Intel Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $27 Puts at the Bid: 1344 vs 2427 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $27 Puts at the Bid: 1344 @ $7.1 vs 2427 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$21.73

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $20 Puts Sweep (37) near the Ask: 2000 vs 48841 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $20 Puts Sweep (37) near the Ask: 2000 @ $2.61 vs 48841 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$21.665

Intel Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $18 Puts at the Ask: 3000 vs 14147 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $18 Puts at the Ask: 3000 @ $2.23 vs 14147 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$21.98

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $20 Puts Sweep (45) near the Ask: 2826 vs 47958 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $20 Puts Sweep (45) near the Ask: 2826 @ $2.39 vs 47958 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$22.39

Intel Option Alert: Aug 15 $24 Calls Sweep (315) near the Ask: 2688 vs 15200 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Aug 15 $24 Calls Sweep (315) near the Ask: 2688 @ $2.4 vs 15200 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$22.29

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $22 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 2000 vs 20186 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $22 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 2000 @ $2.744 vs 20186 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$22.725

Intel Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $25 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 12214 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $25 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $5.8 vs 12214 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$23.6022

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $25 Calls Sweep (19) near the Ask: 1440 vs 30885 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jan 16 $25 Calls Sweep (19) near the Ask: 1440 @ $3.701 vs 30885 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$23.26

Intel Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $20 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 600 vs 15230 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $20 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 600 @ $8.379 vs 15230 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$23.8701

Intel Option Alert: Sep 19 $22 Puts at the Bid: 5000 vs 2495 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Sep 19 $22 Puts at the Bid: 5000 @ $1.98 vs 2495 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$24.16

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $24 Puts at the Bid: 5000 vs 20386 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $24 Puts at the Bid: 5000 @ $2.12 vs 20386 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$24.285

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $25 Calls at the Ask: 2500 vs 33862 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Intel Option Alert: Jun 20 $25 Calls at the Ask: 2500 @ $2.34 vs 33862 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$24.46

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Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is reportedly set to acquire a 20% stake in a new joint venture with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), aimed at addressing the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">U.S. chipmaker's ongoing struggles</a>, including its $18.8 billion net loss in 2024.
What Happened: Intel and TSMC have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture that will take over the operations of Intel's manufacturing facilities, reported Reuters <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-form-chipmaking-joint-venture">via</a> The Information. 
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will hold a 20% stake in the new venture, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: The deal <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43638878/intel-shares-are-up-today-whats-going-on">comes amid pressure</a> from U.S. government officials, including the White House and the Commerce Department, who have pushed both companies to resolve Intel's ongoing manufacturing and customer service challenges. Intel has struggled to manufacture chips for external clients, which has led to delays and failed tests.
Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44298588/lip-bu-tan-got-high-praise-from-tsmc-founder-morris-chang-for-saving-cadence-from-pretty-big-trouble-will-the-magic-work-at-the-new-intel">Intel appointed chip industry</a> veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its CEO to spearhead its revival efforts. Despite these challenges, TSMC has been active in the U.S., with plans for a $100 billion investment in new chip facilities over the next few years.
The new CEO has been <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44555938/intels-new-ceo-refuses-to-sugarcoat-the-companys-2024-performance-vows-to-align-spending-with-market-demand">candid about the company&#8217;s challenges</a>, emphasizing the need to align spending with market demand.
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Previously, it was reported that the joint venture, which <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">could see other companies</a> like 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>) take stakes, is part of a broader strategy to turn around Intel's fortunes after the company reported a significant loss in 2024.
Meanwhile, TSMC&#8217;s expansion in the U.S. has reportedly raised concerns in Taiwan about the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">potential risks associated</a> with such a significant investment abroad.
Price Action: TSMC shares are down 11.55% year-to-date, while Intel has gained 10.93% over the same period. However, over the past 12 months, TSMC is up 20.31%, whereas Intel has plunged 44.38%, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
According to Benzinga's Edge Rankings, Intel holds a growth rating of 3.47%. Curious how TSMC stacks up? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see the full comparison</a>.
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TSMC Steps Up To Take 20% Stake In Joint Venture With Intel As Struggling Chipmaker Grapples With Nearly $19 Billion Losses In 2024: Report

