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Struggling chipmaker Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)&nbsp;continues to receive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40968128/qualcomm-reportedly-eyes-potential-takeover-of-intel-amid-60-stock-decline-but-antitrust-concerns-lo" rel="noreferrer noopener">takeover proposals from</a> chip companies, the latest being Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) following Qualcomm Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) proposal earlier.
Arm Holdings recently proposed to acquire Intel&#8217;s product unit. However, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/arm-rejected-by-intel-after-approaching-it-about-buying-product-unit?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Intel is not looking to sell the business division.
Intel stock plunged 31% as it failed to capitalize on the artificial intelligence shift, which is something that contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) excelled at.
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Meanwhile, some reports indicated Intel&#8217;s plans to convert its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundry business into</a> an independent unit, including exploring a spinoff into a publicly traded company. The chipmaker also explored divesting stake in the programmable chip unit&nbsp;Altera.
However, Intel&#8217;s recent big wins included a&nbsp;U.S. chipmaking deal from&nbsp;Amazon.Com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web services and the U.S. Chip grant.
The chipmaker also clarified that it would not divest a majority stake in the struggling <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40941075/whats-going-on-with-autonomous-driving-stock-mobileye-thursday" 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>), whose stock is down 66% in the last 12 months.
Intel&#8217;s exploration of stake sales to companies like Qualcomm and Arm could hinder its U.S. subsidy over antitrust grounds, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/ff0ca77d-ad35-45ba-a493-201a26932efb" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Multiple deals including Nvidia&#8217;s proposal to snap Arm Holdings from&nbsp;Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) and Intel&#8217;s&nbsp;Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSEM#NASDAQ">TSEM</a>) deal have succumbed to global regulatory opposition.
The semiconductor sector had a good week, buoyed by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41046485/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-braodcom-intel-and-other-chip-stocks-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">key rate cuts</a> in the U.S. and China, an upbeat quarterly print from Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), and continued AI investments from Big Tech companies.
Semiconductor ETFs, Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSI#NYSE">PSI</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>), gained 5%- 7% in the last five days.
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What's Going On With Intel Stock On Friday?

Thursday&#8217;s trading session unfolded with semiconductor stocks surging despite a drop in Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40620740/nvidia-etfs-split-in-pre-market-after-jensen-huang-led-chip-giant-exceeded-q2-expectations">shares.</a>
Nvidia's earnings were seen as a critical juncture for the broader stock market in August, with the potential to either boost or reverse the recent rally. However, events did not play out as many had expected.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia Shares Fall On Unimpressive Guidance</h3>
Nvidia&#8217;s shares failed to rebound after a negative reaction in Wednesday&#8217;s post-market hours.
The Santa Clara, California-based company reported quarterly revenue of $30 billion, beating estimates of $28.86 billion, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous quarter and an impressive 122% year-over-year growth.
Net income reached $16.6 billion, up 12% from the prior quarter and a significant 168% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings per share came in at 68 cents, surpassing the expected 64 cents.
Despite surpassing Wall Street&#8217;s revenue and earnings forecasts, Nvidia&#8217;s outlook failed to meet investors' already lofty expectations for the coming quarters. The company projected this quarter's revenue at $32.5 billion, plus or minus 2%, slightly above the estimated $31.9 billion, but not enough to excite the market.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40624703/nvidia-to-rally-over-31-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-thursday">NVIDIA To Rally Over 31%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Thursday</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7 Semiconductor ETFs Rise</h3>
Investors likely viewed Nvidia's quarterly results as a standalone event, opting for caution as the company's guidance did not significantly exceed expectations. 
Yet, they maintained a generally positive sentiment toward the broader market. Competitors of the AI giant experienced a marked rally, deviating from their usual trend of closely following Nvidia&#8217;s performance. 
&#8220;We believe Nvidia's comments on Data Center demand were constructive,&#8221; Toshiya Hari, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, stated. The company&#8217;s outlook for data center demand bodes well for other semiconductor firms involved in the AI infrastructure build-out.
Hari highlighted &#8220;ongoing tightness in High-Bandwidth Memory as a material positive for Buy-rated Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).&#8221;
Even exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with a significant Nvidia exposure witnessed positive performance during Thursday's trading session. Here are some notable movers:
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<li>Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>): up 0.7%, despite Nvidia comprising 30% of the fund.</li>
<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>): up 0.8%.</li>
<li>VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NYSE">SMHX</a>): up 1.2%. This newly launched ETF focuses on companies that specialize in chip design and development while outsourcing production.</li>
<li>Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NYSE">SOXQ</a>): up 1.4%.</li>
<li>First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>): up 1.6%.</li>
<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>): up 1.7%.</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>): up 2.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Top-Performing Semiconductor Stocks</h3>
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<td>Arm Holdings pic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>4.81%</td>
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<td>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</td>
<td>4.50%</td>
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<td>Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>4.18%</td>
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<td>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>)</td>
<td>3.73%</td>
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<td>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>)</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
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<td>Onto Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NASDAQ">ONTO</a>)</td>
<td>3.06%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>2.98%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>)</td>
<td>2.82%</td>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</td>
<td>2.80%</td>
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Semiconductor ETFs Rally Despite Nvidia Dip: 10 Chipmakers Defy The AI Darling's Drop

