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Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.

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Las acciones tecnológicas chinas se disparan en Hong Kong tras el alivio de restricciones de chips por parte de Estados Unidos.

Acciones tecnológicas chinas suben tras alivio en restricciones de semiconductores de EE.UU.

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El Senado de EE. UU. aprueba el Big Beautiful Bill, elevando al 30 % el crédito fiscal a semiconductores y favoreciendo Nvidia, Intel y TSMC.

Crédito fiscal a semiconductores impulsa expansión de fabricantes tras aprobación del Big Beautiful Bill

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Micron supera previsiones trimestrales, eleva pronóstico anual y recibe mejoras de precio objetivo por parte de los analistas.

Micron supera previsiones y eleva expectativas: analistas suben precios objetivo

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.88%. Currently, Micron Technology has a market capitalization of $126.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MU: If an investor had bought $1000 of MU stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,507.14 today based on a price of $113.10 for MU at the time of writing.
<h3>Micron Technology's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Micron Technology Stock In The Last 20 Years

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>
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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$55.6K</td>
<td>72.8K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>HPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$63.3K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>887</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>308</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
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<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>731</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.6K, with a price of $1390.0 per contract. There were 72899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $455.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 12979 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HPE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2879 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.3K, with a price of $22.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8670 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $510.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $673.0 per contract. There were 2413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4904 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $207.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 6317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3669 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $3740.0 per contract. There were 887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 461 contract(s) at a $37.00 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 $28.6K, with a price of $62.0 per contract. There were 308 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 22666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 3777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 413 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 731 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1190 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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Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday in possible sympathy with ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and citied macro uncertainty.
What To Know: ASML, in its earnings report, said, &#8220;Looking at 2026, we see that our AI customers&#8217; fundamentals remain strong. At the same time, we continue to see increasing uncertainty driven by macro-economic and geopolitical developments. Therefore, while we still prepare for growth in 2026, we cannot confirm it at this stage.&#8221;
Marvell stock, along with other semiconductor names, may be slipping as investors weigh whether ASML's outlook could signal Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>).
In addition, ASML reported earnings per share of $6.69, beating the consensus estimate of $5.94. It also reported sales of $8.72 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $8.55 billion.
MRVL Price Action: Marvell shares closed Wednesday 2.15% lower at $70.85, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</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. 
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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>139.5K</td>
<td>109.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$335.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
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<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>787</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.4K, with a price of $227.0 per contract. There were 139595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $155.00 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 $26.8K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 22479 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27801 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 3900 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.4K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 6322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9931 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $455.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 12922 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7554 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $61.8K, with a price of $618.0 per contract. There were 8551 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3752 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 30 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 4568 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 141 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $27.0K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 17266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1975 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 548 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 9826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1399 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $140.00 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 $32.4K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1017 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 46 contract(s) at a $232.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 1149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 787 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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Shares of several semiconductor stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with ASML, which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and cited macro uncertainty.