<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-form-chipmaking-joint-venture" title="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-form-chipmaking-joint-venture">https://www.theinformation.com/articles/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-form-chipmaking-joint-venture</a>

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Intel And TSMC Reaches Preliminary Agreement To Form A Joint Venture With TSMC Taking A 20% Stake In The New Company

Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) founder Bill Gates nostalgically looks back on the computer code he wrote 50 years ago, which played a pivotal role in the creation of the tech giant.
What Happened: Gates reminisced about the early days of Microsoft in a blog post. He and his late high school friend, Paul Allen, were inspired by a 1975 article&nbsp;about the Altair 8800, a&nbsp;minicomputer powered by a chip from the then-unknown tech company, Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). This prompted them to assure Altair&#8217;s manufacturer, Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems, that they had developed software to operate the hardware, even though they had not yet written the code.
After two months of rigorous effort, Gates finished the code that laid the groundwork for Altair&#8217;s first operating system. This code later formed the basis for Microsoft&#8217;s suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.
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&#8220;That code remains the coolest I&#8217;ve ever written,&#8221; Gates mentioned in his blog post, which also provides an option to download the original program. &#8220;That was the revolution,&#8221; he added in his official YouTube video, &#8220;That&nbsp;was the thing that ushered&nbsp;in personal computing.&#8221;
Why It Matters: As Bill Gates nears his 70th birthday in October, he has been reflecting on his past. His February memoir delves into his early years and his relationship with the late Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) co-founder, Steve Jobs.
Gates&#8217; reflection on the early days of Microsoft comes at a time when the company is thriving more than ever. Despite Gates&#8217; initial fears about Microsoft&#8217;s future when he stepped down as CEO in 2000, the company has charted an impressive course over the years. 
The co-founder <a href="https://benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44548575/bill-gates-says-he-feared-microsoft-would-struggle-without-him-now-its-worth-3-trillion-and-thriving">once expressed </a>a deep concern about Microsoft's future when he stepped down as CEO. He worried the company might lose its famed standard of excellence and that the chance to guide it back might one day be missed. Despite these early misgivings, Microsoft is now worth $3 trillion and continues to thrive.
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Intel's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NYSE">INTC</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 133.76 million shares sold short, which is 3.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Intel Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intel has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intel's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intel's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.61%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has reportedly become the second most shorted&nbsp;in the technology hardware and&nbsp;equipment industry.
What Happened: S3 Partners has found that 22.3% of Super Micro&#8217;s floating shares are shorted, a short interest valued at $3.89 billion. According to Ihor Dusaniwsky, S3&#8217;s Managing Director, short sellers have augmented their positions by 38% this year, incorporating shares worth $1.1 billion, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/04/01/supermicro-general-counsel-audit-accounting-investigation-short-seller-stock-profit-ai/">reported</a> Fortune
"Shorting SMCI has not been a profitable trade for the full year, but recently it has been very profitable," stated Dusaniwsky. In the past month alone, short sellers have added 10.7 million shares, a 10% increase in total shares shorted. Despite a year-to-date loss of $263 million, short sellers managed to earn $7 million in profits in March, marking an 18.2% return.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Super Micro Computer appointed Yitai Hu as General Counsel &amp; Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, following a board recommendation from an independent investigation into management and accounting practices. The move is part of the company's efforts to improve internal functions and ensure continued compliance. 
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Why It Matters: Super Micro and CEO Charles Liang are still dealing with the repercussions of their accounting issues, facing multiple lawsuits and investigations from the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Despite the financial challenges, Liang remains hopeful of a turnaround. Super Micro has confirmed its cooperation with the regulators and the company has recently issued financial filings after months of delay, which Liang considers a significant milestone. The firm aims to meet&nbsp;a $40 billion revenue target&nbsp;by 2025. 