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) continues to lead the global foundry market, holding a 62% share in the second quarter of 2024. Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), which has a 3% market share, follows suit.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s $877 billion market cap reflects a strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and a robust semiconductor ecosystem.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40554768/taiwan-semiconductor-ramps-up-overseas-investments-with-1-95b-in-subsidies-eyes-long-term-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor Ramps Up Overseas Investments with $1.95B in Subsidies, Eyes Long-Term Growth</a>
It also looks to double its production capacity for Chip on Wafer on Substrate (CoWoS) technology by 2024.
Additionally, Taiwan Semiconductor intends to raise prices for its 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer process products by up to 8%, a strategic move that could further solidify its market position and enhance profitability.
Taiwan Semiconductor clocked a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/07/39832197/apple-nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-strong-q2-results-amid-booming-demand-for-ai-chips-guides-q3-abov" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter topline</a> growth of 40.1% year-over-year, quashing the analyst consensus backed by strong demand for 3-nanometer and 5-nm technologies.
Samsung Electronics also makes strategic advancements, particularly in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The company is focusing on advancing its 2nm process to meet future technologies&#8217; high-performance, low-power, and high-bandwidth requirements.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) announced plans to introduce 1.4nm ultra-fine processes by 2027. It clocked a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40528681/intel-board-member-lip-bu-tan-resigns-amid-chipmakers-struggle-with-cost-cuts" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter topline</a> growth of 0.9% year-on-year, trailing the analyst estimate. It shared plans to downsize its workforce by over 15%.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock gained 80% in the last 12 months. Intel plunged over 40%.
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Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor sector through SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>) and ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded lower by 0.81% at $167.70 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Leads Foundry Market, Samsung and Intel Ramp Up Advanced Process Efforts: Report

