration&#8217;s anticipated chip export restrictions, arguing that they would not bolster national security but instead push the world towards alternative technologies. &#8220;This last-minute Biden administration policy would be a legacy that will be criticized by U.S. industry and the global community,&#8221; Ned Finkle,&nbsp;Nvidia&#8217;s vice president of government&nbsp;affairs, said.&nbsp;
In December, the U.S. blacklisted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42303132/china-retaliates-against-us-chip-sanctions-tightens-mineral-exports">140 Chinese entities and restricted exports </a>of memory chips vital to artificial intelligence. Beijing had also retaliated with export bans and reviews for U.S.-bound shipments of these minerals. 
In late December, the Biden-led administration also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42643821/biden-administration-initiates-trade-probe-on-chinese-legacy-chips">launched a trade investigation into Chinese-produced </a>"legacy" semiconductors. The "Section 301" investigation is slated to transition to the incoming administration of President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;for completion. This could provide Trump with a chance to enforce the hefty 60% tariffs he has previously threatened on Chinese imports.
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Nvidia Down 3%, AMD Falls 2% After White House Imposes New AI Chip Export Restrictions

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday following Friday&#8217;s steep fall. Futures of all four major indices fell in premarket trade.
Friday&#8217;s decline followed a strong upmove in yields as the economy added 256,000 jobs in December, much above the economists&#8217; forecast of 165,000 jobs, the strongest since May 2024.
Traders now await the consumer price inflation data this week on Wednesday, which will further clear the case for the Fed to pause the rate cuts.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.78% and 4.42%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 97.3%, according to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>.
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<td>-1.27%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.86%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.38%</td>
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<td>-1.21%</td>
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In premarket trading on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.76% to $576.10&nbsp;and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) dropped 1.16% to $501.35, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Wall Street suffered significant losses last week, erasing all gains since the election. This was primarily driven by a robust jobs report, which increased concerns about persistent inflation and further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The week&#8217;s trading was also impacted by rising geopolitical tensions and increased inflation expectations.
The session witnessed considerable losses among growth equities, particularly those with high valuations and exposure to interest rate sensitivity. This included semiconductor companies such as Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), as well as technology firms like Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.63% lower at 41,938.45, down approximately 697 points. The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 1.54% to 5,827.04, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.63% to 19,161.63. Russell 200, on the other hand, fell 2.22% to 2,189.23.
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Insights From Analysts
On <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42939374/as-bond-yields-near-the-crucial-5-mark-last-seen-briefly-in-2023-and-global-financial-crisis-this-analyst-says-market-appears-to-be-overreacting">Friday</a>, the U.S. 30-year Treasury yielded 4.950% by the end of the trading session, however, it touched a high of 5.005% intraday. The 10-year Treasury, on the other hand, yielded an intraday high of 4.790% to settle at 4.762% on Friday.
&#8220;It is most likely that the pressure on interest rates is being driven by inflation fears from the soon-to-be-announced tariffs that Trump 2.0 will bring.&#8221; said Louis Navellier, the chairman and founder of Navellier &amp; Associates. &#8220;The market appears to be overreacting,&#8221; he added.
Ed Yardeni and Eric Wallerstein in their note called &#8216;Bond Vigilantes Spoking Stock Jockey&#8217; said, &#8220;If Tuesday&#8217;s CPI inflation rate for December is higher than expected, causing the 10-year Treasury bond yield to revisit 2023&#8217;s high of 5.00%.&#8221;
As the stocks struggled after Friday&#8217;s reports and bond yields&#8217; reaction, Yardeni and Navellier said that this dip was a buying opportunity.
Navellier said that the market could be additionally reacting to the uncertainty on what the Fed may do. Stocks, however, are taking the higher yields to heart, he added, saying &#8220;There&#8217;s no reason to panic.&#8221; as the pullback on higher rates is likely a &#8220;buying opportunity unless earnings disappoint.&#8221;
Yardeni also reiterated its forecast of 7,000 points on the S&amp;P 500 by the end of the year. &#8220;We still believe that the 10-year Treasury bond yield should trade mostly between 4.25% and 4.75% this year. So we think that the selloffs in the stock and bond markets are buying opportunities.&#8221;
Carson Research&#8217;s VP and global macro strategist, Sonu Varghese in a blog post said that it's not useful to read too much into market moves, especially short-term ones.