Super Micro&#8217;s current predicament comes on the heels of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44459593/super-micro-computer-feels-the-heat-from-competitors-customers-supplies-this-analyst-turns-bearish">downgrade</a>&nbsp;from Goldman Sachs in late March. Analyst Michael Ng downgraded the rating for Super Micro Computer from Neutral to Sell, while reducing the price target from $40 to $32. He cited downside risks on valuation, competition, and gross margins as the reasons for the downgrade. This bearish outlook, coupled with the company&#8217;s ongoing accounting issues, has likely contributed to the surge in short interest.
Super Micro Computer stock rose 2.37% to close at $35.05 on Tuesday. The stock lost nearly 17% over the past 6 months.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced the cancellation of all customs duties on U.S. products, aiming to strengthen the alliance between the two nations.
What Happened: Netanyahu posted on X about the abolition of all customs duties on goods from the U.S., Israel&#8217;s largest trading partner. He stated that this move is a continuation of the policy his&nbsp;government has led for a&nbsp;decade, aimed at&nbsp;opening up the market to&nbsp;competition, introducing variety to the&nbsp;economy,&nbsp;and lowering the cost of&nbsp;living.
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&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu &#8211; בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1907176949484830910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, in coordination with Netanyahu, removed the tariffs preemptively to align with Trump's policies and bolster U.S.-Israel relations amid escalating trade tensions and Trump's planned 25% auto import tariff taking effect on April 3, 2025. The order awaits final approval from the Knesset Finance Committee.
Israel&#8217;s decision aligns with the 1985 U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated most tariffs on manufactured goods by 1995, but left some agricultural tariffs—now worth $11.3 million annually—until this move. The limited tariffs were in place to avoid the market getting flooded with cheap agricultural goods and to protect the local agricultural industry.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The announcement comes a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's anticipated "Liberation Day" tariff policy reveal on April 2, which includes reciprocal tariffs on nations taxing U.S. goods, triggering global trade shifts. 
"The goal of the move is to promote a zero-tariff policy between the countries and maintain positive trade relations with the U.S.," stated Smotrich.
Smotrich also urged ministers to quickly coordinate with U.S. officials to implement tariff relief, as Trump&#8217;s tariffs would apply to both allies and adversaries, potentially affecting Israeli imports.
The decision is expected&nbsp;to further strengthen the alliance&nbsp;and ties between Israel and&nbsp;the U.S., and&nbsp;continue to work to reduce&nbsp;barriers and customs, bolstering their special relationship.
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In the past 12 months, Intel Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares are down by 49.82. However, now the company has made a crucial step forward and announced that its 18A process node has entered risk production.
What Happened: At Intel's Vision 2025 conference, the company revealed that it had entered the "risk production" phase for its 18A process node, <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-announces-18a-process-node-has-entered-risk-production-crucial-milestone-comes-as-company-ramps-to-panther-lake-chips">reported</a> Tom's Hardware.
This process node is a critical part of Intel's strategy to regain its leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, a position it has been vying for in recent years, especially against rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Kevin O'Buckley, senior vice president of Intel Foundry Services, explained the significance of risk production, saying, &#8220;Risk production, while it sounds scary, is actually an industry standard terminology. The importance of risk production is we&#8217;ve gotten the technology to a point where we&#8217;re freezing it.&#8221;
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Intel has not confirmed whether the 18A risk production is specifically for its upcoming Panther Lake processors or if it is intended for external foundry clients.
However, since Panther Lake will be the first processor lineup built on the 18A process and is set to enter mass production later this year, it is likely the primary focus of this risk production phase, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: Previously, Intel&#8217;s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, spoke about the need for a cultural <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44577045/intels-new-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-trump-administration-ready-to-help-beleagured-chipmaker-warns-bureaucracy-kills-innovation">overhaul within the company</a>, underscoring the reduction of bureaucracy to foster innovation.
Intel is also reportedly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">targeting major foundry clients</a> as part of its strategy to rejuvenate its chip design. The company is reportedly on the verge of securing commitments from industry giants like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) to utilize its foundry services.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s stock has risen 9.05% year-to-date, based on <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Intel's Stock Plummeted 50% In Past 12 Months, Now The Lip-Bu Tan-Led Company Is Betting On 18A Chip Breakthrough: 'We're Freezing It'

