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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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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-chips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip stocks</a> including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), and Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), are trading higher Thursday in sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43022654/taiwan-semiconductor-q4-earnings-3nm-and-5nm-nodes-lead-topline-growth-expands-margins-issues-strong-q1-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upbeat quarterly print</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor is the key contract chipmaker behind Nvidia&#8217;s graphics processing units&nbsp;(GPU) and Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones.
However, on Wednesday, the Biden administration announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest semiconductor regulations</a>, including extended licensing requirements on companies like Taiwan Semiconductor, which manufactures chips, and packaging companies, citing national security threats.
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Chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor and&nbsp;Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) must <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43003008/taiwan-semi-samsung-intel-may-face-stricter-us-rules-on-chip-exports-to-china-over-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ramp up due diligence</a> especially with China-based firms.
Washington imposed sanctions on 16 Chinese companies, including Sophgo Technologies, for building their country&#8217;s chip industry, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-unveils-new-rules-to-restrict-flow-of-advanced-chips-to-china?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> the Commerce Department.
On Monday, the U.S. disclosed sanctions on the sale of AI chips by Nvidia and other advanced makers to data centers in most countries.
The rules for AI chips follow&nbsp;controls&nbsp;announced in December that aim to block Beijing&#8217;s access to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-bandwidth memory</a> chips from Micron.
Semiconductor chip stocks enjoyed a massive upside in 2024, backed by the AI boom.
A third of the top ten global companies with valuations above $1 trillion in 2024 came from the chip industry.
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Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.31%. Currently, Micron Technology has a market capitalization of $110.75 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MU: If an investor had bought $1000 of MU stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,489.35 today based on a price of $99.40 for MU at the time of writing.
<h3>Micron Technology's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736971211_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Micron Technology 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after CPI data was in line with estimates and core CPI rose by less than expected.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MU, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 23 uncommon options trades for Micron Technology.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 56% bullish and 34%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $59,534, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,324,105.
<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 $82.5 to $130.0 for Micron Technology over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Micron Technology's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Micron Technology's significant trades, within a strike price range of $82.5 to $130.0, over the past month.
<h3>Micron Technology 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736954126_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.61</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$276.1K</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>640</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$108.8K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>594</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$92.8K</td>
<td>746</td>
<td>253</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$83.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>187</td>
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<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>Where Is Micron Technology Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,688,821, the MU's price is up by 4.92%, now at $102.15. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Micron Technology</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $123.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Micron Technology, targeting a price of $140. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on Micron Technology with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Micron Technology with a target price of $120. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from B of A Securities lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $110. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Micron Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Micron Technology options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Artificial intelligence quite evidently seems to have been a growth driver for computer memory and data storage specialist Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>). Throughout the first half of last year, MU stock shot skyward, at one point exceeding $150 per share. However, starting from the back half of 2024, momentum noticeably faded, leading to questions about forward viability.
On paper, many expect Micron to easily hitch a ride on the waves of the broader innovation ecosystem. For example, a study released last year by Cognizant Impact estimated that generative AI will<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36588991/study-forecasts-staggering-1-trillion-boost-to-us-economy-with-generative-ai-but-warns-of-job-disrup"> spark a $1 trillion impact</a> for the U.S. economy within the next ten years. Such rapid integration – and disruption – calls for infrastructural upgrades, a dynamic that organically benefits Micron.
At the same time, this bullish assessment hasn't always lifted MU stock. In particular, Micron seems to have failed to deliver the goods for its fiscal first quarter, posting revenue of $8.71 billion and thus<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42564387/micron-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-soft-guidance-sinks-shares-as-consumer-markets-turn-weaker-in-near-term"> slightly missing the consensus estimate</a> of $8.72 billion. It did, however, post adjusted earnings per share of $1.79, exceeding the expected view of $1.76.
Nevertheless, many investors quickly rushed for the exits, leading to volatility for MU stock. Management admitted to consumer-oriented markets being weaker in the near term, which raised questions about excessive valuations amid an apparently slowing market.