He argues that the interest rates are higher because the market likely thinks stronger job creation and economy, will put more upward pressure on inflation, which means the Federal Reserve will have to pause on rate cuts. &#8220;Markets are now expecting just one rate cut in 2025 (with a probability of under 25% for a second one) and don't expect it to happen before June,&#8217; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
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<li>On Monday, the data for December&#8217;s monthly U.S. federal budget will be released at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, NFIB optimism index for December will be released at 6:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>December&#8217;s headline and core producer price index data will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid will be speaking at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed will release its Beige Book at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>New York Fed President Williams will deliver his opening remarks on the policy at 3:05 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, the headline and core consumer price index for December and the Empire State manufacturing survey data for January will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li> Richmond Fed President Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>New York Fed President Williams will speak at 11:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Chicago Fed President Goolsbee will speak at 12:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 11 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>December&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, import price index and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Business inventory data for November and the Home builder confidence index for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, housing starts and building permits data for December will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The industrial production and capacity utilization for December will be announced at 9:15 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Comtech Telecommunications Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) was up 10.17% in premarket ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly loss of 16 cents per share on revenue of $125.53 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) was up 2.48% after it posted better-than-expected results for its first quarter and reiterated its FY25 guidance on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) was down 0.76% ahead of its earnings, which is slated to be reported after the market closes. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $2.45 per share on revenue of $1.99 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nordstrom Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>) was up 0.12% after the company said that its net sales rose 4.9%, while comparable sales increased 5.8% for the nine-week holiday period ended Jan. 4.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) was down 16.01%, Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) declined 7.91%, D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) slipped 14.21% and IONQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) fell 14.51% in premarket after CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42890014/jim-cramer-warns-on-quantum-stories-as-stocks-plunge-we-need-you-out-before-the-froth-goes-away">highlighted</a> the speculative nature of nuclear and quantum computing stocks and advised investors to be cautious and realistic about the potential for short-term gains. </li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were higher in the early New York session by 1.76% to hover around $77.08 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.36% to $2,705.01 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.34% at the 110.02 level.
Asian markets closed lower on Monday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index declined. European markets were also trading lower.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas">many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
The major indices experienced consecutive weekly losses, with the S&amp;P 500 falling 1.9%, the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.3%, and the Dow sliding nearly 1.9% this week.
Wall Street&#8217;s post-election rally was erased amid rising concerns over interest rates, fueled by a strong labor market, soaring inflation expectations, and escalating geopolitical tensions as President-elect Donald Trump nears a return <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42916780/donald-trump-receives-unconditional-discharge-in-new-york-hush-money-case-will-enter-white-house-as-convicted-felon">to the White House. </a>
December&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls surged to 256,000, far surpassing estimates, intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to curb inflation. Meanwhile, new sanctions targeting Russian oil companies and a spike in oil prices added <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42928629/us-labor-market-smashes-expectations-wall-street-erases-post-election-rally-as-interest-rateanxiety-grows-this-week-in-the-markets">further market instability.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42830046/amd-reveals-new-ai-processors-gaming-products-ahead-of-ces-2025-shares-rise">AMD Reveals New AI Processors, Gaming Products Ahead Of CES 2025, Shares Rise</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, highlights Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) unveiling the Ryzen AI Max series processors and enterprise-focused Ryzen PRO chips, showcasing AI-powered performance innovations for PCs, laptops, and gaming devices, sparking investor optimism.