Chinese technology stocks surged on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday following the U.S. government&#8217;s decision to lift certain semiconductor export restrictions to China.
What Happened: The rally followed Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46407517/nvidia-resumes-h20-shipments-to-china-as-jensen-huang-meets-trump-beijing-officials-fully-compliant-rtx-pro-aims-to-bridge-ai-cold-war">announcement on Monday</a> that it would resume H20 GPU sales in China and launch a new RTX PRO graphics chip specifically designed for Chinese customers. 
CEO Jensen Huang stated the company is submitting applications to restart H20 shipments, with U.S. government assurances that license approvals will be granted.
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<td>Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)</td>
<td>519.00</td>
<td>$67.47</td>
<td>+0.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)</td>
<td>89.15</td>
<td>$11.59</td>
<td>+1.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)</td>
<td>125.90</td>
<td>$16.37</td>
<td>+0.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>)</td>
<td>57.70</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>+0.087%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The U.S. had previously imposed broad <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46413630/chinese-stocks-see-broad-rally-as-us-eases-chip-curbs">semiconductor restrictions on China</a>, limiting access to advanced chips from key companies including Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), and Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>). 
These measures, enacted citing national security concerns, aimed to curb China&#8217;s technological advancement in critical areas.
Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai previously stated that China lagged behind the U.S. by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46413630/chinese-stocks-see-broad-rally-as-us-eases-chip-curbs">approximately two years in AI development</a>, attributing this gap largely to technology restrictions.
The export curbs had limited Chinese firms&#8217; access to advanced chips, hampering Alibaba&#8217;s cloud business and computing services capabilities.
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Why It Matters: The semiconductor restrictions had a significant financial impact on U.S. companies. N<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46413630/chinese-stocks-see-broad-rally-as-us-eases-chip-curbs">vidia booked a $4.5 billion charge</a> in its first quarter as a direct result of the H20 export ban to China, which took effect April 9.
China&#8217;s economy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/emerging-market-etfs/25/07/46430471/chinas-gdp-growth-beats-expectations-but-which-etfs-will-actually-benefit">expanded 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025</a>, slightly exceeding the 5.1% economists&#8217; forecast but representing a deceleration from the first quarter&#8217;s 5.4% rate. The performance keeps Beijing on track to achieve its 5% full-year growth target.
Huang is scheduled to attend China&#8217;s International Supply Chain Expo opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46413630/chinese-stocks-see-broad-rally-as-us-eases-chip-curbs">ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday</a>, where he may meet with top Chinese officials, including Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier He Lifeng. 
According to the Financial Times, Nvidia plans to debut a China-specific AI chip as early as September, a modified version of the Blackwell RTX Pro 6000 designed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46413630/chinese-stocks-see-broad-rally-as-us-eases-chip-curbs">comply with U.S. export regulations</a>.
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Nvidia's China Comeback Sparks Rally In Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent Shares

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, including tech giants Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), and Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), experienced significant gains on Tuesday. 
This surge followed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46407517/nvidia-resumes-h20-shipments-to-china-as-jensen-huang-meets-trump-beijing-officials-fully-compliant-rtx-pro-aims-to-bridge-ai-cold-war">U.S. government&#8217;s recent decision</a> to lift certain chip export restrictions to China. The positive sentiment also extended to Chinese electric vehicle companies like NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), which saw strong upward momentum.
For some time, Washington had slapped multiple semiconductor restrictions on China, severely limiting its access to advanced semiconductor technology. These measures were enacted citing national security concerns, aiming to curb China&#8217;s technological advancement in critical areas.
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Amidst these developments, graphics processing unit (GPU) giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) made a pivotal announcement on Monday. The company confirmed it would restart sales of its H20 GPU in China and also launch a new RTX PRO graphics chip specifically designed for Chinese customers. 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company is actively submitting applications to resume H20 shipments, and the U.S. government has provided assurances that these license approvals will be granted, with deliveries expected to commence soon. 
Furthermore, Huang introduced the RTX PRO GPU, which is fully compliant with U.S. export rules and is tailored for AI-powered digital twins in smart factories and logistics applications. This move underscores Nvidia&#8217;s strategic efforts to maintain its competitive edge in the crucial Chinese market despite stricter trade policies.
Previously, the U.S. had broadly prohibited China from accessing technology from key semiconductor companies such as Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>). 
These semiconductor chips are fundamental components for virtually every modern electronic device, ranging from smartphones to advanced electric vehicles.
In 2024, Joe Tsai, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba, publicly stated that China lagged behind the U.S. by approximately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38140039/us-embargo-on-nvidia-stings-hard-chinas-ai-development-lags-peers-alibabas-joe-tsai-reveals">two years</a> in AI development. 
He attributed this significant gap largely to the U.S. technology restrictions. In a podcast interview, Tsai explained that Washington&#8217;s export curbs had limited Chinese firms&#8217; access to advanced chips like Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, which in turn severely hampered Alibaba&#8217;s cloud business and its ability to provide top-tier computing services to its clients.
The U.S. chip companies, recognizing the substantial portion of their revenue generated from the Chinese market, had been actively lobbying the U.S. government to ease these restrictions. 
Their arguments highlighted the detrimental impact of the bans on their financial performance. As a direct consequence of the export ban on H20 products to China, which came into effect on April 9, Nvidia notably booked a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46295574/nvidia-outpaces-market-with-ai-powered-growth">$4.5 billion charge</a> in its first quarter, reflecting the significant financial hit.
Looking ahead, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly slated to attend the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46407075/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-to-attend-china-supply-chain-expo-in-beijing-on-wednesday-says-state-tv">opening ceremony</a> of China&#8217;s International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46336670/nvidia-prepares-china-specific-ai-chip-amid-us-export-curbs-as-ceo-jensen-huang-plans-beijing-visit-next-week-to-reassure-market-report">Prior reports</a> had indicated that Huang was preparing for an important diplomatic trip to China, where the company intended to introduce a new, scaled-down AI chip that adheres to U.S. export regulations. 
According to the Financial Times, this new chip is a modified version of the Blackwell RTX Pro 6000, designed with certain advanced features, such as high-bandwidth memory and NVLink, excluded to comply with the restrictions. 
Nvidia reportedly plans to debut this China-specific AI chip as early as September. Sources familiar with the matter also noted that Huang aims to meet with top Chinese officials, including Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier He Lifeng, during his visit to the International Supply Chain Expo next week in Beijing.
Price Action: BABA stock is trading up 5.66% to $114.35 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Chinese Stocks See Broad Rally As US Eases Chip Curbs

