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Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.

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Semiconductor company NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has invested in Taiwanese company MetAI, adding to its portfolio of stakes in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence companies.</a>
What Happened: Nvidia, which recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42859715/nvidia-stock-drops-after-huangs-ces-keynote-analysts-dub-it-end-to-end-ai-shop">made waves at CES </a>with new product announcements, has invested in the $4 million seed round of MetAI.
The investment marks the first by Nvidia in a Taiwanese startup. Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang was born in Taiwan and remains a celebrity and is well-loved there.
Other investors in MetAI's seed round include Kenmec Mechanical Engineering, Solomon Technology, SparkLabs Taiwan, Addin Ventures and Upstream Ventures, as <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/14/nvidia-backs-metai-a-taiwanese-startup-that-creates-ai-powered-digital-twins/">reported </a>by TechCrunch.
MetAI has developed a model that generates "SimReady" digital twins.
"Digital twins have long been seen as a barrier to entry for physical AI due to the months or even years of effort required for development," MetAI CEO and co-founder Daniel Yu said.
MetAI's digital twins can be made within minutes using AI and 3D technology, according to the report. The company currently targets smart warehouses, automation and advanced semiconductor fabs with its digital twins.
Simulations used to train robots in autonomous systems could be central in generative physical AI, a new level of artificial intelligence.
MetAI won a competition run by Nvidia, which helped put the company on the map of the semiconductor leader.
The Taiwanese startup believes it has competitive advantages over other companies working on digital twin technologies, which include Siemens, Dassault, Duality AI, and more.
"Unlike competitors that prioritize operational efficiencies or IoT integrations, MetAI leverages generative models and AI-driven layouts to create digital twins," Yu noted.
Yu said this approach "ensures their direct usability for advanced automation systems like robotics, bridging the gap between simulation and reality."
MetAI gets revenue from product subscriptions, licensing fees and receives project-based income. The company expects to have at least $3 million in revenue from one of its projects in 2025. Outside of that, little is known about the company's financials.
The AI startup is a collaborator with Nvidia and the investment could strengthen the partnership.
"MetAI's integration with NVIDIA Omniverse represents a transformative step forward for industrial digital twins and physical AI in simulations," Nvidia corporate development manager Nico Caprez said. "Their ability to create scalable environments for AI training will potentially set a new standard for industries ranging from manufacturing to robotics."
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What's Next: MetAI will use the funding round to help expand its R&amp;D team to be quicker with its development and execution as it sees growing demand. The company also plans to launch a U.S. office in the second half of 2025 and relocate its headquarters.
"Given its size and the demand for simulation-driven solutions, we are expanding the U.S. market due to high labor costs and operational complexities," MetAI COO and co-founder Dave Liu said. "Our expansion strategy focuses on providing both point solutions and end-to-end solutions, including SaaS offerings and vertical AI agents designed for rapid implementation in real-world scenarios within these industries."
Liu called Taiwan the company's "testing ground."
Nvidia has put a focus on robotics as being a key growth area going forward, which includes the launch of the Omniverse platform. Nvidia's Mega, a fleet manager for warehouse robotics, also utilizes digital twins for its applications.
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia stock is up 2.13% to $134.53 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $54.74 to $153.13. Nvidia stock is up 134% over the last year.
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On Wednesday, Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)&nbsp;announced the availability of the Brocade G710 24-port 64G switch, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43002072/broadcom-launches-the-industrys-lowest-latency-and-highest-efficiency-san-switch-for-rack-based-in" rel="noreferrer noopener">top-of-rack SAN switch</a>.
Brocade Gen 7 Fibre Channel combines cyber-resilient and autonomous SAN technology into this cost-effective platform that seamlessly integrates into rack-based storage solutions, the company said.
The Brocade G710 switch extends the 64G SAN portfolio, which includes fixed port switches, modular directors, extension switches, and management software.
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Purpose-built for small to mid-sized businesses, the Brocade G710 provides low-cost access to Gen 7 Fibre Channel technology.
At 460 ns port-to-port latency at 64G speed, it&#8217;s the industry&#8217;s lowest latency Fibre Channel switch. It is an energy-efficient Fibre Channel switch with a typical power draw of just 65 watts.
According to the company, the G710 is an affordable Gen 7 entry point that starts at just eight ports and can scale up to 24 ports to support growing environments.
The switch can address the most demanding application and storage requirements, supporting up to 64G speed and 1.5 Tb/s total bandwidth.
Designed with a cyber-resilient architecture, the Brocade G710 Switch ensures robust, high-level security for organizations&#8217; critical data and applications.
Broadcom&nbsp;stock surged over 106% in the last 12 months. Goldman Sachs Toshiya Hari noted that Broadcom <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42924519/nvidia-amd-broadcom-lead-semiconductor-stock-decline-amid-us-china-ai-chip-export-ban-concerns-amd-downgraded-by-goldman-sachs-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">is favorably positioned</a> alongside Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). It is backed by the AI Semiconductor business, with an acceleration in Networking, a recovery in the cyclical parts of its Semiconductor portfolio, revenue growth, and margin expansion in Software.