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42825654/rivians-strong-deliveries-r2-line-plans-and-vw-jv-expansion-drive-analyst-optimism">Rivian&#8217;s Strong Deliveries, R2 Line Plans And VW JV Expansion Drive Analyst Optimism</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, highlights Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) achieving 51,579 EV deliveries in 2024, surpassing analyst expectations, with plans for its 2026 R2 line and expanded joint ventures with Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) driving a positive outlook despite EV tax credit concerns.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42856421/from-earth-to-the-moon-intuitive-machines-and-nokia-launch-4glte-network">From Earth To The Moon: Intuitive Machines And Nokia Launch 4G/LTE Network</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/lekha-gupta">Lekha Gupta</a>, details the integration of Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) and Nokia Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) technologies to deploy the first 4G/LTE lunar network during the IM-2 mission, enabling high-definition video and telemetry transmission via the Athena lander.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/42882919/netflix-q4-to-show-advertising-live-sports-strength-analyst-says-multiyear-narrative-of-compounded-growth">Netflix Q4 To Show Advertising, Live Sports Strength, Analyst Says: &#8216;Multiyear Narrative Of Compounded Growth&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42919268/nike-analyst-turns-bullish-visible-recovery-story-in-2025">Nike Analyst Turns Bullish: &#8216;Visible Recovery Story&#8217; In 2025</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42843001/taiwan-semiconductor-ramps-up-production-in-japan-us-and-germany-to-diversify-away-from-china">Taiwan Semiconductor Ramps Up Production in Japan, US, and Germany to Diversify Away from China</a>
The Bears
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The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) finds itself at a crossroads. JPMorgan&#8217;s latest technical update reveals that the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, a benchmark for the iShares Semiconductor ETF, has largely&nbsp;been propelled&nbsp;to&nbsp;the upper limit of&nbsp;a multimonth trading range by a rally in AI-related stocks. 
Yet the index now faces stiff resistance near 5,400, raising questions about its ability to sustain a long-term rally without support from the more cyclical analog <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor </a>group.
AI has been transforming industries and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42921523/nvidias-lead-expands-analyst-says-ai-demand-remains-very-strong">driving demand</a> for semiconductors. Leading chipmakers like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) have led the rally, riding the AI wave. Nvidia&#8217;s advanced Blackwell GPUs and Broadcom's custom AI accelerators enjoy solid market interest. JPMorgan warns the heavy reliance on AI names could be risky, as the analog semiconductor group, closely linked with global manufacturing cycles, dawdles.
JPMorgan said the analog segment is not performing up to par and this is consistent with with the PMI level globally being around 50, indicating a certain level of pessimism. SOXX would need participation from this segment to break out of its trading range and sustain a broader rally.
&#8220;We also highlight just how correlated the analog group is to the global manufacturing cycle, with the current pricing roughly in line with a 50 global manufacturing PMI reading. That coincides with the US exceptionalism theme that seems priced across markets in other asset classes,&#8221; JPMorgan analysts said in a note. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why SOXX Still Holds Promise</h3>
Despite these concerns, SOXX offers a strong value proposition for investors looking for exposure to the semiconductor industry&#8217;s growth. The ETF, which focuses solely on chip companies, is expected to capitalize on the AI spending boom. With Nvidia, Broadcom and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) accounting for significant portions of its portfolio, SOXX bets heavily on the sector's leaders.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) alone are projected to spend $300 billion on AI infrastructure by 2025, according to a November report by Business Insider citing Morgan Stanley. This influx of investment bodes well for the ETF, which has holdings in nearly every key hardware stock involved in the AI revolution. With a 7.84% weighting in the ETF, Nvidia will expose investors to its industry leading advancements, whereas diversification within the AI hardware universe will come from Broadcom (with 10.94% weightage) and AMD (6.87%).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watchful Optimism</h3>
JPMorgan's analysis brings both opportunities and risks for iShares Semiconductor ETF to the spotlight. For instance, a 2-point improvement in global manufacturing PMI could open up a 20% upside for the analog semiconductor group, as analyzed by JP Morgan. This can potentially improve the overall performance of iShares Semiconductor ETF. Conversely, the dependence of the ETF on AI-driven growth makes it sensitive to setbacks of the highly fragmented broader semiconductor market.
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Semiconductor ETF Faces Key Resistance In AI-Driven Surge: Analyst

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and peer chip stocks, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), are trading lower Friday as the chip companies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">remain susceptible to</a> potential sanctions on China regarding artificial intelligence chip exports.
