El interés en corto de Broadcom da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de Broadcom. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Broadcom. Our analysis of options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) revealed 102 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 35 were puts, with a value of $6,497,278, and 67 were calls, valued at $5,133,193.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $370.0 for Broadcom over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Broadcom's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Broadcom's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $370.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Broadcom Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741887992_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>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$44.3</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$44.15</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$4.8M</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$53.1</td>
<td>$52.35</td>
<td>$52.7</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>269</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$34.25</td>
<td>$33.85</td>
<td>$34.08</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$340.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$160.5K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$159.7K</td>
<td>610</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Broadcom, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Broadcom</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 14,140,156, the price of AVGO is down by -1.88%, reaching $190.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 90 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Broadcom</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $258.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $250. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on Broadcom with a target price of $250. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Broadcom, targeting a price of $260. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Benchmark downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $255. 
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) surged 11.6% during the pre-market trading session on Thursday after the company announced that tech industry veteran, Lip-Bu Tan, is set to take the helm as the new CEO.
What Happened: According to an official announcement&nbsp;on Thursday, the board of directors has selected Lip-Bu Tan as the new CEO effective from March 18. Tan will succeed&nbsp;Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and&nbsp;Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus. He will also return to&nbsp;the Intel board of directors, a position he vacated in August 2024.
Zinsner will maintain his role as the executive vice president and chief financial officer, while Holthaus will continue as the CEO of Intel Products. Frank D. Yeary, who acted as the interim executive chair of the board during the CEO search, will resume his position as the independent chair of the board once Tan steps into his new role.
Malaysia-born Tan has previously served as the CEO of Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) for over a decade. Tan is the newest to join the list of non-U.S.-born executives stepping into leadership roles at the country&#8217;s top chip companies.
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Why It Matters: This leadership change comes at a crucial time for Intel, a leading player in the semiconductor industry. Intel&#8217;s shares have declined nearly 52% over the past year. For decades, the company designed and manufactured its own chips internally, but it eventually fell behind competitors in recent times. 
Interestingly, the new CEO appointment comes on the heels of TSMC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>) approaching Nvidia Corp. (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>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">to form a joint venture </a>to operate Intel's foundry division, which customizes chips for clients.
Tan stated&nbsp;on the company website "In areas where we have momentum, we need to double down and extend our advantage," He also said, "In areas where we are behind the competition, we need to take calculated risks to disrupt and leapfrog. And in areas where our progress has been slower than expected, we need to find ways to pick up the pace.&#8221;
Tan&#8217;s appointment as CEO was met with a positive market response, as&nbsp;Intel&#8217;s stock rallied&nbsp;in after-hours trading following the announcement. 
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Intel Stock Soars Nearly 12% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) stock is trading higher on Wednesday amid a rebound in technology stocks following softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44274165/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-february-strengthens-the-case-for-fed-rate-cuts">for February</a>.
What To Know: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today that the CPI decreased from 3.0% year-over-year in January to 2.8% in February, below economist expectations of 2.9%. On a month-to-month basis, CPI rose 0.2% in February, down from 0.5% in January and below the 0.3% forecast.
Furthermore, core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, moderated to 3.1% year-over-year in February, a decline from 3.3% in January and below the expected 3.2%.
Technology stocks may be rebounding after the BLS report, which suggests easing inflation and creates a more favorable environment for technology companies. Slower inflation reduces the likelihood of aggressive interest rate hikes and lowers borrowing costs.
What Else: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">has proposed</a> a joint venture to NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), where the companies would manage Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)'s factories. TSM would oversee Intel&#8217;s foundry division, which customizes chips for customers.
Additionally, under the proposal, TSM would hold no more than a 50% stake in the venture. This follows a request from the Trump administration for the company to help restore Intel&#8217;s strength.
Investors may see the venture as a way to boost chip production efficiency and ease supply chain issues. This could benefit companies across the sector and may be helping drive the rebound in technology stocks.
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MU Price Action: At the time of writing, Micron stock is trading 8.21% higher at $96.36, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Micron Shares Wednesday?