The battered tech sector continued to suffer on Monday as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40167312">a global sell-off of stocks and other assets</a> pulled markets towards bear territory.
A slight uptick in U.S. unemployment, published on Friday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/08/40131214/market-turmoil-july-jobs-report-geopolitical-risks-spark-stock-sell-off-as-traders-flee-to-treasur">reignited fears of a recession that rippled across the globe</a>. Some indices saw historical drops, including Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40156460/bloodbath-in-asia-and-europe-japans-index-crashes-13-gold-near-record-highs-global-markets-update-wh">which dropped more than 13.4% at its lowest point on Monday</a>.
The Nasdaq Composite has been the worst affected among the main U.S. averages.
Some Saw It Coming: The correction <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39676340/market-correction-highly-likely-before-2024-election-says-morgan-stanley-cio">had been anticipated by several analysts</a> for at least a month before the downturn began. Wedbush's Daniel Ives minimized the panic, calling the sell-off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40151107/tech-sell-off-takes-qqq-to-correction-territory-nvidia-sheds-over-5-for-week-analys">"just a white knuckle moment in a multi-year bull run for tech stocks</a>."
Ives and other pundits have argued against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40165496/what-are-stock-bubbles-and-when-do-they-burst-what-to-know-as-nvidia-tech-sector-sink#google_vignette">fears of a market bubble bursting around AI-oriented stocks</a>.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk has said that renowned investors like Warren Buffett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40152088/elon-musk-says-warren-buffett-is-clearly-expecting-a-correction-after-berkshire-sold-nearly-half-of">were "clearly expecting a correction</a>." Tesla stock is down over 3% on Monday at the time of this writing, with the EV maker losing over 13% in the past five trading days.
On Monday, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40165638/warren-buffetts-apple-sell-off-echoes-chevron-move-what-it-means-for-investors">got rid of half its stake in </a>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), causing the tech giant to lose almost 10% of its value after the market bell rang on Monday morning. The company quickly recovered throughout the day, and is down 5.5% on an intraday basis at the time of writing.
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<li>Berkshire itself has also been hit by the sell-off, and is down over 5% in the last five trading days.</li>
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<li>At its worst point on Monday, Apple&#8217;s market cap lost $364 billion in just a few minutes when compared to its closing price on Friday. That exceeds the combined market cap of 3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), DuPont de Nemours Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) and BASF SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BASFY#OTC">BASFY</a>).</li>
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<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has also been struck by the market panic, losing over 12% in the last five trading days. The company is down 4.1% on Monday alone. At its lowest point on Monday, Amazon's market cap was down by $171 billion when compared to Friday's closing price. That's more than Intel Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) entire market cap.</li>
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<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is down by 7.3% in the last five trading days and 2.8% on Monday. The company&#8217;s market cap was down $172 billion at its lowest point on Monday, or three times the combined market caps of American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>).</li>
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Nasdaq Takes The Worst Blow: The Nasdaq Composite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40157665/nasdaq-r2k-futures-tumble-over-4-vix-spikes-over-100-bitcoin-plunges-hard-as-global-sell-off-deepen">has been the worst hit among the major indices</a>. The average, which covers the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange, has lost about 6% of its value in the last five days.
ETFs following the 100 biggest companies in the Nasdaq have also taken a hit. Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>) is down 5.3% in the last five days, following a similar trajectory of its sibling fund Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/08/40142331/chip-stocks-staring-at-another-bloodbath-as-intel-tumbles-nvidia-dips-4-asml-crumbles-over-6-whats-a">Semiconductor stocks continued to lead the drop</a> after a months-long rally that took major players to record market caps.
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<li>Intel Corp has been one of the worst hit in the sell-off, losing more than 34% in the last five trading days, with losses of almost 6% on Monday alone. The generalized market panic was added <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40136668/intels-stock-plummets-after-earnings-what-to-know">on top of the company's worse-than-expected quarterly results</a> last week.</li>
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<li>NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has lost 10% of its value in the last five trading days and 6.4% on Monday alone. The company saw losses of more than 13% on Monday at the market open, quickly recovering throughout the day. Nvidia&#8217;s market cap was down by $407 billion at its lowest point on Monday, when compared to its Friday closing price. That's about half the entire government spending on Medicare for 2023.</li>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) experienced a drop of over 10% at its worst point on Monday, but quickly recovered and is down 2% at the time of this writing, with losses of over 8% in the last five trading days.</li>
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), the largest ETF following the semiconductor sector, has lost 11% of its value in the last five trading days and is down 2.1% on Monday.</li>
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>), which also follow the chips sector, have experienced a similar trend.</li>
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Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon Erase $1.1 Trillion In Monday Sell-Off: Bubble Burst Or Market Correction?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) saw its shares decline Friday despite reporting substantial second-quarter profits following a verbal attack from former President Donald Trump.
Trump questioned the U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39816230/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-amd-and-semiconductor-peer-stocks-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">obligation to defend</a> Taiwan, flagging the lack of a formal defense treaty between the U.S. and Taiwan, unlike with South Korea and Japan, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/2d464117-1aed-4918-8ce6-db341a59735a" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Taiwan Semiconductor stock lost over 6% so far this week.
The key Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier announced a net profit of $7.6 billion for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39842530/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-and-amd-stocks-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">the June quarter</a>, surpassing market expectations as continued artificial intelligence demand translates into tailwinds.
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It also projected a more than one-third increase in third-quarter sales.
With Taiwan holding a 90% market share in AI server production, Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s role in the global supply chain is irreplaceable.
In 2023, the AI chip market reached $53.6 billion, as per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1283358/artificial-intelligence-chip-market-size/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20the%20artificial%20intelligence,billion%20U.S.%20dollars%20in%202025." rel="noreferrer noopener">Statista</a>. Projections indicate it will rise to $71.3 billion by the end of 2024 as interest in AI applications continues to grow, with estimates suggesting the market will exceed $90 billion in 2025.
However, political risks for Taiwan Semiconductor and other Taiwanese companies are rising as China intensifies threats and military exercises around the island, FT writes. Approximately 80-90% of Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s production capacity is based in Taiwan.
Taiwan Semiconductor has consistently stated that it will maintain most of its manufacturing, research, and development in Taiwan while investing $65 billion in three factories in Arizona, USA.
Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, added to the uncertainty by suggesting that Taiwan should compensate the U.S. for its defense.
Consequently, AI chip stocks mainly dependent on Taiwan Semiconductor, like Nvidia and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), saw a selloff this week. Nvidia lost over 5%, and AMD lost&nbsp;over 14% so far this week. AI server company and a key Nvidia supplier Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) lost 10% so far this week.
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According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/07/17/2914745/0/en/Semiconductor-Market-Size-Expected-to-Reach-USD-1-137-57-Billion-by-2033.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">Precedence Research</a>, the global semiconductor market was valued at $584.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately $1.14 trillion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.64% from 2024 to 2033. Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor sector through Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSI#NYSE">PSI</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
Price Actions:&nbsp;TSM shares traded lower by 0.62% at $170.80 premarket at the last check Friday.
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AI Chip Stocks Nvidia, AMD, Taiwan Semi Saw A Selloff This Week -  What's Going On?