The Biden administration could restrict Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments with three-tier export rules favoring allies like Taiwan and barring Tier 3 nations like China.
The Chinese semiconductor equipment industry was estimated to reach $230 billion in 2024, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1345380/china-size-of-the-semiconductor-equipment-market/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to</a> Statista.
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Also on Friday, Taiwan Semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42907937/taiwan-semiconductor-hits-26-3-billion-q4-revenue-reportedly-ends-powerair-deal-over-huawei-chip-breach-amid-us-sanctions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported consolidated revenue</a> of 2.89 trillion New Taiwan dollars between January and December 2024 (up by 33.9% year-on-year), implying it made a consolidated revenue of 868.46 billion New Taiwan dollars ($26.3 billion versus a consensus of $26.2 billion) for the December quarter, up from $19.62 billion a year ago.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari pointed out that the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment sectors offer significant potential for generating alpha in 2024, particularly among companies supporting the build-out of AI infrastructure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers in AI Infrastructure</h3>
Several stocks in the sector have greatly outperformed the broader market, delivering strong returns:
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<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) +245%</li>
<li>Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) +171%</li>
<li>Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) +108%</li>
<li>Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) +83%</li>
<li>Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) +64%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Underperformers in Analog, MCU, and Power</h3>
In contrast, stocks in the Analog, MCU, and Power sectors have significantly underperformed, with notable declines in:
<ul>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) -36%</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) -38%</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) -21%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weak Performance in Semiconductor Capital Equipment</h3>
Similarly, stocks in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Materials segments also lagged behind, including:
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<li>Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHU#NASDAQ">COHU</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) -17%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) -8%</li>
<li>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) +&lt;1%</li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) +8%</li>
</ul>
In 2025, Hari recommended investors to own industry leaders in AI and cyclical names as he expected the magnitude of AI earnings beats to moderate, while he envisioned earnings revisions in broad-based semiconductors to turn positive in the latter half of the year. Hari&#8217;s Buy-rated ideas include Nvidia, Broadcom, Lam Research, Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) (also on the Conviction List) and Entegris.
Hari noted Nvidia&#8217;s GPU as the industry standard, which is supported by the company&#8217;s large installed base, robust developer ecosystem, and presence in all major Clouds. Nvidia and its partners&#8217; ability to innovate will help them preserve their moat.
Broadcom is favorably positioned alongside Nvidia, backed by continued growth in the AI Semiconductor business with a potential acceleration in Networking, a recovery in the cyclical parts of its Semiconductor portfolio, sustained revenue growth, and margin expansion in Software.
In 2025, although challenging supply-demand dynamics in conventional DRAM and NAND are likely to keep a lid on Street estimates and Micron&#8217;s valuation multiple in the near term, Hari expects share gains in HBM and enterprise SSD, together with a gradually improving supply-demand backdrop in conventional DRAM and NAND, to catalyze positive EPS revisions and, in turn, better relative stock price performance.
Hari expects Lam Research to outperform its immediate peers in 2025. In addition to a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market, he expects idiosyncratic drivers such as the adoption of Gate-All-Around transistors in leading-edge Foundry/Logic and the resumption of technology transitions in 3D NAND to support revenue growth that exceeds the overall WFE market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hari expects Teradyne to benefit from share gains in Compute SoC test, HBM test, recovery in Mobile SoC test and stabilization and /acceleration in Robotics revenue growth.
The analyst also upgraded NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral.
The NXP upgrade reflects the analyst&#8217;s belief that the Automotive MCUs market will begin to price in a cyclical recovery in 2025. Additionally, NXP is taking sufficient strategic steps, mainly its growing focus on the Chinese OEMs, to gain a share in the Automotive semiconductor market over the medium to long run. There is ample potential for NXP&#8217;s gross and operating margins to expand on a cross-cycle basis.