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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>34.6K</td>
<td>48.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$55.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>41.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$129.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$505.1K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>470</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 call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $117.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 34682 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48906 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 2 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.3K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 3410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41537 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 1083 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $129.9K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 7336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18042 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 bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 6902 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6385 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2723 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 9 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $101.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $315.0 per contract. There were 4426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLND#NYSE">BLND</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 156 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 1870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1570 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 bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $71.2K, with a price of $1425.0 per contract. There were 3100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1394 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 65 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 292 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $505.1K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 5236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 508 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 310 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $42.5K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 3795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 470 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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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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Shares of NVIDIA, Broadcom, Qualcomm and AMD are trading higher following a report suggesting TSMC pitched a joint venture to the companies to operate Intel's factories.

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) investors finally got a reason to smile, if only briefly. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sny/news">stock jumped 5.36% </a>in early trading on reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is pitching a joint venture to Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) to take over Intel's struggling foundry business.
While the news offers a potential lifeline, Intel's long-term troubles suggest this may be more of a short-term boost than a full-fledged turnaround.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Stock In Deep Trouble</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="618" height="487" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12101628/Screenshot-2025-03-12-at-7.46.14-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-821069" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12101628/Screenshot-2025-03-12-at-7.46.14-PM.png 618w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12101628/Screenshot-2025-03-12-at-7.46.14-PM-300x236.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px" /></a></figure>
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Despite today's pop, Intel stock remains in a steep downtrend. The stock has cratered nearly 54% over the past year and is down over 7% in the past month. From a technical standpoint, the picture remains overwhelmingly bearish. Intel stock, at $20.76, sits well below key moving averages:
<ul>
<li>The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) at $20.84 suggests bearish momentum.</li>
<li>The 20-day SMA at $22.93 confirms Intel's struggles to gain traction.</li>
<li>The 50-day SMA at $21.21 and 200-day SMA at $24.03 both reinforce the bearish outlook.</li>
</ul>
The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator at a negative 0.36 also suggests continued weakness, while the relative strength index (RSI) at 44.74 indicates that Intel stock is approaching oversold territory but hasn&#8217;t signaled a reversal yet.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TSMC's Proposal: A Game-Changer Or Just Noise?</h2>
Reports indicate that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44271204">TSMC is leading discussions for a joint venture</a> to manage Intel's foundry division, which customizes chips for clients. This move aligns with past efforts by the Donald Trump administration to support Intel, ensuring a U.S.-based semiconductor powerhouse remains competitive. 
Any agreement would require government approval and TSMC would be limited to a minority stake to avoid regulatory concerns.
With Intel posting a staggering $18.8 billion net loss in 2024, investors are looking for a catalyst. 
While today's rally suggests traders are optimistic about the JV talks, Intel's downtrend remains firmly intact. Without a concrete turnaround plan, this pop may be short-lived.
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Intel Stock: Rebounds On TSMC JV Buzz - But Is It Enough To Reverse The Slide?

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has approached U.S. chip designers Nvidia Corp. (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>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) to invest in a joint venture (JV), according to a report on Wednesday.
What Happened: With the joint venture, TSMC aims to operate Intel Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) factories, according to a report by Reuters.
The proposal suggests that the Taiwanese chipmaker would manage Intel&#8217;s foundry division, which customizes chips for clients, but would not own more than 50%, according to sources in the report.
TSMC has also approached Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) for this JV, the report added.
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The discussions are in early stages and follow a request from the Trump administration for TSMC to aid in revitalizing Intel, a key U.S. industrial entity. The plan details and TSMC&#8217;s outreach to potential partners are being reported for the first time.
Any agreement would require approval from the Trump administration, which opposes full foreign ownership of Intel or its foundry division
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Intel&#8217;s shares have plummeted over 56% in the past year, and the company reported a net loss of $18.8 billion in 2024. The foundry division&#8217;s assets were valued at $108 billion as of December 31, according to a company filing.
Why It Matters: The proposal from TSMC comes at a time when the company is experiencing significant growth, driven by a surge in demand for its chips used in artificial intelligence applications.
In the first two months of 2025, TSMC<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44213860/tsmc-rides-ai-wave-sales-surge-39-in-the-first-two-months-of-2025-on-higher-demand"> reported</a> a 39.2% increase in revenue, highlighting the robust demand for its products.