June closed on a high note for the stock market, with 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>), gaining 3.2%, despite significant disparities in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">sector and industry performances.</a>
The technology sector, as tracked by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), led the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors in performance last month, surging 7.7% and achieving its strongest monthly gain this year. 
In stark contrast, utilities lagged, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) dropping 6.3%, marking the worst month since September 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing Industry ETFs In June</h3>
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>) rallied 11.3% last month, topping the rankings among industry ETFs. 
Hot on its heels was the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>), which climbed 8.4%, showcasing strong momentum in the semiconductor sector. 
Since hitting its low in October 2023, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF has rallied by an astounding 87%, and over 200% since October 2022, reflecting the spectacular growth in AI-driven stocks.
Securing the third spot in terms of monthly performance, the SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>) gained 4%. 
Within the software sector, standout performers included Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), which surged by 24.9%, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) with a 22.1% increase, and Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), up by 20%.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led chipmakers with a 21% rise. Universal Display Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NYSE">OLED</a>) followed closely with a 19.7% increase, and Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) posted an 18% gain. 
Among chipmakers, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Universal Display Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NYSE">OLED</a>) and Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) led gains, with performances of 21%, 19.7% and 18%, respectively.
In the biotech arena, Scilex Holding Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCLX#NASDAQ">SCLX</a>) experienced a 78.8% spike, making it the top industry gainer. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) surged by 63.7%, while Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) saw a robust 52% increase.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing Industry ETFs By Inflows In June</h3>
Examining fund flows, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF has emerged as a top choice for investors, attracting over $1 billion according to Tradingview data, and achieving its ninth consecutive month of inflows. Year-to-date the fund has registered $4.60 billion in net inflows.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF pulled in approximately $480 million in June, breaking a six-month streak of outflows and registering its highest monthly inflows since September 2022. Yet, its year-to-date net flows are still negative, down by $1.15 billion. 
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBB#NYSE">IBB</a>) collected $148 million in inflows last month, reflecting strong investor interest. Another industry witnessing robust inflows was represented by the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPX#NYSE">COPX</a>), which attracted about $130 million.
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Top Performing Industry ETFs In June: Software Leads Returns, Chipmakers Attract Most Inflows

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is significantly expanding its operations in response to growing demand in the AI, 5G, server, and data center markets.
The company remains engaged in its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36821337/tsmc-reportedly-expands-in-japan-with-a-second-plant-investing-billions-and-shaping-the-future-o" rel="noreferrer noopener">geographical expansion while</a> maintaining Taiwan as its base.
Acter Group Co, a semiconductor equipment and chemicals supplier, is accelerating its overseas expansion, primarily focusing on Japan and Southeast Asia to support these demands.
The expansion is a strategic response to geopolitical risks and the need for diversified manufacturing sites, Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/06/25/2003819838" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Acter Group Co-President Wang Chun-sheng emphasized the company&#8217;s strategy to enhance its global footprint.
Acter&#8217;s significant clients include TSMC, United Microelectronics Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Nvidia Corp, and Alphabet Inc&#8217;s Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>).
In addition to Asia, Acter is considering expansion projects in Mexico and the US, aiming to follow their clients&#8217; geographical diversification.
Acter prioritizes Southeast Asia, Japan, and India for overseas expansion.
Last month, Acter&#8217;s subsidiary, Rayzher Industrial Co, established a branch in Kumamoto, Japan, to support TSMC&#8217;s fab operations.
Rayzher is also planning a second overseas site in Germany, where TSMC will likely build a new 12-inch fab through a joint venture.
Taiwan Semiconductor gained 68% in the last 12 months.
Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor sector via First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TSMC Stock Prediction For 2024</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Taiwan Semiconductor, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For Taiwan Semiconductor, the 200-day moving average sits at $120.13, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is below the current price of $170.84. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Price Action: TSM shares traded higher by 1.51% to $170.35 at the last check on Tuesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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What's Going On With Taiwan Semi Stock On Tuesday?

Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated with additional details.
Multiple stocks on the New York Stock Exchange experienced sudden trading halts after 9:40 a.m. ET Monday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nyse">due to technical issues.</a>
The unexpected pauses in trading were triggered by a technical issue categorized under the &#8220;Limit Up/Limit Down&#8221; code, which is typically used to curb excessive volatility in a single stock.
The NYSE said it is investigating the reported technical issue. &#8220;Additional information will follow as soon as possible,&#8221; NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) stated. 
Among the largest companies halted on Monday were Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) at 9:50:52 a.m. ET and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) at 9:44:58 a.m. ET. 
Chipotle shares experienced a sudden and dramatic decline of 66%, plummeting from $3,097 to $1,047. The stock resumed trading at 10:21 a.m.
At 9:49 a.m., ET shares of Berkshire Hathaway faced an even more severe downturn, nearly being wiped out with a staggering 99.7% collapse from $622,375 to $185.10. As of this update, trading has not yet resumed for the company owned by Warren Buffett.
Monday&#8217;s technical malfunctions on the NYSE occur just one week after U.S. stock exchanges transitioned to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/39039375/t-1-settlement-era-on-trading-begins-what-you-need-to-know">one-day settlement period.</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Stocks Impacted </h3>
Other stocks affected by the sudden technical glitch on the New York Stock Exchange in Monday trading include:
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<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</li>
<li>Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</li>
<li>Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>)</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>)</li>
<li>NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>)</li>
<li>Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXYZ#NYSE">DXYZ</a>)</li>
<li>Ault Disruptive Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADRT#NYSE">ADRT</a>)</li>
<li>Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMG#NYSE">NMG</a>)</li>
<li>Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOW#NYSE">BOW</a>)</li>
<li>Banco Santander-Chile (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSAC#NYSE">BSAC</a>)</li>
<li>Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPA#NYSE">LPA</a>)</li>
<li>Xperi Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPER#NYSE">XPER</a>)</li>
<li>ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICL#NYSE">ICL</a>)</li>
<li>Telefonica, S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEF#NYSE">TEF</a>)</li>
<li>Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRN#NYSE">TRN</a>)</li>
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The technical fallout also impacted trading on the following NYSE-Arca listed exchange traded funds:
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<li>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)</li>
<li>MAX S&amp;P 500 4x Leveraged ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPRO#NYSE">UPRO</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCPB#NYSE">JCPB</a>)</li>
<li>Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>)</li>
<li>Nationwide Nasdaq-100 Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUSI#NYSE">NUSI</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>)</li>
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Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton upgraded Silicon Laboratories, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>) to a Buy rating from a Hold rating with a price target of $150.
According to the analyst, the company is well-positioned for the semiconductor cyclical recovery. 
Following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38409522/silicon-labs-still-in-early-stages-of-recovery-ceo-says-citing-sharp-revenue-drop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter earnings</a> report, Bolton expects consensus estimates will reflect a more moderate recovery. 
The analyst flagged how the management called out three drivers that underpin a second-half recovery, including inventory de-stocking, the ramp of new design wins and improvements in end market demand.
Bolton is encouraged by improving inventory levels at end customers and distributors, increasing order trends, robust operating leverage and new design wins that ramp up production this year. 
With Street estimates moving closer to his more conservative outlook post-earnings, he noted Street estimates are more attainable.
Bolton said Silicon Laboratories is the best-positioned company in the fast-growing IoT space and is set to achieve double-digit top-line growth into calendar year 2026. 
With high revenue growth and operating leverage, he noted investors will be willing to pay a premium multiple for SLAB in the cyclical recovery.
Channel mix and revenue levels are key gross margin drivers, and he expected both to improve in the second half.
Bolton expects the mix to trend higher post-second-quarter as end customers continue to burn inventory this quarter.
Bolton projects 2024 revenue and EPS of $601.4 million (prior $600.0 million) and $(1.85) (prior $(1.40)).
Silicon Laboratories stock lost 24% in the past 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMS#NYSE">SIMS</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
SLAB Price Action: Silicon Laboratories shares traded higher by 2.68% at $117.33 at the last check Thursday.