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence (AI) chip stocks</a>, including industry giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), alongside key players such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), saw a significant surge in their stock prices on Tuesday.
This market uptick was primarily driven by two major developments: reports indicating the Trump administration&#8217;s plans to announce substantial AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania, and the U.S. government&#8217;s decision to lift certain chip export restrictions to China.
President Donald Trump is set to unveil a major initiative on Tuesday near Pittsburgh, detailing plans for approximately $70 billion in new investments in artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure.
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Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/trump-to-unveil-70-billion-in-ai-and-energy-investments?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Monday that this comprehensive plan encompasses the development of new AI data centers, the expansion of power generation capabilities, critical upgrades to grid infrastructure, and the introduction of new training programs and apprenticeships.
This announcement represents a pivotal move in Trump&#8217;s broader strategy to bolster America&#8217;s leadership in AI by actively encouraging private investment, streamlining regulatory processes, and expediting permits for both technology and energy projects.
The event, hosted by Senator David McCormick at Carnegie Mellon University, is expected to draw a distinguished gathering of around 60 top executives from various sectors, including leaders from BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Anthropic, ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Further underscoring the magnitude of these investments, Blackstone President Jon Gray is anticipated to announce a $25 billion initiative specifically targeting data center and energy infrastructure expansion.
This project is projected to generate thousands of construction and permanent jobs, contributing significantly to the economy. This follows earlier announcements made under Trump&#8217;s second term, notably a staggering $100 billion AI investment pledge from a consortium including SoftBank (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>), OpenAI, and Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
These strategic moves, alongside the recent rollback of Biden-era AI chip restrictions, are explicitly aimed at counteracting China&#8217;s aggressive advancements in AI and maintaining the United States&#8217; technological superiority on the global stage.
Adding to the positive momentum for Nvidia and other chip stocks was the U.S. government&#8217;s recent decision to ease chip <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46409079/nvidia-growth-estimates-get-10-boost-as-us-lifts-china-chip-export-curbs-gene-munster-predicts-30-35-growth-for-2026" rel="noreferrer noopener">export restrictions to China</a>. This move is particularly impactful for companies like Nvidia, which had faced significant revenue setbacks due to previous bans.
Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, expressed optimism, stating that Wall Street analysts are likely to raise Nvidia&#8217;s growth estimates by approximately 10% following this development.
While acknowledging that some analysts might have already factored in the return of Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chips to the Chinese market, Munster still anticipates a boost to overall forecasts, emphasizing that, &#8220;Either way you look at it, great news for $NVDA.&#8221;
This is especially relevant given that Nvidia had previously incurred a substantial $4.5 billion charge in the first quarter of this year, directly attributable to the export ban on its H20 products to China, which was enforced on April 9.
NVDA Price Action: NVDA stock is trading higher by 4.69% to $171.75 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Trump's Latest Move On AI And China Propels Chip Stocks