This growth is part of a broader trend, as TSMC&#8217;s CEO, C. C. Wei, emphasised that their U.S. expansion is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44195821/taiwan-semiconductor-chief-says-us-expansion-driven-by-ai-and-smartphone-boom-warns-of-supply-shortage"> driven</a> by the booming AI and smartphone markets, not political pressure.
This expansion includes a $100 billion investment plan to meet the rising demand from U.S. customers.
Additionally, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44255195/meta-taps-taiwan-semiconductor-to-build-ai-chip-aims-to-cut-nvidia-dependence-by-2026"> partnered</a> with TSMC to produce its first in-house AI chip, aiming to reduce dependence on suppliers like Nvidia.
This move underscores the growing importance of TSMC in the AI chip market. Meanwhile, Broadcom&#8216;s CEO, Hock Tan, has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44184829/broadcom-ceo-hock-tan-brushes-off-intel-acquisition-speculation-ma-no-im-too-busy"> dismissed</a> speculation about a potential merger with Intel.
Benzinga has reached out to TSMC, Nvidia, Intel, Broadcom and Qualcomm for comments. This story will be updated as and when they respond.
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TSMC Proposes Joint Venture With Nvidia, AMD And Broadcom To Operate Intel's Factories: Report

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$84.4K</td>
<td>28.3K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$1.8 million</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 332 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.4K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 28325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $380.0K, with a price of $3040.0 per contract. There were 7775 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $77.00 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 $29.3K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 1232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3653 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 3963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2451 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 3949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 10312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 277 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 101 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $19.00 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 $28.4K, with a price of $107.0 per contract. There were 4295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 260 contract(s) at a $680.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.8 million, with a price of $7290.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 1133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 172 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

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower. The sector has been under pressure amid tariff uncertainty.

On Monday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip stocks</a>, including&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>),&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>),&nbsp;Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>),&nbsp;Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) were sliding.
Some reports indicate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44174628/ai-chip-leaders-nvidia-amd-broadcom-slide-amid-marvell-earnings-and-us-policy-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">that</a> the U.S. chip subsidies for contract chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor may be scrapped. President Donald Trump recently revealed his want to scrap the U.S. CHIPS Act.
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Trump&nbsp;is due to meet with the leaders of some of the leading tech companies, including&nbsp;HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>),&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), and&nbsp;Qualcomm, which are vulnerable to potential stricter tariff policies in the computer hardware industry.
Tariffs can make manufacturing hubs like China more expensive and potentially disrupt supply chains.
A lot has been brewing in the AI space since ChatGPT parent OpenAI&#8217;s emergence triggered an AI frenzy, prompting global Big Tech giants and startups to splurge on their AI ambitions.
Meanwhile, the U.S. imposed multiple semiconductor sanctions on China, restricting its access to sophisticated semiconductor technology, including AI, citing national security threats.
Today, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), which trades as a proxy for the top semiconductor stocks, slid into negative return territory on a one-year basis. SMH now has an annual negative return of 2.93% at the time of writing.
SMH had a 52-week high of $283.07 and has fallen 24.20% since. On a year-to-date basis, SMH is down 11.50%. Its biggest holding, Nvidia, is down 30% from its 52-week high of $153.13.
Though Nvidia has lost 20% year-to-date, it is still up by 24.75% on a one-year basis. Its peer Broadcom is still up 42% on a one-year basis but down 20.50% year-to-date. Taiwan Semiconductor is down 14% year-to-date.
The U.S. semiconductor sector has been hot since the AI buzz. However, China caught up in the AI race when DeepSeek launched and claimed that its AI model was built at a fraction of the cost compared to legacy models like ChatGPT.
The U.S. may ban <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44201104/usa-targets-deepseek-weighs-restrictions-on-chinas-ai-firm-that-shook-nvidias-market-value-by-600-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek&#8217;s chatbot from</a> government devices over national security concerns, joining allies like Italy and Canada.
DeepSeek claim cost&nbsp;Nvidia $600 billion in market capitalization in&nbsp;a single day. The Chinese AI startup&#8217;s AI model fueled a $1 trillion market wipeout, prompting U.S. regulators to tighten semiconductor restrictions.
Price Actions: NVDA stock closed lower by 5.03%, TSM -3.64%, AVGO -5.39%, ARM -7.30% on Monday.