Needham&#8217;s N. Quinn Bolton <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42953261/nvidia-broadcom-and-marvell-positioned-for-growth-as-ai-demand-drives-semiconductor-momentum" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected upside from</a> the unit growth of XPUs, both general-purpose GPUs and hyperscaler custom ASICs.
Investors can gain exposure to Broadcom through Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHG#NYSE">SCHG</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Actions:&nbsp;AVGO stock is up 1.95% at $228.80 at last check Wednesday.
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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after CPI data was in line with estimates and core CPI rose by less than expected.

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and its primary competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
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<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>52.02</td>
<td>48.97</td>
<td>28.92</td>
<td>31.13%</td>
<td>$22.86</td>
<td>$26.16</td>
<td>93.61%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>174.19</td>
<td>15.56</td>
<td>20.82</td>
<td>6.49%</td>
<td>$7.29</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>51.2%</td>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>32.90</td>
<td>8.66</td>
<td>13.04</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>$555.05</td>
<td>$439.35</td>
<td>38.95%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>102.73</td>
<td>3.31</td>
<td>7.81</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$3.42</td>
<td>17.57%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>17.84</td>
<td>6.75</td>
<td>4.63</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$5.78</td>
<td>18.69%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.97</td>
<td>10.22</td>
<td>11.31</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>-8.41%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>231.55</td>
<td>24.48</td>
<td>42.10</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>27.90</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>3.76</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>84.28%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>65.44</td>
<td>3.03</td>
<td>11.35</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>-10.06%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>39.50</td>
<td>4.87</td>
<td>5.63</td>
<td>1.24%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-48.37%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>66.50</td>
<td>12.24</td>
<td>14.15</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>30.59%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>13.69</td>
<td>2.74</td>
<td>3.25</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>-19.21%</td>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>20.58</td>
<td>2.36</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>10.02</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>-26.63%</td>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>15.96</td>
<td>2.61</td>
<td>5.17</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>10.14</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>5.99%</td>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>24.82</td>
<td>2.31</td>
<td>3.54</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>-15.9%</td>
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<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>130.97</td>
<td>8.95</td>
<td>13.74</td>
<td>2.67%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>33.47%</td>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>54.31</td>
<td>10.86</td>
<td>13.64</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>-33.87%</td>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>29.31</td>
<td>4.37</td>
<td>10.80</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>58.12</td>
<td>6.75</td>
<td>9.99</td>
<td>4.08%</td>
<td>$33.46</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
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 </style>Through a detailed examination of NVIDIA, we can deduce the following trends: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 52.02 is 0.9x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 48.97 which exceeds the industry average by 7.25x.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 28.92, which is 2.89x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.13% that is 27.05% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.86 Billion, which is 0.68x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.
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With lower gross profit of $26.16 Billion, which indicates 0.96x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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With a revenue growth of 93.61%, which surpasses the industry average of 8.01%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating NVIDIA alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
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NVIDIA is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
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This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The low P/E ratio suggests NVIDIA is undervalued compared to its peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. However, the high P/B and P/S ratios indicate that the market values the company's assets and sales more highly. On the other hand, the high ROE, revenue growth, and low EBITDA and gross profit ratios suggest that NVIDIA is performing well in terms of profitability and growth compared to its industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Inquiry Into NVIDIA's Competitor Dynamics In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced Tuesday its intention</a> to separate Intel Capital, its global venture capital arm, into a standalone fund.
The new fund will enable greater autonomy and the flexibility to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250114487691/en/Intel-Capital-to-Become-Standalone-Investment-Fund" rel="noreferrer noopener">attract external capital</a>.
Intel will remain an anchor investor in the new company.
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Established in 1991, Intel Capital is a leading corporate venture investor with over $5 billion in assets under management.
Standalone operations will likely begin in the second half of 2025 when Intel Capital will operate under a new name.
The existing Intel Capital team will move to the new company, and business operations will continue throughout the transition.
In December, Bloomberg highlighted CFO Dave Zinsner, who did not rule out the possibility of selling the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42482813/intel-cfo-hints-at-possible-division-split-as-company-struggles-to-recapture-moat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">factory and product-development divisions</a>.
Zinsner took over the position of Intel's interim co-CEO along with&nbsp;Michelle Johnston Holthaus following Pat Gelsinger's exit.
Intel&nbsp;stock plunged over 59% in the last 12 months as it failed to capitalize on the shift to artificial intelligence technology akin to the likes of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). Nor Intel succeeded in turning around its AI accelerator chip business with the Gaudi chip akin to the likes of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Intel restructured several smaller divisions under Gelsinger in the past two years and reduced its workforce in 2024.
Intel is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41395473/intel-reportedly-considers-selling-minority-stake-in-altera-unit-for-17b-amid-market-challenges-" rel="noreferrer noopener">spinning off-chip division</a> Altera with plans to become a publicly traded company, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/intel-to-spin-off-venture-capital-arm-can-raise-outside-money.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. It also owns the largest&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/41069587/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Israeli autonomous driving company</a>, Mobileye Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>). In 2024, Intel tried to turn its foundry business into an independent unit.