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Silicon Laboratories&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>)&nbsp;reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 sales of $106.4 million, down 56.9%&nbsp;Y/Y, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38399872/silicon-labs-reports-first-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $105.1 million</a>.&nbsp;
The fabless global technology&nbsp;company's&nbsp;adjusted EPS loss of $(0.92) beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus loss of $(0.98)</a>.
Margins:&nbsp;Adjusted&nbsp;gross margin of 52.2% and adjusted operating margin loss of (36.5)% fell from 62.5% and 19.2% a&nbsp;year ago, respectively.&nbsp;
Industrial&nbsp;&amp; Commercial&nbsp;revenue for the quarter was $65 million, down from $151 million a year ago. Home&nbsp;&amp; Life&nbsp;revenue for the quarter was $41 million, down from $96 million a year earlier.
CFO Transition:&nbsp;Dean Butler&nbsp;will join the company as CFO on&nbsp;May 15, 2024. Butler will succeed&nbsp;Mark Mauldin, who is currently serving as interim CFO.
Silicon Labs CEO Matt Johnson said, &#8220;While we are still in the early stages of the recovery, we expect revenue growth to accelerate in the second quarter as excess inventory is further reduced, bookings improve, and design wins continue to ramp.&#8221;
Outlook: Silicon Lab expects&nbsp;a&nbsp;second-quarter revenue of $135 million&nbsp;&#8211; $145&nbsp;million versus the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $141.41 million</a>.
The company projects an adjusted EPS loss of $(0.58) – $(0.70), against the consensus loss of $(0.45).
Silicon Laboratories stock&nbsp;lost 24% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P&nbsp;Kensho Intelligent Structures&nbsp;ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMS#NYSE">SIMS</a>) and&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P&nbsp;Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;SLAB shares traded lower by 1.21% at $123.89 premarket at&nbsp;the last check Wednesday.

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Silicon Labs 'Still In Early Stages Of Recovery,' CEO Says Citing Sharp Revenue Drop

Mizuho&nbsp;analyst Vijay Rakesh initiated coverage on&nbsp;Wolfspeed Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) with a Neutral rating and a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WOLF/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $30</a>.
Wolfspeed, a global leader in the Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrate wafer and device market, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive and renewable energy industries with its cutting-edge technology, Rakesh noted. As a pure-play SiC supplier, Wolfspeed is at the forefront of high power management, which is crucial for automotive electrification and renewable energy solutions, per the analyst.&nbsp;
Despite leading the market, Wolfspeed faces potential challenges from increasing domestic and international competition, particularly with the SiC Total Addressable Market (TAM) expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 30%. He noted that this competition, coupled with a decelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) market, could impact supply, pricing, and margins.
SiC technology, known for its high voltage endurance and efficiency, is essential for distributing power in EVs and renewable energy systems. Wolfspeed&#8217;s significant share of approximately 53% in the global SiC substrate wafers market and its partnerships with almost all major chip OEMs position it as a critical player, as per Kumar. However, profitability challenges loom as all SiC suppliers expand capacity, and SiC chip supply will likely outpace EV growth significantly. 
Moreover, he added that the push for domestic SiC production in China and the qualification of cheaper Chinese SiC suppliers by major chip OEMs may further pressure prices and lead to oversupply issues.
While near-to-mid-term gross margins at Wolfspeed could improve, the long-term outlook suggests pricing pressures and margin challenges due to increased competition and capacity expansions, especially in the face of slowing EV demand, as per Kumar.
Kumar projected third-quarter revenue and EPS of $200.1 million and $(0.63).
Wolfspeed stock lost over 54% in value in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>) and&nbsp;Amplify ETF Trust Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIEQ#NYSE">AIEQ</a>).
Price Action: WOLF shares traded lower by 1.63% at $26.63 at last check Friday.
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Wolfspeed At A Crossroads: Analyst Points To Competitive Pressures, EV Slowdown Impact

BofA Securities&nbsp;analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating on&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $925</a>. The analyst maintained a Buy rating on&nbsp;&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $195</a>. Both stocks are trading lower on Wednesday.
The analyst said that Nvidia holds a dominant position in the $85 billion+ accelerator market, with its leadership in the data center sector driving the majority of its sales.&nbsp;
Data center sales will likely exceed 85% of Nvidia&#8217;s total sales, a significant increase from about 25% five years ago and around 50% for AMD, up from 10%-15%.
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Despite limited visibility into data center GPU ordering trends, key takeaways include Nvidia&#8217;s nearly 95% market share in GPU silicon units, which surpassed 900k units in the fourth quarter, showing over 100% year-on-year growth.&nbsp;
The Hopper (H100/HGX) platform constitutes the vast majority of Nvidia&#8217;s data center revenue, with AMD&#8217;s data center GPU revenue jumping to approximately $400 million in the fourth quarter, primarily due to shipments for the new El Capitan Supercomputer, the analyst said.
Arya cited significant growth in the $85-$90 billion accelerator market, with an estimated total addressable market (TAM) of about $180 billion, still below the bull case estimates of vendors like AMD ($400 billion).
In the gaming segment, he stated that the discrete GPU (dGPU) market for PC gaming, low-end PCs, and consoles will likely contribute about 10%-15% of Nvidia and AMD sales over the next few years.&nbsp;
In 2023, the dGPU market amounted to $10.4 billion, up 11% year-on-year, with fourth-quarter sales reaching $2.9 billion, up 3% quarter-on-quarter, and a robust 60% year-on-year, benefiting from strong unit growth and price strength, Arya highlighted.
Upcoming catalysts include Nvidia&#8217;s GTC event on March 18, focusing on Generative Artificial Intelligence and updates on Nvidia&#8217;s accelerator and networking roadmaps, as per Arya.&nbsp;Broadcom Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) analyst day will also provide insights into custom ASIC offerings and advancements in Ethernet for AI networking.
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IShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) have significant exposure to the stocks. The ETFs have gained 15%-23% year-to-date.
Price Actions:&nbsp;NVDA shares traded lower by 0.29% at $784.72 on the last check Wednesday. AMD shares traded lower by 0.96% at $176.30.
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Nvidia's Data Center Dominance and AMD's Rising Share Foretell Bullish Future: BofA Analyst