Despite the challenges, it seems that bulls may have begun to view the latest volatility as a deep-value proposition. Since the end of December, MU stock has gained almost 16%, buoyed by the promises of a strong second-half setup. Specifically,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42924357/nvidia-marvell-synopsys-demonstrate-ai-leadership-and-strong-chip-design-momentum-analyst"> AI-driven demand</a> for high bandwidth memory (HBM) and enterprise solid-state drives (eSSDs) may boost sales, along with a cyclical recovery in non-AI segments such as smartphones and PCs.
The Direxion ETFs: Investors wanting to jump into the fray but without the complexities of advanced trading strategies may consider two Micron-focused exchange-traded funds. First, the Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUU#NASDAQ">MUU</a>) is a leveraged fund that seeks daily investment results of 200% of the performance of MU stock.
Second, those who are bearish on Micron's prospects may consider the Direxion Daily MU Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUD#NASDAQ">MUD</a>), which seeks 100% of the inverse performance of MU. Both funds can be traded just like any other security, offering convenience for speculators. However, it must be noted that exposure to MUU and MUD should not last longer than one day due to the daily compounding effect.
The MUU ETF: Making its debut in October last year, Direxion's 2X MU bull fund has broadly suffered due to timing, losing almost 26%. Nevertheless, recent sessions have shown some promise for bullish speculators.
<ul>
<li>Earlier this month, MUU fell straight through the critical $20 support level. Quickly, the bulls mounted a recovery rally, bringing the price back above this psychologically significant milestone.</li>
<li>Moving forward, it appears important that the optimists establish control, with the first major priority being a jump to technical resistance at $22.</li>
</ul>
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The MUD ETF: Also making its debut last October, Direxion's MU bear fund has witnessed a smoother journey, gaining just over 2%. Still, some recent volatility presents questions for Micron pessimists.
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<li>MUD has consistently traded above the $22 support line, which is imperative to avoid a costly trend reversal.</li>
<li>However, for the bears to build momentum, the inverse fund would need to secure the $25 level. From there, a return to $28 to stage a push to $30 would be the next logical target.</li>
</ul>
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Investors found relief on Tuesday as December&#8217;s producer prices came in below expectations, alleviating inflation concerns that have threatened to derail the Federal Reserve&#8217;s plans for potential policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42973016/producer-prices-rise-less-than-expected-offer-opportunity-for-market-rebound">easing during 2025.</a>
Major U.S. indices moved higher in early trading as Treasury yields stalled, giving traders space to reassess interest rate expectations ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s pivotal consumer inflation report.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Softer Producer Inflation Provides Market Oxygen</h3>
In December 2024, the Producer Price Index rose 3.3% year-over-year, slightly below forecasts of 3.4%. Core producer inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained steady at 3.5% annually, but monthly core prices flattened, reflecting softer price pressures across underlying components.
The S&amp;P 500 – tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – gained 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, mirrored by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose by a similar margin. Small caps led the charge, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) up 0.9%, as traders rotated into economic-sensitive stocks battered by recent selloffs.
Blue-chip stocks, however, lagged as energy shares took a breather following a multi-day rally.
Still, Wall Street's broader gains may remain capped as investors await further clarity from Wednesday&#8217;s consumer price index report. Economists predict CPI to rise from 2.7% to 2.9% year-over-year in December, while core inflation is forecast to hold steady at 3.3%.
Treasury yields held steady, signaling that traders are pausing adjustments to their interest rate cut expectations. 
According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut rose slightly to 60% by July 2025 and 70% by October. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Leads Discretionary Stocks Higher</h3>
Consumer discretionary stocks were among the day's top performers, driven by a 3% rally in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
Shares of the EV giant climbed after a bullish note from Morgan Stanley, which raised Tesla's price target from $400 to $430 and projected a best-case scenario of $800. The firm cited the company's growing potential in autonomous rideshare and robotaxi services as key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42967935/tsla-stock-rises-3-in-tuesday-pre-market-whats-going-on">drivers for long-term growth.</a>
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) advanced 1%, reflecting broad strength across the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech and Semiconductors Rebound</h3>
Tech stocks rebounded after several days of volatility, with semiconductors leading the way. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose more than 2%, while Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) also gained. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbed nearly 1%, snapping a three-day losing streak during which it had dropped over 3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Stocks Surge On Policy Support</h3>
Chinese equities rallied as news of government intervention boosted investor sentiment. 