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>36.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>26.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>20.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>817</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>317</td>
<td>643</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$141.4K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KODK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>448</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, expiring in 4 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $162.50 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 $60.7K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 25759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36075 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $147.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.8K, with a price of $333.0 per contract. There were 14021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26708 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 4 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 158 contract(s) at a $460.00 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 $95.1K, with a price of $595.0 per contract. There were 21406 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20995 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQNS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 186 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $281.0 per contract. There were 13668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3174 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 186 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.0K, with a price of $925.0 per contract. There were 5065 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BTBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 14298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 2300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 817 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $370.00 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 $44.8K, with a price of $1120.0 per contract. There were 317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 643 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 158 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $960.00 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 $141.4K, with a price of $10100.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KODK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KODK#NYSE">KODK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 1975 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 448 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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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Micron Technology. Our analysis of options history for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) revealed 16 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 43% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $438,902, and 7 were calls, valued at $468,655.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $140.0 for Micron Technology over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Micron Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Micron Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $140.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Micron Technology Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752501644_0_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$121.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$64.4</td>
<td>$62.65</td>
<td>$64.08</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$109.3K</td>
<td>189</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
<td align="right">498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$64.4</td>
<td>$64.0</td>
<td>$64.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>189</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">268</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Micron Technology</h3>
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Micron Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Micron Technology's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,702,206, the price of MU is down -5.38% at $117.83. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 72 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Micron Technology</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $152.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $172. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Micron Technology

While artificial intelligence may dominate the digital sphere, this innovation wouldn't amount to much without specialized memory chips. That's where semiconductor giant Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) comes into view. True, Micron often doesn't get the frontline spotlight that enterprises like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) effortlessly command. Still, the behind-the-scenes criticality of the business translates to plenty of attention for MU stock among knowledgeable traders.
Last month, Micron disclosed its financial results for the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46104401/micron-q3-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-data-center-revenue-guidance-ai-demand"> third quarter of fiscal 2025</a>. In particular, the company reported revenue of $9.3 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $8.87 billion. On the bottom line, the semiconductor specialist reported adjusted earnings of $1.91 per share, exceeding the consensus view of $1.60.
Revenue was up roughly 16% against the year-ago quarter, benefiting from record demand in DRAM chips along with a nearly 50% sequential growth rate in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) sales. The latter product category is especially critical for accelerating AI processes. With no indication that enterprises are letting their foot off the gas regarding<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46141316/micron-a-hot-buy-heats-up-fresh-all-time-highs-are-coming"> AI spending</a>, Micron potentially stands on viable ground.
It should also be noted that MU stock could potentially be receiving investor interest based on political dynamics. Thanks to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46263399/trump-says-us-will-raise-tariffs-to-up-to-70-as-july-9-deadline-looms"> tariff policies</a> of President Donald Trump, the memory market experienced a<a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/dram-prices-have-jumped-by-20-percent-for-the-second-month-in-a-row-surging-demand-is-likely-due-to-stockpiling"> surge</a> in demand earlier this year — a consequence of opportunistic transactions in front of incoming levies.
Still, not everything is aligned optimistically for MU stock. One of the biggest concerns about the memory chip industry is that it's a<a href="https://www.orbis.com/international/institutional/insights/memory-industry-cycles-not-the-business-cycle#:~:text=Memory%20chips%2C%20the%20short%2Dterm,fab%2C%20can%20cost%20%2415%20billion."> commoditized</a> business. These semiconductors are interchangeable and pricing may eventually collapse due to various factors, such as demand erosion or excess supply among competitors. Knowledgeable traders may recognize these trends and may seek to get ahead of them, potentially causing volatility.
Moreover, investors need to be cognizant of geopolitical risks. While Micron has been trimming its dependency on China, it's still<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/23/micron-building-biggest-chip-fab-in-us-history-despite-china-ban.html"> exposed</a> to the world's second-largest economy. While the Trump administration has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/macro-notification/25/06/45876366/howard-lutnick-says-us-and-china-reached-a-framework-to-implement-geneva-consensus-following-trump-xi-call-csi-300-index-gains"> making progress regarding diplomatic and trade relations</a>, tensions are still relatively high. Therefore, a fracturing of this tenuous bond may present problems for MU stock.
The Direxion ETFs: With Micron caught in a sentiment tug-of-war, traders on both sides of the aisle have reason to consider Direxion's MU-focused exchange-traded funds. For optimistic speculators, the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-mu-bull-and-bear-leveraged-single-stock-etfs?utm_source=Referral&amp;utm_medium=Text&amp;utm_source_platform=Benzinga&amp;utm_campaign=LandI_Product_MUU-MUD">Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUU#NASDAQ">MUU</a>) seeks the daily investment results of 200% of the performance of MU stock. On the other hand, the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-mu-bull-and-bear-leveraged-single-stock-etfs?utm_source=Referral&amp;utm_medium=Text&amp;utm_source_platform=Benzinga&amp;utm_campaign=LandI_Product_MUU-MUD">Direxion Daily Bear 1X Shares</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUD#NASDAQ">MUD</a>) seeks 100% of the inverse performance of the namesake security.
In either case, the core attribute that drives these products is convenience. Typically, those seeking leveraged opportunities or participating in short positions must engage the options market. However, derivative financial products carry complexities that not all market participants may wish to accept. In contrast, Direxion ETFs can be bought and sold like any other publicly traded security, thereby mitigating the learning curve.
Nevertheless, these funds have certain risks to be aware of. Number one, leveraged and inverse ETFs tend to be more volatile than standard funds tracking the benchmark equities index. Number two, Direxion ETFs are designed for exposure lasting one trading session. Holding these products for longer than recommended may result in value decay due to the daily compounding phenomenon.
The MUU ETF: Since the start of the year, the MUU ETF has gained nearly 58% of value, magnifying the performance of MU stock.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A relatively new financial product, the MUU ETF has been on a rally since April, shooting the price action above its 20-day exponential moving average (on a weekly scale).</li>
<li>As impressive as its recent performance has been, the acceleration in the bull fund has slowed noticeably since mid-June, warranting a closer look.</li>
</ul>
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The MUD ETF: From January's opening volley, the MUD ETF has struggled for traction, with the bear fund losing almost 45%,
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>In contrast to the bull fund, the MUD ETF is noticeably below its 20-day EMA (again, on a weekly scale), demonstrating persistent weakness.</li>
<li>It's notable that since late June, the bear fund appears to have stabilized, which may intrigue pessimistic speculators.</li>
</ul>
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Direxion's Micron-Focused MUU, MUD ETFs Garner Attention Amid The AI Boom