The growing fascination for generative AI tools saw searches for ChatGPT on Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rise to a global record high in November and this week the company&#8217;s paid service ChatGPT Plus was closed to new sign ups due to high demand.
Google Trends, which measures global interest in certain topics entered as keywords, measured the highest rating of 100 on for the search term ChatGPT on Nov. 5, according to Finbold data. That was up from around 60 four months earlier and throughout 2023 its popularity has risen by 400%.
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And on Wednesday OpenAI, which runs the platform, said it was temporarily shutting down its new registrations due to overcapacity following the success of its DevDay conference earlier this month.
&#8220;The surge in usage post DevDay has exceeded our capacity, and we want to make sure everyone has a great experience,&#8221; said CEO Sam Altman in a Tweet.
The rising popularity of ChatGPT is likely to push rivals to raise their game and, according to Bank of America analysts, &#8220;lead to demand for better and faster chips in smartphones and increased replacement demand.&#8221;
This could help boost ETFs that cover the ship industry, such as the SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>) and, according to BofA, chip stocks such as Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Indeed, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35822826/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-ai-will-be-bigger-than-the-internet-by-far">said on Thursday</a> that AI would be bigger than the internet.
Earlier this year analysts at Swiss bank UBS estimated that ChatGPT already had 100 million active users a month, just three months after its launch in November 2022. This was confirmed by OpenAI at the conference.
To put this in context, it took Tik Tok nine months to achieve 100 million monthly active users, and Instagram more than two years.
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ChatGPT Google Search Soars To Record High, Paid Service Suspended To New Signups

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor industry</a> has gotten absolutely crushed in the last year, with the SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xsd#NYSE">XSD</a>)&nbsp;trading down more than 40% from its highs at one point this year.
Demand for semiconductors has dropped from its peak due to weakness in the crypto and gaming sectors.
Now some big banks are thinking it&rsquo;s time to start looking at some of the chip names again.
There is upside to be found in the semiconductor industry, but it will be selective, Credit Suisse analysts said this week.&nbsp;
Credit Suisse&#39;s Semiconductor Picks:&nbsp;The companies that Credit Suisse highlighted as long-term growth names are Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrvl#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mpwr#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>).&nbsp;
Credit Suisse outlined the different areas of growth potential for semiconductors: cloud computing, AI and automotive.
The analysts said headwinds&nbsp;like a cyclical drop in demand&nbsp;have been largely priced into the current stock prices, and the upside potential outweighs downside risk.&nbsp;
BofA Lifts&nbsp;Nvidia Price Target: Bank of America (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bac#NYSE">BAC</a>) reiterated its price target of $205 for Nvidia after the company reported earnings Wednesday. If Nvidia does reach the $205 price target, that would be good for about a 33% gain from its current price of around $153.&nbsp;
The Bottom Line: The chip industry faces many headwinds: higher production costs, a potentially large decrease in demand&nbsp;and other issues. Since most of the chip stocks have drawn down by a large amount, analysts are starting to say we&rsquo;ve seen the worst and that it&rsquo;s time to get bullish on semiconductor names.&nbsp;
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A Swiss Banker Says You Should Buy These Semiconductor Stocks

<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1551936027236999168" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1551936027236999168</a>

'Semiconductor chips are the building blocks of the modern economy – they power our smartphones and cars; For the sake of American jobs and our economy, we must make these at home - The CHIPS for America Act will get that done.' - Tweet By President Biden

One of the hardest things to do as a day trader is gathering all the necessary information to execute profitable trades.
Below are the top 15 charts that can help you stay on top of the markets.
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<li>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund &nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLRE">XLRE</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLV">XLV</a>)</li>
<li>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLC">XLC</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500&nbsp;(ARCA:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY"> SPY</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIA">DIA</a>)</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLE">XLE</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Explor &amp; Product&nbsp;(ARCA:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XOP"> XOP</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Gold Trust&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLD">GLD</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Series Trust SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XBI">XBI</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLP">XLP</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XME">XME</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLU">XLU</a>)</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XSD">XSD</a>)</li>
<li>Materials Select Sector SPDR&nbsp;(ARCA: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XLB">XLB</a>)</li>
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Original publication: September 30, 2021