The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced plans to collaborate with the People's Bank of China to build a market stabilization mechanism, signaling support for the country's struggling markets.
Shares of PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) rose over 3%, while Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) advanced 2.4% and 2%, respectively.
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These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) stock gained 27.97% last week after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42912519" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported better-than-expected</a> first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) stock jumped 25.80% after the company announced an agreement to acquire Calpine Corp., an electricity generation company, in a cash and stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42916941" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deal valued at $16.4 billion</a>.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares escalated by 20.48%.</li>
<li>TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) stock was up 15.05% after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42915528" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) shares grew 14.59% after the company announced a partnership with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Continental AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTTAF#OTC">CTTAF</a>) to scale driverless trucks using NVIDIA's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42841305" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">next-gen DRIVE Thor SoC</a>.</li>
<li>Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) shares are up 14.35% after the company announced it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42902266" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased its quarterly dividend</a>.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares rose 13.75%. The company announced an expansion of its collaboration with Pure Storage to develop high-capacity, energy-efficient <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42853369" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">solutions using Micron G9 QLC NAND</a>.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) stock upped 13.34% after the company reported better-than-expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42912208" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> results and issued 2025 guidance</a>.</li>
<li>Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) stock gained 12.62%, entering into a settlement agreement with Sandoz and resolving a patent litigation related to CAPLYTA Patent.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) surged 12.24% in sympathy with Delta Air Lines, which rose after reporting strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42919651" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and peer chip stocks, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), are trading lower Friday as the chip companies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">remain susceptible to</a> potential sanctions on China regarding artificial intelligence chip exports.
The Biden administration could restrict Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments with three-tier export rules favoring allies like Taiwan and barring Tier 3 nations like China.
The Chinese semiconductor equipment industry was estimated to reach $230 billion in 2024, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1345380/china-size-of-the-semiconductor-equipment-market/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to</a> Statista.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42900314/nvidia-teams-up-with-dutch-government-to-build-cutting-edge-ai-supercomputer-facility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Teams Up with Dutch Government to Build Cutting-Edge AI Supercomputer Facility</a>
Also on Friday, Taiwan Semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42907937/taiwan-semiconductor-hits-26-3-billion-q4-revenue-reportedly-ends-powerair-deal-over-huawei-chip-breach-amid-us-sanctions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported consolidated revenue</a> of 2.89 trillion New Taiwan dollars between January and December 2024 (up by 33.9% year-on-year), implying it made a consolidated revenue of 868.46 billion New Taiwan dollars ($26.3 billion versus a consensus of $26.2 billion) for the December quarter, up from $19.62 billion a year ago.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari pointed out that the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment sectors offer significant potential for generating alpha in 2024, particularly among companies supporting the build-out of AI infrastructure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers in AI Infrastructure</h3>
Several stocks in the sector have greatly outperformed the broader market, delivering strong returns:
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<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) +245%</li>
<li>Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) +171%</li>
<li>Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) +108%</li>
<li>Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) +83%</li>
<li>Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) +64%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Underperformers in Analog, MCU, and Power</h3>
In contrast, stocks in the Analog, MCU, and Power sectors have significantly underperformed, with notable declines in:
<ul>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) -36%</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) -38%</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) -21%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weak Performance in Semiconductor Capital Equipment</h3>
Similarly, stocks in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Materials segments also lagged behind, including:
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<li>Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHU#NASDAQ">COHU</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) -17%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) -8%</li>
<li>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) +&lt;1%</li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) +8%</li>
</ul>
In 2025, Hari recommended investors to own industry leaders in AI and cyclical names as he expected the magnitude of AI earnings beats to moderate, while he envisioned earnings revisions in broad-based semiconductors to turn positive in the latter half of the year. Hari&#8217;s Buy-rated ideas include Nvidia, Broadcom, Lam Research, Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) (also on the Conviction List) and Entegris.