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Slowdown And Tariff Talk Grips The Hottest Sector On Wall Street - Semiconductor ETF Now Has A Negative 1-Year Return

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition."

U.S. stocks faced their steepest weekly drop in months as uncertainty over trade policy and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious stance on rate cuts rattled investor sentiment. The S&amp;P 500 marked its worst week since September, while the Nasdaq and Dow also ended the week in the red. Rising unemployment concerns and weak earnings from major companies added to the pressure. Despite the broader market slump, a few <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs emerged as top performers</a>, benefiting from volatility, leveraged strategies and sector-specific trends.
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1. Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTX#NASDAQ">MSTX</a>) – This ETF offers leveraged exposure to MicroStrategy.
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<li>Weekly Gains: 55.75%</li>
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<li>Expense Ratio: 1.29%</li>
</ul>
2. iPath Series B S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VXX#BATS">VXX</a>) – With market volatility spiking, this exchange-traded note, which tracks short-term VIX futures, gained as investors sought hedges against uncertainty.
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<li>Weekly Gains: 15.37%</li>
</ul>
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<li>Expense Ratio: 0.89%&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
3. ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIXY#BATS">VIXY</a>) – Another volatility-linked ETF, VIXY benefited from the market downturn, rising alongside the VIX index as risk-off sentiment took hold.
<ul>
<li>Weekly Gains: 15.35%</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Expense Ratio: 0.85%</li>
</ul>
4. T-Rex 2X Long Bitcoin Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCL#BATS">BTCL</a>) – Bitcoin's rally lifted BTCL, which amplifies daily price movements in the cryptocurrency, attracting traders seeking leveraged exposure.
<ul>
<li>Weekly Gains: 12.41%</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Expense Ratio: 0.95%</li>
</ul>
5. Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKRE#NASDAQ">SKRE</a>) – As concerns over economic resilience and interest rate policy pressured regional banks, this inverse ETF gained by betting against the sector.
<ul>
<li>Weekly Gains: 11.91%</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Expense Ratio: 0.75%</li>
</ul>
Amid market instability, these ETFs provided traders opportunities to capitalize on volatility, crypto momentum and sector-specific downturns.
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A Glimpse Into The Past Week
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, recovering from early losses after Powell said the economy was &#8220;in a good place.&#8221;
However, concerns over U.S. trade policy led to Wall Street's biggest weekly decline in months, with the S&amp;P 500 down 3.1%, its worst since September, according to Reuters. Meanwhile the Nasdaq and Dow fell 3.45% and 2.37%, respectively. The Russell 2000 Small Cap Index dropped 3.86%, as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posted their third consecutive weekly decline, the longest since mid-2023. 
Powell reiterated a cautious stance on monetary policy easing, while job growth rebounded in February, though unemployment ticked up to 4.1%, raising concerns over economic resilience. 
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs lowered growth forecasts, citing weaker consumer spending. 
Trade tensions remained high as Trump granted a four-week tariff reprieve for Canada and Mexico but maintained barriers with China. 
Earnings disappointments also pressured markets last week. For instance, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NASDAQ">HPE</a>) fell 12% on tariff-related profit warnings, Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) lost 6% on higher merchandise costs, while Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 8.6% after a strong AI-driven forecast. 
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Wall Street's Worst Week Since September: 5 ETFs That Defied The Market Slump

ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) is nearing a deal to snap <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence firm</a>&nbsp;Moveworks.
The purchase could value Moveworks at close to $3 billion, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-10/servicenow-nears-deal-to-buy-ai-assistant-maker-moveworks?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Moveworks provides companies like Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) with AI assistants to handle employee requests.
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The company, backed by Kleiner Perkins and&nbsp;Lightspeed Venture Partners, was worth $2.1 billion in a&nbsp;2021 funding round.
ServiceNow makes applications that help firms organize and automate their personnel and information technology operations.
Last week, ServiceNow and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) launched AI agents for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44074819/servicenow-unveils-ai-agents-for-telecoms-in-collaboration-with-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">telecom service improvements</a>.
ServiceNow reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.96 billion, up 21%, which aligns with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320721/servicenow-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-in-line-still-in-early-days-of-massive-ai-opportunity" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;consensus estimate</a>. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.67 per share, which aligns with analyst estimates.