The One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now the law of the land, with President Trump taking a victory lap after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46263434/trump-signs-sweeping-tax-and-spending-bill-that-cbo-says-will-add-3-3-trillion-to-us-deficit-cut-health-coverage-for-11-8-million-americans">signing the legislation into law</a> on July 4, 2025.
The new tax and regulatory policy in the bill is already sending huge ripples across the markets. Some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46368613/3-stocks-to-sell-now-that-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-law">sectors are falling</a>, as they&#8217;ve now lost the federal government&#8217;s favor.
New, significant tax benefits to long-term holders of stock in small businesses and startups are already changing investor behavior.
And, of course, a big new budget bill means plenty of big new winning stocks.
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Drilling down into individual stocks that are expected to benefit from the new OBBB legislation involves examining industries favored by the legislation, such as semiconductors, manufacturing, and materials. Here are a few key sector stocks that are expected to benefit from the bill.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Corp.</h3>
This rationale could apply to any chip manufacturer that&#8217;s playing nice with Uncle Sam, but semiconductors are an obvious favorite coming out of the new budget bill.
"The main benefit for semiconductor manufacturing in the OBBBA is a substantial increase in the tax credit for companies who break ground on new chip fabs before the end of 2026 &#8211; an increase from 25% to 35%," said Michael Bergines, wealth advisor at Prospero Wealth, in San Francisco, Cal. "This tax credit is uncapped and will be grandfathered in for all spending on projects begun in 2025."
The tax credit will primarily benefit companies that have already committed to US-based manufacturing, and this includes not only Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) but also Micron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). 
Intel stands out as its shares have already risen 18% year-to-date and up 15.6% in the past month. That's significantly ahead of the computer and technology sector&#8217;s gain of 6.2% and the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s gain of 4.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lam Research</h3>
The OBBB also includes major funding for the artificial intelligence sector as the federal government continues to seek AI partners that expand American technology influence across the globe.
The legislation should boost U.S. semiconductor companies, such as Fremont, California-based Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), which designs and manufactures semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Bergines said the bill should "continue to help" semiconductor equipment companies like Lam, Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
LCRX shares are up 39.9% so far in 2025, but should go higher with the budgetary winds at its back. Toshiya Hari, a Goldman Sachs tech analyst, launched coverage on Lam Research with a Buy on the stock and a target price of $115. It's trading at $101 as of July 10.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MP Material</h3>
At first glance, you may not think the OBBA applies to a company that engages in the production of rare earth specialty materials to the US military, and to billions of dollars of associated budget funding, but that's where MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) finds itself right now.
The Las Vegas-based materials company saw its share price bounce by 50% on July 10 after rolling out a multibillion-dollar public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to &#8220;dramatically accelerate the build-out of an end-to-end U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce foreign dependency.&#8221;
"We saw MP Material jump to a new high on news from the Pentagon," said Stephen Herbert Akin, founder at Akin Investments in Charleston, S.C. "The stock appears on our proprietary stock screener on June 9, 2025, at $25.51 per share. In less than a week, the stock traded up to $40, and yesterday it hit $48.01."
George Gianarikas, a Canaccord analyst, doubled his MP price target from $27 to $55 while maintaining a buy rating on the stock on Friday, July 11.
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Deutsche Bank analyst Melissa Weathers initiates coverage on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $150.