Investors can gain exposure to Intel through Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>).
Price Action: Intel stock is up 0.10% to $19.22 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), and&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) could face more <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">cumbersome export regulations</a> as the U.S. aims to restrict China&#8217;s access to advanced chips, citing national security threats.
The Biden administration&#8217;s latest measures seek to encourage the chipmakers&nbsp;to analyze and perform more due diligence on customers carefully, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-to-push-tsmc-and-samsung-to-tighten-flow-of-chips-to-china?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Prior reports alleged Taiwan Semiconductor-made chips finding a way&nbsp;to the blacklisted Chinese company&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co.
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The latest sanctions, likely to be announced on Wednesday, could limit Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and rivals&#8217; sales of AI chips to data centers in the U.S.&#8217;s non-ally countries like China and Russia.
The U.S. could restrict the export of advanced chips, implying those 14 or 16 nanometers and below, and mandate a government license to sell them in China and other restricted nations.
The suggested regulations aim to help chip manufacturers identify which designs, from which customers, are subject to U.S. semiconductor sanctions.
The U.S. aims to target more sophisticated processors, namely, AI accelerators designed by Chinese companies.
The U.S., Europe, and Japan ramped up their focus on their domestic semiconductor positions to reduce dependence on China by tapping chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor following <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42981814/apple-and-nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-leads-semiconductor-market-with-64-share" rel="noreferrer noopener">the 2020 pandemic</a> that disrupted the global supply chains.
Additionally, the U.S. started restricting China&#8217;s access to advanced semiconductor technology from Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor, which Washington alleged China utilized to boost its military warfare position.
The U.S. also encouraged its allies, including Taiwan and the Netherlands (home to chip equipment maker&nbsp;ASML Holding (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), to restrict semiconductor trade with China.
Taiwan Semiconductor commanded a 64% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42981814/apple-and-nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-leads-semiconductor-market-with-64-share" rel="noreferrer noopener">global foundry business share</a> in the third quarter of 2024. Samsung scored second with a 12% share backed by its 4nm and 5nm processes.
Investors can gain exposure to stocks of companies that manufacture semiconductors through the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: TSM stock closed higher by 0.26% at $201.97 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has announced its inaugural Quantum Day, set to take place on Mar. 20 during the GTC 2025 event. The announcement comes just days after CEO Jensen Huang stated that practical quantum computing may <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867168/nvidias-jensen-huang-said-something-that-has-all-quantum-computing-stocks-tumbling-qubt-and-rgti-down-13-ionq-down-11">still be two decades away.</a>
What Happened: The event is set to spotlight the swift advancements in quantum computing, a technology expected to transform sectors like drug discovery, materials science, and financial forecasting. Huang will spearhead discussions with leaders from key industry players, including&nbsp;Alice &amp; Bob,&nbsp;Atom Computing, IONQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) and&nbsp;D-Wave (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), the company said in a&nbsp;blog post on Wednesday.
Quantum Day will offer sessions exploring both the current and future potentials of quantum technology. These sessions will be led by Huang and other experts from the quantum field. Additionally, a developer day session will emphasize collaborations between NVIDIA and its partners to advance quantum computing technologies.
Why It Matters: Last week, during Nvidia's Analyst Day, CEO Huang shared his optimism about the future of quantum computing but cautioned that practical applications could still be 15 to 30 years away. 
"If you kind of said 15 years for very useful quantum computers, that would probably be on the early side. If you said 30, it's probably on the late side," he said.
Huang&#8217;s comments were backed by Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42936751/mark-zuckerberg-backs-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-view-on-quantum-computing-its-still-quite-a-ways-off">During his appearance</a> on Joe Rogan's podcast Saturday, Zuckerberg admitted his limited expertise on the subject but aligned with the industry consensus, suggesting a decade-long timeline for the widespread adoption of quantum computing.
Meanwhile, despite Huang&nbsp;stating that practical quantum computing might be two decades away, NVIDIA is investing heavily in its future. The company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42966492/jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away-but-nvidia-bets-big-on-strategic-hiring">strategically hiring to strengthen</a> its quantum computing capabilities. This indicates NVIDIA&#8217;s long-term commitment to integrating quantum and classical computing systems.
Moreover, the announcement comes at a time when quantum computing stocks are gaining momentum during Wednesday premarket. Following&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) declaration of making its business clients <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42998134/qubt-qbts-up-12-rgti-gains-3-in-wednesday-premarket-quantum-computing-stocks-gain-momentum-after-microsoft-says-we-are-right-on-the-cusp-of-seeing-quantum-computers-solve-meaningful-problems">&#8220;quantum-ready&#8221; by 2025</a>, stocks like&nbsp;Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) and&nbsp;D-Wave Quantum&nbsp;have seen significant gains. This surge underscores the growing anticipation and investment in quantum computing technologies.