ServiceNow expects first-quarter subscription revenue of $2.995 billion-$3 billion. ServiceNow held $5.76 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43318968/servicenow-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results-board-of-directors-authoriz" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash and equivalents</a> as of December 31, 2024.
Price Action: NOW stock is down 3.26% at $822.87 premarket at last check Monday.
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Wall Street is in turmoil again, and CNBC's Jim Cramer is <a href="https://x.com/jimcramer/status/1896923840460333463">voicing</a> what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42246718/669874">many investors are wondering</a>: "Do we just keep selling because everyone is selling?" The stock market saw another sharp drop on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 falling 1.8%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 427 points, and the Nasdaq tumbling 2.6%.
Cramer followed up his first tweet with another, <a href="https://x.com/jimcramer/status/1896666279920247087">calling</a> the current administration the "Every Day Lower Prices Walmart White House." His comments reflect frustration over the volatility caused by President Trump's tariffs and economic policies.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Uncertainty Adds to the Sell-Off</h2>
Investors are struggling to keep up with the back-and-forth on tariffs. Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">one-month reprieve</a> on some tariffs for Mexico and Canada, but concerns remain as new tariffs are still set to take effect in April. "These exemptions don't do much to resolve the general air of uncertainty," said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment officer at BMO Wealth Management, according to media reports. Businesses are cautious, and consumers are bracing for inflation.
Trump, however, dismissed concerns that his tariff policies are rattling markets. "I'm not even looking at the market," he said in the Oval Office on Thursday, blaming falling stock prices on "globalist countries and companies that won't be doing as well because we're taking back things that have been taken from us many years ago."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Stocks and Retail Struggles Weigh on Wall Street</h2>
Adding to the market's pain, AI stocks—once Wall Street's biggest winners—are seeing losses. Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) dropped nearly 20% despite reporting solid earnings. Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 5.7%, and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) slipped 6.3% ahead of its earnings report. Investors who had grown accustomed to AI stocks consistently outperforming expectations are now re-evaluating their positions.
Retailers are also feeling the pressure. Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) reported weaker-than-expected revenue, and Victoria's Secret (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) fell 8.2% after giving a disappointing forecast. These reports signal that consumer spending, a key pillar of economic stability, may be softening.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Larry Fink: Buy the Dip Despite Market Turmoil</h2>
While some fear more losses ahead, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink sees an opportunity. <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/blackrock-at-rbc-conference-technology-and-growth-insights-93CH-3911196">Speaking</a> at the recent RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference in New York, he reassured investors: "The world's fine… The United States will get by." He acknowledges 2025 will be volatile but believes in long-term growth. "If there's a big dip, good. Good time to buy."
Fink highlighted AI's potential, though he admitted its high costs are keeping it out of reach for smaller companies. He also pointed to Europe's economic rebound, citing increased defense spending and financial reforms.
With uncertainty high, Cramer's question—"Do we just keep selling because everyone is selling?"—captures the mood on Wall Street. Whether investors follow Larry Fink's advice to buy the dip or continue the sell-off remains to be seen.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Market volatility has surged due to uncertainties around U.S. trade tariffs. President Trump's shifting stance on a 25% import tariff has unsettled investors, leading to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, which saw its worst weekly drop since November 2022.