Although Hari remains constructive on the company&#8217;s ability to take share from Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in x86-based computing across PCs and traditional servers, the analyst is increasingly concerned that the rise of Arm-based custom CPUs coupled with the competitive intensity in accelerated computing will weigh on AMD&#8217;s revenue growth relative to peers, exert upward pressure on AMD&#8217;s operating expenditure profile and, in turn, weigh on the stock&#8217;s multiple. 
The underperformance reflects weakness in PC and traditional end-demand and, more recently, slower-than-expected growth in Data Center GPUs.
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Companies exposed to artificial intelligence and accelerated computing have continued to see their end demand and visibility strengthen.
That&#8217;s according to analysts at JPMorgan. Companies exposed to consumer-facing markets like smartphones and IoT are seeing demand trends track in line with expectations, they say. Demand trends in automotive and industrial remain mixed.
The assessment comes after JPMorgan held virtual fireside chats in conjunction with the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show.
Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) management teams were featured.
In-person meetings and booth tours were also held with Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Synaptics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYNA#NASDAQ">SYNA</a>), Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), Skyworks Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), and Silicon Laboratories, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>), 
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Here are the key takeaways from JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur&#8217;s Jan. 10 research report:
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<li>Nvidia sees a strong demand setup for 2025 as it brings to market its Blackwell platform.</li>
<li>Marvell noted that its AI revenues are tracking significantly ahead of its prior expectations of $2.5 billion. The firm expects continued growth in 2026 </li>
<li>Synopsys&#8217; AI and accelerated compute-leading chip and system design remain strong and have a multi-year tailwind. Outside of AI, design activity continues, but at a slightly slower pace, as auto, industrial, and telco sector trends remain muted. The team continues to take a conservative view of China prudently.</li>
<li>For Analog Devices, the team anticipates sequential growth trends beyond the January quarter. </li>
<li>For Micron, the setup for the second half of 2025 remains strong. It is based on a favorable AI-driven HBM and eSSD demand backdrop combined with a cyclical recovery in non-AI segments (smartphone and PC).</li>
<li>Expect new product launches from Nvidia as well as Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).</li>
<li>Synaptics highlighted the strong design win momentum for its Astra platform, WiFi capabilities, and Bluetooth Channel Sounding feature, holding potential for new revenue and content opportunities in foldable phones and PCs.</li>
<li>Regarding Skyworks, Sur noted seasonal demand trends in its business with iPhone 16 demand trends aligning with expectations, and return to 10% average radio frequency content growth. The analyst remains selective in the Android markets with limited exposure to China OEMs.</li>
</ul>
In summary, overall demand trends align with Harlan Sur&#8217;s expectation in calendar 2025 and favored companies with leverage to AI and accelerated computing and those involved in the value chain benefiting from leading-edge chip advancements.
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Nvidia, Marvell, Synopsys Demonstrate AI Leadership And Strong Chip Design Momentum: Analyst

Truist analyst William Stein attended <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ces" rel="noreferrer noopener">CES 2025 this</a> past week and hosted several meetings with high-profile companies in the semiconductor sector.
The over-arching theme is that spending on AI infrastructure is firm, which benefits Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) as it penetrates the $35 billion client compute market, challenging Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Demand for diversified end market semiconductors is mixed to weak, with ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) sounding particularly weak,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/on/analyst-ratings"> prompting an analyst downgrade</a>. Additionally, Stein increased his Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) price target.
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Stein noted Nvidia as the AI company, a sustainable leader in massively parallel and heterogeneous compute chips, software, and, lately, services to enable AI &amp; related applications. Nvidia&#8217;s leadership is steered more by its culture of innovation, an ecosystem of incumbency, and substantial investment in software, services, and base AI models, making its chips a default choice for most engineers building AI systems.
The analyst expects Nvidia&#8217;s superior gaming and server acceleration positioning and AI to support structural fundamental growth and stock outperformance. Stein noted that Analog Devices is capitalizing on sound organic investments and creating a better future with M&amp;A, including accelerating sales growth and improving expense efficiencies.
After a series of stumbles, Intel lost its leadership positions in semiconductor manufacturing process technology to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and CPU performance to AMD. 