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Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage On Micron Technology with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $150

Goldman Sachs analyst James Sheehan initiates coverage on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $130.

Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Micron Technology with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $130

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Micron Technology.
Looking at options history for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 56% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $223,027 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $480,135.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $135.0 for Micron Technology during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Micron Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Micron Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $110.0 to $135.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Micron Technology Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752069685_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$123.4K</td>
<td>23.8K</td>
<td>665</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$30.45</td>
<td>$32.47</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$64.9K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>593</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Micron Technology</h3>
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Micron Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Micron Technology</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,807,193, with MU's price up by 0.49%, positioned at $125.03.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Micron Technology</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $152.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Neutral rating on Micron Technology, maintaining a target price of $140. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $165. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Micron Technology, targeting a price of $172. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
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-Amended Complaints Assert new high bandwidth memory (HBM) patent for AI computing and DDR5 DIMM patent-
IRVINE, CA / <a href="https://www.accessnewswire.com/">ACCESS Newswire</a> / July 9, 2025 / Netlist, Inc. (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLST#OTCQB">NLST</a>) today announced it has amended its complaints in its recently filed actions against Samsung and Micron in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The two actions were originally filed on May 20, 2025, to assert Netlist's new U.S. Patent No. 12,308,087 ("the '087 patent") against Samsung's and Micron's High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. The amended complaints add another Netlist patent, U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731 ("the '731 Patent"), against the two Defendants' DDR5 DIMM products, as well as their distributor Avnet, Inc. to these actions.
C.K. Hong, Netlist's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Netlist continues to expand its portfolio of patented HBM and AI-memory technologies. The amended action broadens our efforts to prevent Samsung and Micron from continued unauthorized use of Netlist's intellectual property without a license."
Netlist's ‘087 patent entitled "Memory Package Having Stacked Array Dies and Reduced Driver Load" covers HBM for current and future AI applications. Analysts currently project U.S. HBM revenues to exceed $25 billion annually for each Samsung and Micron by 2031. The ‘087 patent will expire in November 2031. Netlist's ‘731 patent reads on DDR5 DIMM with DFE and ODT/RTT circuits. Analysts currently project U.S. DDR5 DIMM revenue to exceed $65 billion annually in 2029. The ‘731 patent will expire in July 2029.
During the past two years, Netlist has obtained jury verdicts awarding combined total damages of $866 million for the willful infringement of its patents by Samsung and Micron.
Netlist is represented by Irell &amp; Manella LLP, with the legal team led by Jason Sheasby.