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Quantum computing stocks saw a significant uptick during pre-market trading on Wednesday, driven by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) entering the quantum computing conversation with plans to make its business clients &#8220;quantum-ready&#8221; by 2025.
What Happened:&nbsp;According to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>,&nbsp;Quantum Computing Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) surged by 12.38%,&nbsp;Rigetti Computing Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) increased by 3.02%, and&nbsp;D-Wave Quantum Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) climbed by 12.05%.
Microsoft emphasized the importance of preparing for the technological advancements expected in the coming year. It stated in a blog post, "We are at the advent of the reliable quantum computing era. And we are right on the cusp of seeing quantum computers solve meaningful problems and capture new business value."
The company anticipates that&nbsp;the pace of quantum research&nbsp;and development will accelerate, urging business leaders to act promptly.
Despite the optimism, skepticism remains.&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang, during a&nbsp;recent CES technology trade show,&nbsp;predicted that practical quantum computing applications might still be 15 years away. Leading scientists echo this sentiment, suggesting a longer timeline for economically useful quantum computers.
Why It Matters: The recent surge in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42939766/quantum-computing-stocks-tumble-after-mark-zuckerberg-backs-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-practical-comments-qubt-down-9-rgti-falls-16-and-ionq-loses-15"> quantum computing stocks</a> comes on the heels of a downturn earlier this week. On Monday, stocks like&nbsp;Quantum Computing and&nbsp;Rigetti Computing experienced declines following comments from&nbsp;Meta&nbsp;CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Both leaders expressed caution regarding the timeline for quantum computing advancements, which led to a drop in stock prices.
Despite Huang&#8217;s prediction of a 15 to 30-year timeline for practical quantum computing,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42966492/jensen-huang-said-quantum-computing-is-20-years-away-but-nvidia-bets-big-on-strategic-hiring">Nvidia is actively investing</a> in its quantum computing capabilities, hiring for roles that will support this future technology. This strategic move indicates a long-term commitment to integrating quantum and classical computing systems.
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QUBT, QBTS Up 12%, RGTI Gains 3% In Wednesday Premarket: Quantum Computing Stocks Gain Momentum After Microsoft Says 'We Are Right On The Cusp Of Seeing Quantum Computers Solve Meaningful Problems'

U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday following Tuesday&#8217;s mixed close. Futures of all four major indices rose in premarket trade.
Traders await the December Consumer Price Index will provide fresh insights into inflation&#8217;s trajectory, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's policy stance amid mounting uncertainty over interest rates.
The headline inflation rate is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42988894/all-eyes-on-december-inflation-betting-odds-signal-risk-of-fed-struggling-to-tame">projected </a>to rise 2.9% year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics, marking an increase from November&#8217;s 2.7% pace. On a monthly basis, headline inflation is expected to grow by 0.3%, maintaining the same pace as the prior month. 
Amid rotation, technology stocks dragged the Nasdaq down on Tuesday as well, whereas Dow Jones, which has the least number of tech constituents, rose over 220 points.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.77% and 4.35%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 97.3%, according <a href="http://The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.77% and 4.35%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 97.3%, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool. --https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
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In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.18% to $583.22&nbsp; and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.23% to $506.25, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stock market closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a significant intraday surge following the release of Producer Price Index data.
PPI increased by 0.2% in December, lower than the expected 0.3% and November&#8217;s 0.4% increase. This positive economic indicator boosted investor sentiment.
However, Big Tech stocks weighed heavily on the Nasdaq. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experienced notable declines, contributing to the index&#8217;s negative performance.
Sectoral performance was varied across the S&amp;P 500. Utilities, materials, and financial sectors closed higher, while communication services and healthcare sectors underperformed.
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Insights From Analysts
Howard Marks, a veteran investor who accurately predicted the dot-com bubble, warns of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42995814/billionaire-investor-who-predicted-the-dot-com-crash-25-years-ago-warns-of-another-market-storm-brewing-in-the-us">potential market risks</a> in his latest memo, &#8220;On Bubble Watch.&#8221; 
Marks highlights several concerning signs:
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<li>Over-optimism: High market exuberance and elevated S&amp;P 500 valuations.</li>
<li>AI Hype: Excessive enthusiasm for AI may be inflating valuations in the tech sector.</li>
<li>Magnificent 7 Reliance: Over-reliance on the continued success of a small group of dominant tech companies.</li>
<li>Index Investing Bias: Index fund inflows may be driving up prices regardless of intrinsic value.</li>
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While not definitively declaring a bubble, the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, Marks stresses the importance of acknowledging these risks. He acknowledges counterarguments, such as reasonable valuations for the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; and a moderate P/E ratio for the S&amp;P 500.
Ultimately, Marks concludes that the market may be expensive and slightly overheated, but it doesn&#8217;t yet display the irrational exuberance typical of a true bubble.
&#8220;The markets are likely to remain listless until Monday&#8217;s Inauguration Day, when President Donald Trump is expected to issue numerous Executive Orders which might muddy rather than clarify the economic outlook,&#8221; said Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research in his QuickTakes.