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0401" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of March. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on April 1 prices and do not include dividends.
1. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $269.44</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -28.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 2nd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44124338/exclusive-februarys-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-palantir-alibaba-nvidia-rank">February Search Rank</a>: 5th</li>
</ul>
2. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $556.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $493.86 to $613.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -4.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 3rd</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $108.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $75.61 to $153.13</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -21.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 1st</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 2nd</li>
</ul>
4. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $468.31</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $413.07 to $540.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -8.3%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 8th</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 17th</li>
</ul>
5. MicroAlgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $22</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1.11 to $509.40</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +517.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
6. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $82.83</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $20.33 to $125.41</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +10.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 7th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 4th</li>
</ul>
7. Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $3.19</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1 to $9.60</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +30.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $221.45</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $260.09</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -9.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 5th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 16th</li>
</ul>
9. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $34.59</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $106.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +15.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 4th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 1st</li>
</ul>
10. D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $7.37</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 75 cents to $11.95</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -11.67%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in February.
<ul>
<li>11. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>12. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>13. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</li>
<li>14. CervoMed Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>)</li>
<li>15. Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>)</li>
<li>16. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</li>
<li>17. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>18. Aclarion Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACON#NASDAQ">ACON</a>)</li>
<li>19. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>20. Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: Tesla retook the crown in March as the most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro, narrowly edgeing out the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. Tesla ranked first or second in many searches over the past two years and finished 2024 as the second most-searched ticker before falling to fifth place in February.
The Invesco QQQ Trust was one of the biggest gainers in March going from 17th place in February to fourth place in March. Apple also rejoined the top 10 going from 16th place to eighth place.
Super Mico Computer, which ranked first in the month of February, fell to ninth place in March. The company continues to be one of the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in recent months.
The list of most-searched tickers in March looked significantly different, with only seven of the top 10 coming from the list of the 20 most-searched tickers in February. Of those seven tickers, five ranked in the top 10 in both February and March.
Newcomers in March included MicroAlgo, Visionary Holdings and D-Wave Quantum. Each of these stocks had major news in the month.
MicroAlgo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44463040/why-microalgo-mlgo-stock-is-skyrocketing"> announced a $20 million offering</a> in March
Visionary Holdings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44168361/visionary-holdings-gv-stock-is-up-320-this-week-whats-going-on">announced a $1 billion </a>financing deal with Qatar's Alfardan Group to help support R&amp;D and global expansion of new energy vehicles.
D-Wave <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44333718/d-wave-quantum-stock-surges-following-strong-q4-bookings-growth-whats-going-on">reported fourth-quarter bookings</a> of $18.3 million, up 502% year-over-year.
In the 11th through 20th positions, Amazon, Intel and Applovin were the carryovers from February's top 20 most-searched tickers. The stocks ranked 13th, 18th and 14th, respectively, in the month of March.
Of the 10 stocks ranked 11th to 20th, five were among the 20 most-searched tickers in 2024 with Amazon, Intel, MicroStrategy, Meta Platforms and Microsoft all ranking in the top 20.
Among the notable stocks to miss out on the March list was Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which ranked 11th in February and was the sixth most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro in 2024.
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EXCLUSIVE: March's 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Applovin Stock Rank?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">close to 15%</a> decline in stock value year-to-date coincided with Donald Trump&#8217;s inauguration as the U.S. president on January 21.
The market remains jittery over the contract chipmaker&#8217;s potential failure to deliver in sync with the expansion of U.S. manufacturing, ultimately taking a toll on its profit margins, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/34106b33-a6b1-4de7-ae76-e0e801534d9b" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Speculations included how Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s additional investment aimed to fix the manufacturing operations of its struggling rival Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), following which the U.S. might prompt the Taiwanese chipmaker to divest operations being a monopoly.
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TSMC has yet to elaborate on the incremental $100 billion investment, unlike its first commitment to invest in production capacity in Arizona in 2020.
It then mentioned a construction and commercial production start date and named the process technology generation. It offered similar transparency when it ramped up its investment plans to $40 billion in late 2022 and then to $65 billion in April 2024.
This time, the company only said it would build three more fabrication plants, or fabs, on top of the three previously announced ones, plus two facilities for packaging several chips together on one substrate.
On March 3, Taiwan Semiconductor chief CC Wei announced a further $100 billion investment in the U.S. in response to Trump&#8217;s alleged accusations of Taiwan &#8220;stealing&#8221; the U.S. semiconductor business.
Trump said the additional investment would bring more chip manufacturing into U.S. territory.
The additional $100 billion was an estimated price tag for plans that had been on the books for the long term. Reportedly, the company acquired enough land in 2020 to build six fabs.
Separate reports indicated Taiwan Semiconductor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/03/44563420/despite-us-expansion-taiwan-semiconductor-reaffirms-commitment-to-home-base-with-new-initiatives-reuters" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaffirming Taiwan&#8217;s commitment</a> to domestic investments and keeping the advanced tech in Taiwan.
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor held 67% of the market share in contracted semiconductor manufacturing and ~80% in advanced technology products.
Taiwan Semiconductor accounts for&nbsp;over a third&nbsp;of the Taiwan benchmark&#8217;s weight.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM closed higher by 1.59% to $168.64 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Is Down 15% Year-To-Date And Investors Are Concerned About Its Expansion Plans