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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/micron" rel="noreferrer noopener">a memory and storage solutions</a> provider, has seen its stock surge by over 42% year-to-date. This performance significantly outpaces the Nasdaq Composite&#8217;s and S&amp;P 500&#8217;s almost 6% returns.
The strong demand for its memory chips, particularly High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM), specifically HBM3E, has been a key driver. HBM3E is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394665/microns-hbm3e-and-socamm-products-boost-ai-server-performance-partnering-with-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">crucial for AI accelerators</a> like Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) or Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Micron&#8217;s HBM3E is a component in Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell and Rubin GPU lines and is also being supplied to other customers for use in GPUs and ASICs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Favorable Market And Policy Environment</h2>
The recovery in the semiconductor market, coupled with efforts by the U.S. government to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, has boosted chip companies&#8217; valuations. Micron has benefited from a recovery in memory chip pricing and reported increased sales in both data centers and consumer markets.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Macroeconomic Tailwinds: &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; And CHIPS Act</h2>
Recent macro events have further added value to the industry. On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill,&#8221; which proposes to increase the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46239376/nvidia-intel-broadcom-micron-amd-and-other-chipmakers-stand-to-benefit-as-trumps-tax-bill-increases-incentives-to-make-semiconductors-in-us" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor investment tax credit</a> from 25% to 30% through 2026.
This offers chipmakers an incentive to expand domestic manufacturing facilities. Furthermore, Trump established the United States Investment Accelerator within the Commerce Department via executive order, taking direct control of the CHIPS Act program and shifting its oversight from previous frameworks.
Despite his past criticism of the $39 billion in grants and up to $75 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act, Trump is now promoting pro-chip policies through this new bill, which has passed the Senate and awaits House approval.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Micron&#8217;s Strategic U.S. Expansion</h2>
Micron has been pursuing its growth ambitions through substantial investments in the U.S. On June 12, Micron and the Trump Administration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45906594/micron-and-trump-announce-200-billion-us-chip-expansion-plan-aiming-to-create-90k-jobs" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiled plans</a> to invest approximately $200 billion in U.S. expansion.
This plan includes the development of two fabs in Idaho, up to four in New York, and the modernization of its existing Virginia plant. An additional $50 billion is earmarked for domestic research and development (R&amp;D) to support Micron&#8217;s leadership in memory technology.
Micron is committed to an extra $30 billion beyond its prior announcements, with new efforts specifically targeting HBM packaging and the construction of a second Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) fab in Boise, Idaho.
This aims to boost production and reduce time to market. The company projects the creation of up to 90,000 direct and indirect jobs and intends to produce 40% of its DRAM in the U.S., co-locating Idaho fabs with R&amp;D operations for operational scale and speed.
Micron is eligible for up to $6.4 billion in CHIPS Act direct funding and Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC). It has already finalized a $275 million grant to modernize its Virginia facility and onshore advanced DRAM nodes, crucial for critical sectors such as automotive, defense, and healthcare.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Financial Performance</h2>
On June 25, Micron reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46104401/micron-q3-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-data-center-revenue-guidance-ai-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue </a>of $9.3 billion, up roughly 16% on a year-over-year basis, topping the consensus estimate of $8.87 billion. Micron expects fourth-quarter revenue of $10.7 billion, plus or minus $300 million, versus estimates of $9.88 billion. The company said it remains on track to deliver record revenue with solid profitability and free cash flow in fiscal 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Risks And Challenges</h2>
However, Micron faces certain risks. Following the quarterly results, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46111337/micron-ceo-cautions-ai-boom-may-not-be-fully-sustainable-flags-tariff-driven-demand-pull-in" rel="noreferrer noopener">cautioned that the recent AI-driven demand</a> might not be entirely sustainable, citing potential short-term distortions stemming from global trade tensions.
He warned investors about tariff-related order pull-ins, suggesting that some customers may have accelerated purchases to circumvent potential trade disruptions. While data center growth was strong in the third quarter, Mehrotra advised caution, indicating that the surge could be partly front-loaded and not fully indicative of steady long-term demand.
Bank of America&#8217;s Vivek Arya maintained a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/06/46123124/micron-weak-pc-phone-demand-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener"> cautious stance</a> on Micron due to ongoing weak demand in the PC and smartphone sectors, which continues to exert pressure on memory chip pricing despite the company&#8217;s earnings and outlook.
On July 8, rival Samsung (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) reported a 56% drop in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46288786/us-export-bans-and-nvidia-supply-issues-crush-samsung-chip-profits-hopes-rest-on-ultra-thin-foldables-smartwatches-and-possible-xr-debut-at-galaxy-unpacked-event" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter operating profit</a> to 4.6 trillion won (approximately $3.3 billion), falling short of expectations.
Samsung attributed this decline to inventory value adjustments and delays in HBM chip shipments to Nvidia, noting that U.S. export restrictions on AI chips to China heavily impacted its semiconductor business. This marked Samsung&#8217;s weakest profit in six quarters, a decline from 10.4 trillion won a year earlier.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Outlook</h2>
Twenty-six analysts have set a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price target</a> of $149.77 for Micron. Based on the latest ratings from Baird, Susquehanna, and Stifel, the stock carries an average target of $168.33, suggesting a potential upside of 38.49%.
Price Action: MU stock is trading higher by 1.34% to $121.53 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Micron Stock Soars 42% In 2025, But CEO Warns Of Demand Pull-Ins

Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading lower amid possible trade tensions. It was reported the US is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns. Additionally, President Trump announced tariffs on Japan and Korea imports.