Carson Research in their 2025 markets outlook, released on Tuesday said that they expect U.S. growth likely to outpace other global economies this year. They expect a 12-15% return from stocks.
&#8220;Looking at forward 12-month S&amp;P 500 earnings we once again see new highs, now at $271 per share, up from $225 in early 2023,&#8221; the report said.
&#8220;We are overweight equities and believe current forward earnings growth expectations remain supportive of stock gains given the economic backdrop.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
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<li>Richmond Fed President Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>New York Fed President Williams will speak at 11:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Goolsbee will speak at noon, ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 11 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>December&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, import price index, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Business inventory data for November and the Home builder confidence index for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, housing starts and building permits data for December will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>The industrial production and capacity utilization for December will be announced at 9:15 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) was up 0.21% in premarket on Wednesday as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $4.04 per share on revenue of $41.56 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) was up 2.39% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share on revenue of $20.58 billion.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) was up 0.26% as analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings of $8.35 per share on revenue of $12.46 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) was up 0.39% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share on revenue of $19.51 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open.</li>
<li>Applied Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) was down 6.21% despite beating the second-quarter revenue and EPS estimates on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) was up 122.22% as it decided to acquire 100% of New Asia Holdings, including its subsidiaries Olenox Corp and Machfu.com.</li>
<li>Vision Marine Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMAR#NASDAQ">VMAR</a>) was up 46.43% after it filed its patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a Battery Authentication Encryption Technology.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.62% to hover around $76.84 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 1.04% to $2,710.19 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.20% at 109.050 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, and India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex index advanced. Whereas, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index fell. European markets were also trading higher.
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US Stocks To Open Higher Ahead Of December Inflation Data: All Eyes On Banking Stocks As JPMorgan, Goldman, Citi, Wells Fargo Report Quarterly Earnings

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) co-founder Frank Holmes said that the new cryptocurrency accounting standards will remove barriers to corporate adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: During an interview with Scott Melker, host of the popular &#8220;The Wolf of All Streets&#8221; podcast, Holmes was asked about the rule change by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and whether it will drive more companies to consider Bitcoin as a reserve.
&#8220;Yes, absolutely,&#8221; responded Holmes, who leads North America&#8217;s first publicly traded Bitcoin mining company.
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The new rule enables firms to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42502213/new-crypto-accounting-standards-from-todaywill-it-boost-bitcoins-corporate-adoption">report cryptocurrencies at fair value</a>, or simply their current value, and include them in the company&#8217;s net income. Previously, cryptocurrencies were classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets, which required corporations to account for impairment charges.
Holmes said that the new mark-to-market standards are &#8220;really important,&#8221; paving the way for more companies to enter the Bitcoin market. 
He also shared that HIVE has been a pioneer in&nbsp;using Bitcoin as a&nbsp;balance sheet asset, deeming it a &#8220;proxy&#8221; for those hesitant to invest in the asset through cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Why It Matters: The optimistic remarks aligned with those by Bitwise&nbsp;Chief Investment Officer&nbsp;Matt Hougan, who stated that the new rules <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42993521/michael-saylors-microstrategy-not-alone-in-bitcoin-acquisition-says-bitwise-chief-investment-officer-its-a-bona-fide-megatrend">would play a major role in incentivizing</a> Bitcoin corporate adoption.
HIVE mines digital currencies like Bitcoin using renewable energy. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42740364/whats-going-on-with-hive-digital-shares-on-tuesday">relocated</a> its headquarters from Vancouver, Canada, to San Antonio, Texas—the global hub of Bitcoin mining and a favored location for mining giants like&nbsp;Riot Platforms&nbsp;and&nbsp;MARA Holdings. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value, liquidity, and global investor interest.
The company currently holds a 1% market share of the global Bitcoin mining network, with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/cryptocurrency/24/12/42507134/hive-digital-technologies-nasdaq-hive-experiences-monumental-month-amid-tech-tailwinds-tri">goal of capturing 2%</a> by summer 2025.
HIVE held 2,805 BTCs, valued at $272.83 million as of this writing, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to&nbsp;BitcoinTreasuries.com. MicroStrategy was the market leader with over $43 billion in Bitcoin on its books.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $97,052.07, up 1.77% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of HIVE closed 0.34% higher at $2.92 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular session and were up 1.71% in pre-market trading.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index surging more than 200 points during the session following the release of PPI data. U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% month-over-month in December compared to 0.4% in November, and versus market estimates of 0.3%.
Big Tech shares fell on Tuesday, weighing on the Nasdaq index. Shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 1.1%, while Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) lost 2.3% during the session.
Investors are now awaiting the consumer price index report, due to be released today. Economists expect headline CPI to increase 0.3% in December.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, materials and financials stocks recording gains on Tuesday. However, communication services and health care stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 221 points to 42,518.28 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.11% to 5,842.91, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.23% at 19,044.39 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) today.
At a current reading of 26.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 26.7.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Earnings

Dow Rises Over 200 Points Ahead Of Inflation, Earnings Data: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

U.S. semiconductor trade groups have mounted strong opposition to the President Joe Biden administration&#8217;s new chip export restrictions, warning of potential market share losses to global competitors in a private letter to Biden.