Hari noted Nvidia&#8217;s GPU as the industry standard, which is supported by the company&#8217;s large installed base, robust developer ecosystem, and presence in all major Clouds. Nvidia and its partners&#8217; ability to innovate will help them preserve their moat.
Broadcom is favorably positioned alongside Nvidia, backed by continued growth in the AI Semiconductor business with a potential acceleration in Networking, a recovery in the cyclical parts of its Semiconductor portfolio, sustained revenue growth, and margin expansion in Software.
In 2025, although challenging supply-demand dynamics in conventional DRAM and NAND are likely to keep a lid on Street estimates and Micron&#8217;s valuation multiple in the near term, Hari expects share gains in HBM and enterprise SSD, together with a gradually improving supply-demand backdrop in conventional DRAM and NAND, to catalyze positive EPS revisions and, in turn, better relative stock price performance.
Hari expects Lam Research to outperform its immediate peers in 2025. In addition to a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market, he expects idiosyncratic drivers such as the adoption of Gate-All-Around transistors in leading-edge Foundry/Logic and the resumption of technology transitions in 3D NAND to support revenue growth that exceeds the overall WFE market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hari expects Teradyne to benefit from share gains in Compute SoC test, HBM test, recovery in Mobile SoC test and stabilization and /acceleration in Robotics revenue growth.
The analyst also upgraded NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral.
The NXP upgrade reflects the analyst&#8217;s belief that the Automotive MCUs market will begin to price in a cyclical recovery in 2025. Additionally, NXP is taking sufficient strategic steps, mainly its growing focus on the Chinese OEMs, to gain a share in the Automotive semiconductor market over the medium to long run. There is ample potential for NXP&#8217;s gross and operating margins to expand on a cross-cycle basis.
Although Hari remains constructive on the company&#8217;s ability to take share from Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in x86-based computing across PCs and traditional servers, the analyst is increasingly concerned that the rise of Arm-based custom CPUs coupled with the competitive intensity in accelerated computing will weigh on AMD&#8217;s revenue growth relative to peers, exert upward pressure on AMD&#8217;s operating expenditure profile and, in turn, weigh on the stock&#8217;s multiple. 
The underperformance reflects weakness in PC and traditional end-demand and, more recently, slower-than-expected growth in Data Center GPUs.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42896233/japanese-chipmaker-rapidus-sets-sights-on-broadcom-to-emulate-taiwan-semiconductors-market-dominance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus Sets Sight on Broadcom to Emulate Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Market Dominance</a></li>
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Companies exposed to artificial intelligence and accelerated computing have continued to see their end demand and visibility strengthen.
That&#8217;s according to analysts at JPMorgan. Companies exposed to consumer-facing markets like smartphones and IoT are seeing demand trends track in line with expectations, they say. Demand trends in automotive and industrial remain mixed.
The assessment comes after JPMorgan held virtual fireside chats in conjunction with the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show.
Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) management teams were featured.
In-person meetings and booth tours were also held with Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Synaptics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYNA#NASDAQ">SYNA</a>), Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), Skyworks Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), and Silicon Laboratories, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>), 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42843417/nvidia-highlights-ai-chips-powering-pubg-robotics-chatgpt-moment-automotive-expansion-and-more-at-ces-event" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Highlights AI Chips Powering PUBG, Robotics&#8217; ChatGPT Moment,&#8217; Automotive Expansion And More At CES Event</a>
Here are the key takeaways from JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur&#8217;s Jan. 10 research report:
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<li>Nvidia sees a strong demand setup for 2025 as it brings to market its Blackwell platform.</li>
<li>Marvell noted that its AI revenues are tracking significantly ahead of its prior expectations of $2.5 billion. The firm expects continued growth in 2026 </li>
<li>Synopsys&#8217; AI and accelerated compute-leading chip and system design remain strong and have a multi-year tailwind. Outside of AI, design activity continues, but at a slightly slower pace, as auto, industrial, and telco sector trends remain muted. The team continues to take a conservative view of China prudently.</li>
<li>For Analog Devices, the team anticipates sequential growth trends beyond the January quarter. </li>
<li>For Micron, the setup for the second half of 2025 remains strong. It is based on a favorable AI-driven HBM and eSSD demand backdrop combined with a cyclical recovery in non-AI segments (smartphone and PC).</li>
<li>Expect new product launches from Nvidia as well as Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).</li>
<li>Synaptics highlighted the strong design win momentum for its Astra platform, WiFi capabilities, and Bluetooth Channel Sounding feature, holding potential for new revenue and content opportunities in foldable phones and PCs.</li>
<li>Regarding Skyworks, Sur noted seasonal demand trends in its business with iPhone 16 demand trends aligning with expectations, and return to 10% average radio frequency content growth. The analyst remains selective in the Android markets with limited exposure to China OEMs.</li>
</ul>
In summary, overall demand trends align with Harlan Sur&#8217;s expectation in calendar 2025 and favored companies with leverage to AI and accelerated computing and those involved in the value chain benefiting from leading-edge chip advancements.