I just wrapped up a deep dive into what I'm calling the "real report card" for 2025 so far…and the results might surprise you.
Some tech names are ripping, while others are getting absolutely crushed. I'm talking over 100% rebounds on stocks like Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and nearly 50% haircuts on household names like Lululemon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>).
So today, I want to break down exactly what's leading and what&#8217;s lagging as we enter the second half of the year, how I'm trading both sides of the tape using simple, strategic spreads and why I think the biggest opportunities right now lie in playing both ends of the market.
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Let&#8217;s start with what&#8217;s working.
I ran my latest scans across the top 425 most liquid optionable stocks (out of tens of thousands) to see who is sitting at their year-to-date highs and who is sitting at the lows.
The winners? They're almost all in tech and exchanges.
Micron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Paramount (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) and Coinbase are all trading at or near their 25-week highs, and they're telling a clear story about where strength is showing up in this market.
We've got semiconductors, legacy tech, disruptive fintech, crypto infrastructure and streaming media all making the list.
That's not random.
MU and CSCO represent two ends of the tech spectrum—one a chipmaker riding the AI and memory boom, the other a networking heavyweight benefiting from increased infrastructure spend. Both are showing signs of quiet accumulation.
HOOD and COIN are riding the same tailwind: a resurgence in retail interest and the rebound in crypto. COIN, in particular, has been a standout. It's already doubled since bottoming out in early April, making it one of the biggest comeback stories in the market right now. That kind of V-shaped move tells me institutional money is quietly stepping back in.
And then there's Paramount. With ongoing rumors and a push toward streaming consolidation, PARA has become a speculative favorite in certain corners of the market.
Now, when you zoom out and look at this group as a whole, there's a clear theme: Capital is flowing back into high-leverage, high-beta names—but it's doing so selectively. This isn't a broad-based rally. It's precise. And it's rotating into names with clear catalysts, strong relative strength and just enough volatility to make the options worth trading.
That's exactly the type of setup I look for.
It's the kind of strength that doesn't happen by accident, the kind that has real momentum behind the crypto comeback. And COIN is acting as a high-beta proxy for Bitcoin itself.
So, let's talk strategy.
When I pulled this data, COIN was trading around $309. The August 310 calls were going for about $31, roughly 10% of the stock price. That&#8217;s a bit rich for a single-leg call.
So, how do we lower cost and risk?
By structuring a call spread. For example, buying the 310 and selling the 320 call could be done for around $5. That cuts your risk nearly in half and sets up a clean 1:1 reward-to-risk ratio if COIN climbs another 10 points. And if you prefer something more aggressive? Using the 330 and 340 calls in this spread instead could cost you as little as $3 and up to $7 in potential upside (although you&#8217;d need a bigger move to get there).
That's how we use the market's pricing inefficiencies to our advantage. But what about the losers?
Tilray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>), JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Lululemon and Luminar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZR#NASDAQ">LAZR</a>) are sitting at the bottom of the pile, each trading at or near their 25-week lows. And while names like Tilray are already so beaten down that further downside may be limited, LULU caught my eye.
This is still an expensive stock, with real room to fall.
After a rough series of earnings, LULU has slipped from over $420 earlier this year to around $227. Even with better-than-expected numbers, the stock has struggled to recover, and that's not a good sign.
So, how do we position ourselves for further weakness?
The 225 puts are going for about $8. But opening a 225/220 put spread would only cost a little over $2. That caps risk, improves breakeven, and still leaves the door open for a potential double.
We'll soon take a deeper dive into the best trading strategies of the year. But first, I wanted to give you an example of the power in blocking out the noise of the 24/7 news cycle – and understanding what the market is really doing beneath the surface.
Whether it's a tech breakout like Coinbase or a weak rebound like Lululemon, the opportunities are there—you just need to know where to look and how to trade them smartly.
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