What Happened: The letter Tuesday, signed by six trade organizations including the Semiconductor Industry Association and SEMI, criticized the administration&#8217;s approach to implementing stricter controls on advanced computing chips and high-bandwidth memory technology, particularly regarding sales to China, Reuters reported.
The pushback comes as the Commerce Department unveiled new regulations Monday creating a three-tier system for global chip exports. The rules require most nations to obtain licenses for building AI data centers using U.S. chips, while providing unrestricted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42967114/what-does-joe-bidens-last-minute-chip-export-restrictions-mean-for-nvidia-that-has-jensen-huang-led-ai-giant-up-in-arms">access to 18 allied countries</a>.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which controls approximately 90% of the AI chip market, saw its shares drop 3% following the announcement. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) fell 2% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42941939/nvidia-down-3-amd-falls-2-after-white-house-imposes-new-ai-chip-export-restrictions">response to the restrictions</a>.
"This rule threatens to derail innovation and economic growth worldwide," said Nvidia&#8217;s VP of government affairs, Ned Finkle, in a statement on Monday.
The pending regulations could particularly impact companies like Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), potentially reversing earlier interpretations that had allowed hundreds of millions in additional revenue from Chinese memory chip makers, according to the report.
&#8220;We understand that this additional rule will even more strictly control high bandwidth memory, without consideration of how such changes may impact U.S. companies or cede market share to global competitors,&#8221; the letter said.
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Why It Matters: Oracle Corp. Executive Vice President Ken Glueck warned the restrictions could reduce the international chip market for U.S. companies by up to 80%, significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42941939/nvidia-down-3-amd-falls-2-after-white-house-imposes-new-ai-chip-export-restrictions">affecting the domestic cloud industry</a>.
The rules arrive amid escalating U.S.-China tensions over semiconductor technology. In December, the U.S. blacklisted 140 Chinese entities and restricted memory chip exports, prompting Beijing to implement retaliatory export <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42265847/biden-targets-china-with-new-chip-restrictions-nvidia-slides">controls on critical minerals</a>.
The regulations are set to take effect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42967114/what-does-joe-bidens-last-minute-chip-export-restrictions-mean-for-nvidia-that-has-jensen-huang-led-ai-giant-up-in-arms">after a 120-day comment period</a>, extending into the incoming President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, raising questions about their long-term implementation and effectiveness in the rapidly evolving AI chip market.
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LRCX

After Nvidia, Semiconductor Trade Groups Oppose  Biden's Chip Export Measures: Rules Threaten To 'Derail Innovation And Economic Growth Worldwide'

Jim Cramer is steering investors toward quantum computing stocks while expressing concerns about Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) amid its auditor changes.
What Happened: The CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host announced on X on Tuesday his strategy to reinvest gains from GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) into quantum computing stocks, particularly as Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) saw extraordinary trading volume of 352 million shares against its 280 million outstanding shares. &#8220;They are trying so hard to walk it up now,&#8221; Cramer said. 
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1879304699603820876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Rigetti&#8217;s stock surged 47.93% to close at $8.95, rebounding from last week&#8217;s sector-wide selloff triggered by cautionary comments from tech leaders. The quantum computing sector, including IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), showed strong recovery despite recent skepticism from industry giants.
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This recovery comes after Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang&#8216;s assessment that practical quantum computing applications might be 15-30 years away, with 20 years being the most likely timeline. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42939766/quantum-computing-stocks-tumble-after-mark-zuckerberg-backs-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-practical-c">echoed similar sentiments</a> about the technology&#8217;s current limitations.
Meanwhile, Cramer took a decisive stance against Super Micro Computer, stating <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/14/cramers-lightning-round-super-micro-computer-is-a-sell.html">on</a> CNBC, &#8220;Sell. It doesn&#8217;t matter, I don&#8217;t care&#8230;Accounting irregularities equal sell.&#8221; 
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Why It Matters: Cramer&#8217;s comments follow SMCI&#8217;s recent auditor switch after Ernst &amp; Young&#8216;s unexpected departure in December. The company, known for its partnership with Nvidia, had been facing potential Nasdaq delisting risks due to delayed financial filings before securing a new auditor.
The market reflected these developments with GameStop shares falling 10.15% to $27.88, while Super Micro Computer declined 1.77% to close at $30.53.
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Investors love high-growth stories, and they should.
Companies that are growing rapidly have the potential to deliver massive gains.
The problem is that Wall Street and most observers are not always using the right metrics to determine growth.
The most used metric is earnings per share growth. Nothing excites people more than a massive year-over-year earnings gain.
Once you have been at this for a while, you realize that a competent accountant can make the earnings per share numbers be almost anything their boss wants them to be.
Earnings management and even outright fraud can go on for longer than one would think.
Just as with people who bought into Enron, WorldCom, or any other companies that were Wall Street darlings until the ugly truth was revealed.