Stock markets have also been affected, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 extending their losses. The Nasdaq 100 entered correction territory, dropping over 10% from its peak. Investors now anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid trade uncertainty and weaker economic data.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has not been spared, slipping below $90,000 despite the U.S. establishing a strategic reserve. This reflects broader market fears and the interplay between financial policies and digital assets. The mix of trade concerns, currency fluctuations, and market reactions highlights ongoing financial instability.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44181200/broadcom-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-strong-guidance-we-expect-continued-strength-in-ai-semiconductor-revenue">"Broadcom Stock Surges On Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenue Beat, Strong Guidance: ‘We Expect Continued Strength In AI Semiconductor Revenue'"</a> by Adam Eckert reports that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of $14.92 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $14.61 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, exceeding expectations of $1.49, with the company anticipating continued strength in AI semiconductor revenue.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44126630/chargepoint-shares-climb-after-solid-q4-report-q1-guidance-details">"ChargePoint Shares Climb After Solid Q4 Report, Q1 Guidance: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that ChargePoint Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) posted a Q4 loss of 14 cents per share, meeting expectations, while revenue of $101.88 million slightly exceeded forecasts, driving shares higher.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149912/jd-com-stock-soars-102-in-a-year-can-q4-earnings-keep-the-rally-alive">"JD.Com Stock Soars 102% In A Year: Can Q4 Earnings Keep The Rally Alive?"</a> by Surbhi Jain reports that JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) has surged 102% in a year, with investors eyeing Q4 earnings to determine if the rally will continue.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44096190/quantum-si-shares-climb-despite-worse-than-expected-q4-results">Quantum-Si Shares Climb Despite Worse-Than-Expected Q4 Results</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44175102/stocks-of-the-day-are-double-bottom-patterns-bullish-for-valero-marathon">Stocks Of The Day: Are Double Bottom Patterns Bullish For Valero, Marathon?</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44180568/bigbear-ai-stock-plummets-after-q4-eps-revenues-miss-details">"BigBear.ai Stock Plummets After Q4 EPS, Revenues Miss: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) posted a quarterly loss of 43 cents per share, missing analyst expectations of a 5-cent loss, with revenue of $43.8 million falling short of the anticipated $54.48 million, leading to a 22.1% drop in stock value.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44108760/coreweaves-ipo-3-major-red-flags-investors-cant-ignore">"CoreWeave's IPO: 3 Major Red Flags Investors Can't Ignore"</a> by Surbhi Jain reports that concerns arised over CoreWeave's dependency on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), aggressive valuation, and competition from tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44152781/marvell-technology-stock-drops-after-q4-results-q1-guidance-roughly-in-line-details">"Marvell Technology Stock Drops After Q4 Results, Q1 Guidance Roughly In-Line: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) posted a Q4 adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents, slightly surpassing analyst expectations, but shares fell due to in-line Q1 guidance.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149416/mongodb-slides-into-q4-earnings-bearish-signals-vs-wall-street-optimism">MongoDB Slides Into Q4 Earnings: Bearish Signals Vs. Wall Street Optimism</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103584/plug-stock-drops-as-hydrogen-leader-struggles-with-margins-initiates-cost-reduction-plan">Plug Power Tightens Its Belt: Plans Massive Cost Cuts &amp; Cash Burn Control In New Strategy</a>
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>35.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$596.6K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$539.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$362.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>452</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>431</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 303 contract(s) at a $109.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 3705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35823 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $123.0 per contract. There were 2034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 41 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 489 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $596.6K, with a price of $1220.0 per contract. There were 8172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $539.0K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 5053 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 2886 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $362.5K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 1524 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 41 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $190.00 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 $54.2K, with a price of $1355.0 per contract. There were 6338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 504 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OKTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $681.0 per contract. There were 126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 189 contract(s) at a $720.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.1K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 431 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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All three major indices were red in Friday&#8217;s midday trading, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down 1% and 1.24%, respectively, and on track for their worst weeks since September 2024. The Nasdaq fell into correction territory on Friday after dropping more than 10% below<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44196560/bessent-describes-economic-detox-period-as-us-shifts-to-trump-policies"> its peak in February. </a>
Tariff announcements and uncertainty roiled markets throughout the week. President Donald Trump on Thursday suspended <a href="http://Namrata Sen Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Retaliates With 25% Tariffs On US Goods Amid Escalating Trade War (CORRECTED) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods. This decision comes as a direct response to the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian goods, as reported by BNN Bloomberg. 3/7/2025, 4:05 AM">all tariffs</a> on products covered by the North American trade agreement until April 2, though it had little effect on market volatility.
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"The stock market is moving in lockstep with tariff headlines, and that is likely to keep volatility very elevated for the foreseeable future, as the market does not like uncertainty," said Glen Smith, chief investment officer at GDS Wealth Management, per CNBC. 
"While we expect the market to find its footing and recover from the tariff-driven selloff, investors should brace for continued choppiness until these uncertainties clear," Smith added. 
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dipped to the 4.23% mark on Friday after a softer-than-expected February <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44189725/unemployment-rate-ticks-higher-in-february-us-economy-adds-fewer-jobs-than-expected">jobs report</a> added to concerns of a slowing U.S. economy. The BLS nonfarm payrolls report showed the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, below market expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected. 