The company recently established a clear goal to regain process and product leadership. Currently, and over the next few years, the company&#8217;s competitive position, margins, and cash flows have subsided.
On Semiconductor is in the middle to late innings of a significant transformation. The changes are rooted in shifting to an &#8220;IP-first&#8221; strategy from a &#8220;manufacturing-first&#8221; strategy. Unfortunately, the company is experiencing a substantial shortfall in demand that mutes Stein&#8217;s optimism in the near to medium term.
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Nvidia's AI Leadership Shines While ON Semiconductor Faces Demand Slump: Analyst

Wall Street faced heavy selling pressure in its first trading session after former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, as a series of economic developments rattled interest rate and energy markets, sparking heightened <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">risk aversion among investors.</a>
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, far exceeding expectations of a slowdown to 160,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, defying forecasts that had anticipated it to remain at 4.2%.
This red-hot labor market data spurred traders to recalibrate their interest-rate projections. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, expectations for a rate cut have been postponed even further, with markets now fully pricing in a reduction only by September 2025.
Adding to market turmoil, oil prices — as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) — surged more than 3% to $76 per barrel after the Biden administration imposed stricter sanctions on Russian oil exports. These measures targeted major Russian oil companies, shadow fleet tankers and opaque trading networks, intensifying pressure on Moscow&#8217;s energy revenues.
Rising interest rate concerns and inflation uncertainty weighed heavily on equities. The latest University of Michigan consumer survey showed five-year inflation expectations rise to 3.3%, the highest since June 2008.
The S&amp;P 500 dropped nearly 2%, hovering around the 5,800-point level, fully erasing gains made since the election. 
Technology and small-cap stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, with sharper declines across both sectors.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to 109.70, marking its highest level since November 2022. The greenback is on track to notch its sixth consecutive weekly gain and has risen in 14 of the past 15 weeks, underscoring its dominance as a safe haven amid market turbulence.
Treasury yields climbed further as fixed-income investors braced for the possibility of persistent inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield rose seven basis points to 4.76%, nearing its late October 2023 highs.
The 30-year Treasury yield briefly touched the 5% mark, a level last seen in October 2023 and previously in August 2007.
Gold prices offered a haven for risk-averse investors, climbing 0.9% as geopolitical uncertainties mounted.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) saw some dip-buying activity, up by 1.2%, snapping a three-day losing streak during which it shed 10% of its value. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,812.53</td>
<td>-1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,837.77</td>
<td>-1.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,744.86</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,173.84</td>
<td>-2.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $588.43.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;was unchanged at $425.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) eased 0.1% to $514.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dipped 1% to $220.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) outperformed, up 0.4%; the&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) tumbled 5% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) soared over 10%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42912208/delta-stock-jumps-after-record-q4-earnings-and-strong-2025-outlook">following the release of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results</a>. Industry peers American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rose 4% and 5%, respectively.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>), down 12%; Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), down 16%; TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>), up 6.2% and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), up 26%,</li>
<li>Insurance-linked stocks faced losses as damage from California&#8217;s wildfires continues to mount. Shares of American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) fell nearly 2%. Meanwhile, Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) plummeted by 7.4% and 4.8%, respectively.</li>
<li>Energy stocks rose in response to soaring oil prices. Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) soared 2%, buoyed by a bullish note from Bank of America Securities. </li>
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Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $180 to $160.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Advanced Micro Devices, Lowers Price Target to $160

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Advanced Micro Devices.
Looking at options history for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) we detected 77 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 33 are puts, for a total amount of $2,121,030 and 44, calls, for a total amount of $3,727,344.
<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 $100.0 and $310.0 for Advanced Micro Devices, spanning the last three 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 Advanced Micro Devices'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 Advanced Micro Devices's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $310.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530234_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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$314.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$272.1K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$254.5K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.82</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$244.8K</td>
<td>24.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Advanced Micro Devices, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 34,794,559, the price of AMD is down by -5.49%, reaching $115.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $132.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Advanced Micro Devices, targeting a price of $158. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from HSBC downgraded its rating to Reduce, setting a price target of $110. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $129.
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.
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