Many companies have been accused of other forms of accounting misconduct that led investors down a primrose path over the years, including stalwarts like Kraft Heinz (Ticker: KHC), Chemours Chemical (Ticker: CC) (Teflon manufacturer), and Archer Daniels Midland (Ticker: ADM), which have been accused of irregularities that made things look better than they were.
I tend to ignore reported earnings most of the time.
One of the greatest lessons I have learned over the years is that everything eventually shows up on the balance sheet.
I like to look at top-line revenue growth and then skip everything in between to look at book value growth.
This allows me to see what happens once management gets their hands on the money.
Did they use the cash wisely and invest the excess cash flow to increase the company&#8217;s value?
Or did they waste it and not create much value along the way?
If you want to see this theory in action, the three companies with the fastest book value growth in the S&amp;P 500(Ticker: SPY) are NVIDIA (Ticker: NVDA), Amazon (Ticker: AMZN), and Tesla (Ticker: TSLA).
Management received the cash, paid the bills, and grew the value of the business.
In this case, it does not matter what the price-to-book ratio value is.
We are not measuring valuations.
We are simply determining if management is converting revenues to real value at a high rate.
It is no accident that Warren Buffett has measured his success at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) by the growth in book value.
It is the best way to measure growth.
Very few people look at stocks this way, so we can use the combination of revenue and book value growth to find some potential gems that are well under Wall Street&#8217;s radar.
Velocity Financial (Ticker: VEL) is a business that is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the housing affordability crisis.
Thanks to higher mortgage rates and a lack of inventory, people are renting for longer.
Velocity Financial (VEL) operates in an often-overlooked but highly lucrative niche of the real estate finance world, specializing in loans for real estate investors. This is not your typical Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac lending operation; Velocity thrives in the non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) space, targeting small- to mid-sized investors who need financing for rental properties and small commercial ventures. This is the bread and butter of the real estate world—the individuals who are rehabbing houses, growing rental portfolios, and breathing life into small business properties.
Velocity is not competing with big banks or institutions chasing the cookie-cutter borrower. Instead, it is laser-focused on a niche that is too small for the big institutions to care about but too complex for the smaller entities to handle. It offers tailored financing for single-family rentals, small multifamily properties, and even small commercial buildings like retail or mixed-use spaces. Borrowers are often small investors with solid property cash flow but not the financial profile big banks want to consider.
The loans are short- to medium-term, high-yield, and relatively low balance, which means Velocity captures some attractive interest income compared to traditional lenders. Velocity has built a scalable origination platform, using brokers and direct relationships to keep the deals flowing while maintaining tight underwriting standards. Their proprietary process focuses on the property&#8217;s cash flow, an approach that fits this market perfectly.
The business is growing impressively.
Revenue is growing at over 20% annually, and tangible book value has grown by about 25% over the past five years.
Given the niche market Velocity serves, I would expect the company to continue to grow at an above-average rate for several years. As Wall Street discovers this company, we could see buying pressure push the stock to much higher prices in the years ahead.
Red Violet, Inc. (Ticker: RDVT) is one of those under-the-radar plays that quietly builds an impressive moat in a high-growth niche. At its core, this is a data and technology company with a focus on identity intelligence and data fusion. In simpler terms, Red Violet takes massive amounts of data, turns it into actionable insights, and sells it to industries that need help solving some of their biggest problems—fraud, compliance, risk, and verification.
This is the kind of company that thrives in today&#8217;s data-driven world. It is not flashy, but it is indispensable to its customers. Red Violet operates through two key platforms: IDI Core and Forewarn, both of which are designed to make the complex world of data analytics simple and accessible for its users.
IDI Core is the workhorse of the operation. This platform is used by a variety of industries—financial services, insurance, government, legal—to verify identities, detect fraud, and conduct investigations. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife for anyone needing to sift through mountains of data quickly and accurately. It is the platform that makes businesses smarter, faster, and more compliant in an increasingly regulated world.
Then there is Forewarn, which takes a different tack by focusing on the real estate industry. Real estate agents use this tool to screen potential clients and assess risks instantly. With safety concerns on the rise in the field, Forewarn has carved out a strong niche in a growing vertical.
What sets Red Violet apart is its proprietary technology. They have built a scalable infrastructure capable of analyzing billions of records and turning them into something useful.
That is not just tech buzz. It is the foundation for why customers keep coming back and why the company&#8217;s business model works.
Sales and earnings are both growing at around 30% a year and have the potential to continue to grow at a very high rate.
As the dollars come in the door, Red Violet Management is using them to increase the value of the company at a rapid pace.

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Under the Radar: The Importance of Book Value Growth in Assessing Company Stability

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>29.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>416</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$937.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>878</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>816</td>
<td>721</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSTG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 394 contract(s) at a $237.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 7870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29947 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 192 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 10095 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17795 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.7K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 5637 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 2085 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.5K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 731 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 599 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.0 million, with a price of $1685.0 per contract. There were 416 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 9061 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 38 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $937.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 3756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 878 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 816 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 721 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PSTG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 367 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 175 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 563 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLT#NASDAQ">CVLT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 248 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.3K, with a price of $2013.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is finalizing the verification of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;made in America&#8221;</a> processor chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) plant in Arizona.