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: 
<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>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>71.3K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>20.9K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$171.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>881</td>
<td>381</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>514</td>
<td>353</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$200.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>200</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 bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.0K, with a price of $202.0 per contract. There were 71366 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15976 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 20915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 3325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1022 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 521 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.9K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 543 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 call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.3K, with a price of $1212.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 440 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 381 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 171 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $755.0 per contract. There were 5261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 336 contract(s) at a $104.00 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 $53.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 353 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $152.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.5K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $200.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 1812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 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 Whale Activity In Today's Session

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) just <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">got a new captain</a>, but it's going to take more than a fresh face to turn this ship around. CEO Lip-Bu Tan has stepped in with bold plans to spin off non-core units, add more engineers, and &#8211; perhaps most notably &#8211; ask customers for unfiltered feedback.
Wall Street, it seems, is already offering its own critique, with Intel stock struggling to find firm footing despite some bullish signals.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Stock&#8217;s Technical Tug-Of-War</h2>
Intel stock has been on a rollercoaster, down nearly 50% over the past year but up 10% year to date. The current trend is moderately bearish, with the stock sitting below key moving averages, though buying pressure suggests some hope for a bullish reversal.
The eight-day simple moving average of $23.43 and the 20-day simple moving average of $22.87 both signal a bearish outlook, with the stock price currently at $22.28. Meanwhile, the 50-day simple moving average of $22.32 gives some hope, with a nearly-bullish signal. 
Longer term, however, the 200-day simple moving average at $23.57 suggests Intel stock still has work to do. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator sits at 0.20, hinting at potential bullish momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 45.57 indicates the stock is nearing neutral territory.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tan's Plan: Leaner, Meaner, &amp; More Responsive</h2>
Tan isn't sugarcoating Intel's struggles, openly admitting the company has lost talent and fallen behind in artificial intelligence chips, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/intels-new-ceo-tells-customers-be-brutally-honest-with-us-2025-03-31/">reported</a> Reuters. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), now boasting a $3 trillion market cap, has run laps around Intel in the AI race. 
Tan's response? Cut the fat and focus on execution.
The CEO is putting a premium on customer feedback, <a href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/new-intel-ceo-says-company-will-spin-off-non-core-units-tells-customers-to-be-brutally-honest-with-us">telling</a> Intel's Vision conference audience, "Please be brutally honest with us." He's also promising to bring back engineering-driven innovation, a shift from Intel's recent missteps in execution.
Investors, however, aren't convinced just yet. Intel's stock saw a slight boost after Tan's appointment but has since faded, dropping another 1.2% after his latest remarks. 
Wall Street's verdict? Tan has a vision &#8211; but making it a reality won't happen overnight.
For now, Intel's stock remains stuck in a tug-of-war between bearish trends and glimmers of bullish potential. The real test? Whether Tan's brutal honesty can translate into a brutal comeback.
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</ul>
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Intel Faces Make-Or-Break Moment: Can New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Turn It Around?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Intel.
Looking at options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $62,450 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $798,260.
<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 $15.0 and $27.0 for Intel, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Intel'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 Intel's whale activity within a strike price range from $15.0 to $27.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Intel Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743515156_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>36.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$95.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Intel, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Intel Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,991,354, with INTC's price down by -1.06%, positioned at $22.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Intel</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $25.0.
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Intel Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