Also Read:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42874155/nvidia-teams-up-with-mediatek-to-challenge-intel-and-amd-in-desktop-cpu-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Teams Up With MediaTek to Challenge Intel and AMD in Desktop CPU Market</a></li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
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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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>819</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>853</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 put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 38952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $420.00 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 $31.5K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 10538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4834 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 bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 82 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 2634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 13165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 1822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3073 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 262 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.9K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1833 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 3114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.0K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 4570 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 853 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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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid a push by US President Biden to curb AI chip exports to China.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.0%. Currently, Micron Technology has a market capitalization of $110.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MU: If an investor had bought $1000 of MU stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,503.82 today based on a price of $99.50 for MU at the time of writing.
<h3>Micron Technology's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736378108_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

On Wednesday, Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/samsung" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced its</a> earnings guidance for the <a target="_blank" href="https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-announces-earnings-guidance-for-fourth-quarter-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth quarter of 2024</a>.
The company expects quarterly sales of $51.38 billion (75 trillion Korean won versus 67.78 trillion Korean a year ago) and operating profit of 6.5 trillion Korean&nbsp;won (versus 2.82 trillion Korean won a year ago).
Samsung reported sales of 79.1 trillion Korean won, and operating profit of 9.18 trillion Korean won in the third quarter of 2024.
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The cautious operating profit guidance marks pressure from research and development costs, and the ramp-up of manufacturing capacity for advanced semiconductors to cater to Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) needs, Reuters reports.
Additionally, weakness in demand for conventional memory chips used in PCs and mobile phones also affected the profit forecast. The consensus for fourth-quarter operating profit stood at 7.7 trillion Korean won.
Lee Min-hee of BNK Investment &amp; Securities flagged to Reuters the bottoming of chip demand and competition surrounding Samsung&#8217;s significant businesses.
SK Hynix&nbsp;scored over Samsung as Nvidia&#8217;s key high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip supplier for artificial intelligence graphics processing units (GPUs).
Reportedly, Nvidia approved Samsung&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40227015/nvidia-greenlights-samsungs-fifth-gen-hbm3e-chips-for-ai-processors-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">fifth-gen HBM3E chips</a>, while the 12-layer HBM3E chips await approval. Samsung expects HBM3E chips to account for 60% of its HBM chip sales by the fourth quarter.
Prior reports indicated that SK Hynix sustained an HBM market share of over 52% in 2024, Samsung followed with 42.4%, and&nbsp;Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) had over 5% of the market.
Morgan Stanley expects the HBM market to grow from $4 billion in 2023 to $71 billion in 2027.
Micron is one of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42657620/amd-and-micron-top-analyst-picks-for-ai-and-next-gen-tech-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rosenblatt&#8217;s top picks</a> for the first half of 2025 despite the loss of the Chinese market due to Washington&#8217;s semiconductor sanctions on China. Micron&#8217;s loss benefits Samsung as Chinese tech companies like Huawei and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) stockpiled <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom" rel="noreferrer noopener">Samsung HBM chips</a>.
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