The first batch of commercial chips will likely by this quarter, Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Apple-in-final-stages-of-verifying-TSMC-s-Made-in-USA-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The 2020 pandemic prompted countries including the U.S., Europe, and Japan to consolidate their semiconductor position by tapping chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), thereby reducing their dependence on China.
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="650" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14050746/newplot-4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-732034" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14050746/newplot-4.png 750w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14050746/newplot-4-300x260.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></figure>
Additionally, the U.S. started restricting China&#8217;s access to advanced semiconductor technology, which Washington alleged China utilized to boost its military warfare position.
Washington also restricted China&#8217;s access to sophisticated Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s artificial intelligence chips.
The country also canvassed its allies, including Taiwan and the Netherlands (home to chip equipment maker ASML Holding (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), to restrict semiconductor trade with China.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor bagged a 64% share of the global foundry business in the third quarter of 2024, up from 62% in the second quarter, Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2025/01/14/2003830149" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> Counterpoint Research.
Last November, Counterpoint said Taiwan Semiconductor owed its moat to high utilization rates in its 5nm and 3nm processes, artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator demand, and smartphone sales.
Samsung came second with a 12% share backed by its 4nm and 5nm processes, Taipei Times cites Counterpoint.
China&#8217;s Semiconductor Manufacturing International came third after it secured 6%, backed by its 28nm process, Taipei Times cites Counterpoint.
United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) tied with GlobalFoundries Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) with a 5% share backed by demand in the Internet of Things and communications infrastructure markets.
The 3nm process scored a second position in the third quarter, bagging a 13% share, on the back of the full utilization of Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s production capacity, as production by Apple, Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Intel gained momentum.
The 5 and 4nm processes bagged the numero uno position, securing 24% of the market in the third quarter, courtesy of demand for Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell graphics processing units.
Taiwan Semiconductor plans to start producing its 2nm process at its fab in Hsinchu County&#8217;s Baoshan Township in 2025.
Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42825523/taiwan-semi-likely-for-upside-backed-by-ai-demand-and-advanced-node-pricing-analyst-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">expressed optimism over</a> Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s prospects, citing AI demand and advanced node growth. Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s price hikes for 3 and 5nm nodes in 2025 (while Intel and Samsung struggle to develop their AI technology moat) could boost its margins to over 59%.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 98% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stocks of companies that manufacture semiconductors through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>).
Price Action: TSM stock is down 0.65% at $200.05 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Apple And Nvidia Supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Leads Semiconductor Market with 64% Share

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>52.60</td>
<td>49.51</td>
<td>29.24</td>
<td>31.13%</td>
<td>$22.86</td>
<td>$26.16</td>
<td>93.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>174.64</td>
<td>15.60</td>
<td>20.87</td>
<td>6.49%</td>
<td>$7.29</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>51.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>32.93</td>
<td>8.67</td>
<td>13.05</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>$555.05</td>
<td>$439.35</td>
<td>38.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>103.82</td>
<td>3.34</td>
<td>7.89</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$3.42</td>
<td>17.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>17.58</td>
<td>6.64</td>
<td>4.56</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$5.78</td>
<td>18.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.52</td>
<td>10.09</td>
<td>11.17</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>-8.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>226.61</td>
<td>23.96</td>
<td>41.20</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>27.24</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>3.67</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>84.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>64.92</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>11.27</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>-10.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>38.83</td>
<td>4.78</td>
<td>5.53</td>
<td>1.24%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-48.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>66.22</td>
<td>12.18</td>
<td>14.09</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>30.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>13.86</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>3.30</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>-19.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>20.58</td>
<td>2.36</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>9.87</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>-26.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>15.81</td>
<td>2.59</td>
<td>5.13</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>9.99</td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>2.24</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>5.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>24.48</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>3.49</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>-15.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>125.58</td>
<td>8.58</td>
<td>13.17</td>
<td>2.67%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>33.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>54.55</td>
<td>10.91</td>
<td>13.70</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>-33.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>29.10</td>
<td>4.33</td>
<td>10.73</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>57.48</td>
<td>6.68</td>
<td>9.89</td>
<td>4.08%</td>
<td>$33.46</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
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 </style>Through a detailed examination of NVIDIA, we can deduce the following trends: 
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 52.6 significantly below the industry average by 0.92x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 49.51 which exceeds the industry average by 7.41x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 29.24, surpassing the industry average by 2.96x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.13%, which is 27.05% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.86 Billion, which is 0.68x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
The company has lower gross profit of $26.16 Billion, which indicates 0.96x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 93.61%, outperforming the industry average of 8.01%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736866811_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating NVIDIA alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
<ul>
<li>
Among its top 4 peers, NVIDIA has a stronger financial position with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE and revenue growth reflect strong profitability and future potential. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. Overall, NVIDIA's valuation metrics show a mix of positive and concerning signals compared to industry peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyzing NVIDIA In Comparison To Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

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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