President Donald Trump has set up a new body within the Commerce Department to manage the CHIPS and Science Act, 2022. 
What Happened: A new entity, the United States Investment Accelerator within the Commerce Department, will now oversee the CHIPS Act program, as established by an executive order signed by Trump on Monday.
Despite Trump&#8217;s past criticism of the bipartisan legislation, the White House said in its fact sheet that the new office will focus on &#8220;negotiating much better CHIPS Act deals&#8221; and streamlining investment processes through reduced regulatory burdens and faster permitting.
According to the <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/chip-supply-chain-investments/">Semiconductor Industry Association</a>, the CHIPS Program has granted awards worth $32.5417 billion and provided loans up to $5.85 billion to 32 companies across 23 states. 
However, the new entity — Investment Accelerator that will be controlling the CHIPS Act, not only plans to expedite corporate investments but promises to deliver &#8221; the benefit of the bargain for taxpayers,&#8221; as per the Whit House fact sheet.
Other primary goals of the body include;
<ul>
<li>Reducing regulatory burdens</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Speeding up permitting;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Coordinating responses to investor issues across multiple Federal agencies; </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Increasing access to national resources;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Facilitating collaboration with national laboratories; </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working with all 50 state governments and their economic development organizations.</li>
</ul>
Here are the U.S.-listed beneficiaries that have received grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, 2022 in the past. 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>)</td>
<td>-30.57%</td>
<td>-43.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>)</td>
<td>-4.58%</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>)</td>
<td>-35.44%</td>
<td>8.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</td>
<td>-1.99%</td>
<td>40.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>)</td>
<td>-10.03%</td>
<td>-37.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Globalfoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>)</td>
<td>-13.11%</td>
<td>-28.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>)</td>
<td>-14.72%</td>
<td>-8.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</td>
<td>12.31%</td>
<td>48.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>)</td>
<td>-22.44%</td>
<td>2.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>-14.89%</td>
<td>-46.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</td>
<td>-0.50%</td>
<td>-30.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polar Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POLA#NASDAQ">POLA</a>)</td>
<td>-30.66%</td>
<td>-31.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)</td>
<td>-28.37%</td>
<td>338%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skywater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>)</td>
<td>-47.36%</td>
<td>-30.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>-3.88%</td>
<td>3.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)</td>
<td>-17.65%</td>
<td>17.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)</td>
<td>-53.85%</td>
<td>-89.77%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Why It Matters: Trump has been vocal about his criticism of the CHIPS Act. On March 4, during his joint address to Congress, he said, &#8220;Your Chips Act is a horrible, horrible thing.&#8221;
He also urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to &#8220;get rid&#8221; of it and use &#8220;whatever is left over&#8221; to &#8220;reduce debt or any other reason you want to.&#8221;
However, the White House&#8217;s new plan has passed on the management of the act to the new entity. Since his time in office, Trump has been able to convince companies to invest in the U.S.
In early March, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE: TSM revealed its plans to inject another $100 billion into U.S. advanced semiconductor manufacturing, significantly expanding its ongoing $65 billion Arizona initiative and bringing total investment to $165 billion.
Similarly, the Magnificent 7 companies are widely expected to spend more than $330 billion on capex in 2025. While the chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) hasn't explicitly mentioned a target during its earnings call, the iPhone maker Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) broadly expects to spend $500 billion over the next four years. The remaining companies, however, have provided a specific target for 2025.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stocks</td>
<td>CAPEX Target For 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>&#8211;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>&#8211;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>$80 Billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$100 Billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>$75 Billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$65 Billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>$11 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.51% to $556.56, while the QQQ declined 0.46% to $466.75, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Intel Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) Lip-Bu Tan made bold promises about the company's future during his first public speech as CEO on Monday, highlighting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">major cultural overhaul</a> and signaling potential support from the Donald Trump administration.
What Happened: Tan, who took over as CEO earlier in March, focused on a cultural transformation at Intel, stressing the need to cut down on bureaucracy, which he believes stifles innovation, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/bb433b2e-c236-46e7-8342-c92562c3431f">reported</a> the Financial Times.
&nbsp;&#8220;Bureaucracy kills innovation,&#8221; Tan said during the speech at a conference in Las Vegas.
He made it clear that one of his top priorities would be to recruit top talent and build stronger relationships with key customers, while simplifying Intel's operations.
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Tan also highlighted that the Trump administration is prepared to assist Intel, as the government intends to maintain U.S. semiconductor leadership.
&#8220;They are asking me: what can we help with? And definitely, I will come to get their help to do what we need to do,&#8221; Tan said, signaling a collaborative effort to strengthen the company's position in the competitive chip market.
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Why It Matters: Intel's leadership has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43680696/bill-gates-has-a-soft-spot-for-intel-but-says-the-chip-giant-has-lost-its-way-questions-whether-the-company-can-recover-after-ceo-exit-and-falling-behind-in-ai">struggled in the past few years</a>, falling behind competitors like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) in chip production and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in AI chip development.
In his inaugural letter to shareholders, Tan spoke about aligning spending with market demand, a strategy that includes maintaining Intel&#8217;s product business and contract chip manufacturing unit, a vision initially set by former CEO Pat Gelsinger. This approach also involves cost-cutting measures, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44555938/intels-new-ceo-refuses-to-sugarcoat-the-companys-2024-performance-vows-to-align-spending-with-market-demand">15% workforce reduction</a>.
Tan&#8217;s strategy also extends to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">rejuvenating Intel&#8217;s chip design</a> and expanding its foundry business, with potential commitments from major clients like Nvidia and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Price Action: Intel's stock has climbed 12.31% since January, but the stock has declined almost 49% over a 12-month period, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Intel (INTC) holds a 3.54% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here</a> for the full analysis.
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Intel's New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Says Trump Administration Ready To Help Beleagured Chipmaker, Warns 'Bureaucracy Kills Innovation'