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rose 0.6% to $90.94. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell back below $90,000 after President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve on Thursday. The President&#8217;s crypto summit will be held at the White House later on Friday with the potential for additional catalysts for cryptocurrencies.
Wall Street now looks ahead to next week&#8217;s inflation data, JOLTS job openings report and preliminary figures for the Michigan consumer sentiment index. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,822.68</td>
<td>-1.38%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,680.26</td>
<td>-1.01%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,261.60</td>
<td>-0.74%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,036.80</td>
<td>-1.44%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) dropped 0.84% to $567.87. </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.61% at $423.31. </li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slid 1.17% to $482.49. </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was down 1.35% to $202.50.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 2.28% to $201.35.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 1.28% to $87.06.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers&nbsp;</h1>
Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares moved higher Friday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO#:~:text=Broadcom%20Shares%20Jump,intelligence%20chip%20selloff.">company reported</a> better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and strong forward guidance.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Costco Wholesale Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) </li>
<li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) </li>
<li>Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNKO#NASDAQ">FNKO</a>) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) </li>
<li>Serve Robotics Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) </li>
<li>Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQN#NYSE">AQN</a>) </li>
<li>Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) </li>
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Companies reporting on Monday include: 
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<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) </li>
<li>Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) </li>
<li>Asana, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>) </li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) </li>
<li>Grupo Supervielle S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUPV#NYSE">SUPV</a>) </li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) </li>
<li>Redwire Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) </li>
</ul>
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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) analysts highlighted the company's AI growth and recovery of non-AI segments after the company's quarterly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44181200/broadcom-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-strong-guidance-we-expect-continued-strength-in-ai-semiconductor-revenue"> financial results beat expectations on Thursday.</a>
The Broadcom Analysts: 
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<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst CJ Muse maintained an Overweight rating on Broadcom with a $300 price target.</li>
<li>JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur reiterated an Overweight rating with a $250 price target.</li>
<li>KeyBanc analyst John Vinh maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $260 to $275.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Cody Acree reiterated a Buy rating with a $255 price target.</li>
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Cantor Fitzgerald on AVGO: Broadcom reported a strong beat and raise, Muse said in a new investor note.
The analyst said Broadcom announced four new XPU customers, who he believes are ARM, OpenAI, Apple and a fourth that could be Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, or xAI.
"That will only add to the company's AI revenue outlook and should dramatically increase the company's SAM of $60-$90B into FY27," Muse said.
The analyst said Broadcom's non-AI businesses are showing a recovery.
"Add it all up, and this was a solid report and well above investor expectations."
JPMorgan on AVGO: Broadcom expanded its design win with the two newly announced AI ASIC engagements, Sur said in a new investor note.
The analyst said the quarterly results were solid and revenue was "better than expected."
"This strength is driven by continued strong AI networking demand and the early ramp of Google's TPU v6 3nm ASIC training chip," Sur said. "We believe AI revenues will continue to grow throughout the year."
Sur said the company's design pipeline for AI ASIC is key for future growth. Seven customers are ahead of Sur's expectation for six total customers.
"We see Broadcom as a leader in wireless, data center networking, AI/deep learning ASICs, storage, and infrastructure silicon, hardware, software with broad-based exposure to positive trends in these end markets."
Sur said Broadcom has "unmatched scale" and capabilities in the industry.
KeyBanc on AVGO: Broadcom's results and guidance exceeded expectations, Vinh said in a new investor note.
The additional AI customers could add to the company's revenue, the analyst said.
"We're encouraged by these strong results," Vinh said.
Benchmark on AVGO: New AI engagements helps with long-term visibility on Broadcom's upside, Acree said in a new investor note.
"The company delivered 10% sequential and 77% annual growth in its AI revenue," Acree said.
The analyst said much of Broadcom's AI strength is from the networking business.
"With expected continued growth in its AI business, we believe Broadcom is extremely well positioned to capitalize on what we expect to be improving industry fundamentals over the immediate term."
AVGO Price Action: Broadcom stock is up 4.6% to $187.75 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $119.76 to $251.88. Broadcom stock is down 19% year-to-date in 2025 and up over 33% in the last year.
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