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower as President Trump declares that reciprocal tariffs will target all countries.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) announced on Monday that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44560854/powered-by-5th-gen-amd-epyc-cpus-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-compute-e6-shapes-deliver-breakthroug" rel="noreferrer noopener">fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors</a> power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes.
The fifth&nbsp;generation AMD EPYC processors, the world&#8217;s best server CPUs for enterprise, AI, and cloud, enable OCI Compute E6 shapes to deliver up to a 2 times increase in cost to performance, compared to the previous E5 instance generation based on testing by OCI.
The new OCI Compute E6 shapes build on the success of the previous E5 generation to deliver leadership performance and cost efficiency for general-purpose and compute-intensive workloads.
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AMD senior vice president and general manager Dan McNamara noted the combination of OCI&#8217;s flexible infrastructure and the performance of fifth&nbsp;Gen AMD EPYC processors helps customers accelerate their most demanding workloads while optimizing their cloud infrastructure.
OCI Compute E6 Standard bare metal instances and virtual machines are available in regions, including the US East (Ashburn), US West (Phoenix), US Midwest (Chicago), Germany Central (Frankfurt), and UK South (London). A rollout is planned for additional regions in the coming months.
AMD stock plunged 45% in the last 12 months.
In March, Jefferies analyst&nbsp;Blayne Curtis <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44511459/amd-stock-falls-nearly-3-in-thursday-pre-market-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a> to Hold from Buy and lowered its price target from $135 to $120. Curtis&nbsp;identified the increasing rivalry from&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). A Jefferies benchmarking study showed AMD&#8217;s graphics processing units being significantly outpaced by those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
in various open-source models.
AMD is under pressure as the US tightens export controls on Chinese firms. The Commerce Department blacklisted over 50 Chinese entities, limiting their access to advanced semiconductors from AMD, affecting its China revenue.
Price Action: AMD stock is down 1.37% at $101.81 at last check Monday.
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AMD Powers Oracle Cloud With New Epyc Chips Promising Major Boost In Performance

Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) expects its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> data center central processing unit</a> market share to reach 50% by the end of 2025, up from around 15% in 2024.
Arm&#8217;s infrastructure chief, Mohamed Awad, told Reuters that the UK-headquartered Arm&#8217;s technology, which is 90% owned by Japan&#8217;s SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), offers lower power consumption than Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) processors.
Awad noted that by consuming more of Arm&#8217;s intellectual property, data center chips entitled them to a higher royalty rate.
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Arm&#8217;s chips have become increasingly popular among cloud computing companies as AI data centers use electricity.
Arm stock plunged close to 20% in the last 12 months.
Arm last month reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43513408/arm-holdings-stock-slides-on-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-revised-guidance-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $983 million, up 19%, beating analyst estimates of $946.73 million. The adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share beat analyst estimates of 34 cents per share. Arm expects fourth-quarter revenue of $1.175 billion-$1.275 billion versus the $946.73 million analyst consensus. The company anticipates fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 48 cents-56 cents per share versus 34 cents consensus estimate.
Arm&#8217;s foray into the chip sales market reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44497080/qualcomm-accuses-arm-of-antitrust-violations-across-us-eu-and-korea-over-chip-access" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">directly competes with</a> its clients, including Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), for AI and data center chip deals.

Price Action: ARM stock is down 5.83% at $101.51 at last check Monday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Intel.
Looking at options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) we detected 33 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 54% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 12 are puts, for a total amount of $679,976 and 21, calls, for a total amount of $2,157,051.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $18.0 to $40.0 for Intel over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Intel'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 Intel's whale activity within a strike price range from $18.0 to $40.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Intel Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743433298_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Volume</th>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$645.1K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
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<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$446.2K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$194.2K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>259</td>
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<td>INTC</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$135.8K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>297</td>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$127.1K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
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<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Intel, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Intel Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 20,662,928, the price of INTC is down by -1.1%, reaching $22.46.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Intel</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $25.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from B of A Securities has upgraded their rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $25. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Intel, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) told Reuters on Monday that it will look for space to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/taiwan" rel="noreferrer noopener">expand investments in</a> Taiwan, easing concerns over the growing focus on U.S. appeasement taking a toll on its domestic ambitions.
Taiwan Semiconductor executive vice president and co-chief operating officer Y.P. Chyn told Reuters at a fab ceremony in Kaohsiung that its newly built domestic fab would add 7,000 tech jobs to Taiwan&#8217;s economy.
Chyn said the new Kaohsiung fab will soon begin commercializing 2nm wafers in the second half of this year, as planned.
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Taiwan Semiconductor recently announced a&nbsp;$100 billion investment&nbsp;plan in the U.S. (on top of the $65 billion already committed).
Both&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor&nbsp;and Taiwan&#8217;s government have repeatedly assured that Taiwan will continue to be the headquarters for the company&#8217;s production.
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked Taiwan Semiconductor for reiterating its commitment to Taiwan despite its geographical expansion.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Taiwan for allegedly stealing American semiconductor business. Trump has considered imposing tariffs on semiconductor imports from all countries to encourage manufacturing to return to the U.S.
Recently, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/03/44535967/tariff-fears-and-ease-in-demand-hype-slows-semiconductor-expansion" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor Chairman</a> and CEO C.C. Wei&nbsp;emphasized that the chipmaker remains committed to building 11 production lines in Taiwan in 2025.
Reportedly, Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) slowed the pace of its expansions in Japan and Malaysia due to weaker demand for older chips and tariff uncertainties.
In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor held 67% of the market share in contracted semiconductor manufacturing and ~80% in advanced technology products.
Taiwan Semiconductor accounts for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44300468/rise-of-deepseek-and-trump-tariff-threats-hurt-taiwan-stocks-including-taiwan-semiconductor" rel="noreferrer noopener">over a third</a> of the Taiwan benchmark&#8217;s weight.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock is down 2.02% at $161.92 at the last check on Monday.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:08 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$27.00	Mar 20, 2026	349	1344	1344	55	2427	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:52 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$20.00	Jan 16, 2026	286	7281	2000	15	48841	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:47 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$18.00	Jun 18, 2026	439	3001	3000	21	14147	TRADE	BEARISH
01:38 PMMar 31, 2025	PUT	$20.00	Jan 16, 2026	286	2985	2826	6	47958	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:08 AMMar 31, 2025	CALL	$24.00	Aug 15, 2025	132	2897	2688	19	15200	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:29 AMMar 28, 2025	CALL	$22.00	Jun 20, 2025	76	2281	2000	11	20186	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:43 PMMar 27, 2025	PUT	$25.00	Jan 15, 2027	650	1001	1000	8	12214	TRADE	BEARISH
01:27 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$25.00	Jan 16, 2026	286	1847	1440	6	30885	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:55 AMMar 26, 2025	CALL	$20.00	Jan 15, 2027	650	651	600	4	15230	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:44 PMMar 25, 2025	PUT	$22.00	Sep 19, 2025	167	5000	5000	200	2495	TRADE	NEUTRAL
11:40 AMMar 25, 2025	PUT	$24.00	Jun 20, 2025	76	5028	5000	25	20386	TRADE	BEARISH
10:17 AMMar 25, 2025	CALL	$25.00	Jun 20, 2025	76	2566	2500	8	33862	TRADE	BULLISH