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15 Charts All Traders Should Look At Every Morning

With just two trading days left in 2019, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>), the world&#39;s largest exchange traded fund, is higher by 29.19% this year, meaning the S&amp;P 500 is on pace for its best annual performance since 1997.
Specific to the ETF industry, there are more 2019 superlatives, including the ascent to over $4 trillion in combined assets under management in the U.S. and more than $6 trillion on a global basis.
Roughly 240 exchange traded products, including ETFs and exchange traded notes (ETNs), debuted in the U.S. this year, boosting the domestic ETP population to over 2,400. That&#39;s despite a massive number of closures, and an indicator&nbsp;the industry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/19/12/15026739/the-famous-spy-etf-is-getting-a-low-cost-stablemate">is continuing&nbsp;its maturation process</a>.
With stocks being strong this year, plenty of ETFs offered boffo performances.&nbsp;As our list below indicates, not all of the top performers were equity-based funds.
To build this list, we screened for ETFs up at least 50% in 2019 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/14992921">stripped out the leveraged products</a>.
The list turned up 75 ETPs that are up at least 50% this year, but when excluding leveraged funds, it dwindles to 17. Without further ado, here are the top five non-leveraged ETFs of 2019.
SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (XSD)
As you may have heard, semiconductors were the best-performing industry of the past decade, with the widely followed PHLX Semiconductor Index more than doubling the returns of the S&amp;P 500 over that period. This year, chip stocks have been on fire, with four of the five domestic semiconductor ETFs posting gains in excess of 60%.
The battle for top honors about chip ETFs is coming down to the wire, as the SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xsd#NYSE">XSD</a>) is up 65.8%, a modest advantage over the 65.4% returned by the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smh#NYSE">SMH</a>).
Give XSD some credit. Often overlooked in the chip ETF discussion, the $513-million fund equally weights its components, so its&#39; dominated by this year&#39;s stars such as Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL)
Up 51.05% year-to-date, the Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pall#NYSE">PALL</a>) isn&#39;t among the top five ETFs overall simply because it&#39;s not a semiconductor or clean energy fund &mdash; but it is this year&#39;s best-performing, non-leveraged commodities fund.
The white metal recently topped $2,000 per ounce, making it more valuable than gold, but some volatility has crept into PALL and it declined last week.&nbsp;No ETF, commodities or otherwise, moves up in a straight line.
&ldquo;Palladium has surged to unprecedented levels in 2019 as tighter emissions rules spurred demand, while supply hasn&rsquo;t yet been able to respond. Citigroup Inc. forecasts the move upward now has the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/terminal/Q2ABPXDWRGGA">potentia</a>l to see prices gain to $2,500 in the first half of next year. Power outages in major producer South Africa hurt mine operations this month, fueling gains,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com//news/articles/2019-12-17/palladium-smashes-through-2-000-to-record-as-rally-gathers-pace?srnd=markets-vp">according to Bloomberg</a>.
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (BBC)
In what has, until recently, been a rough year for the health care sector, the Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bbc#NYSE">BBC</a>) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/19/12/14951009/theres-a-really-good-chance-you-missed-one-of-the-years-best-etfs">been a consistent standout</a>. Up more than 66% this year, BBC is easily the star among non-leveraged health care ETFs in 2019.
BBC&#39;s holdings are primarily companies with drugs in early stage trials, so the fund&#39;s success is usually levered to Food and Drug Administration&nbsp;approvals. With many of the fund&#39;s components being small-cap names, the possibility exists for larger pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies to acquire a BBC holding.
Those catalysts could be at play again in 2020, as could a return to leadership by small caps that would benefit BBC.
Invesco Solar ETF (TAN)
Over the past three years, the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tan#NYSE">TAN</a>) is higher by 89.4%, defying the logic that solar stocks need a Democrat in the White House to thrive.
That run includes a gain of almost 67% this year, which is easily enough to earn the oldest and largest solar ETF a place on this list.
TAN tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index. The&nbsp;benchmark &ldquo;is comprised of companies in the solar energy industry. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.invesco.com/portal/site/us/financial-professional/etfs/product-detail?productId=TAN">according to Invesco</a>.
The combination of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, TAN&#39;s two largest geographic weights; declining renewable costs and increased corporate adoption position TAN for more upside in 2020, though it may not replicate 2019&#39;s showing.
U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU)
Not only does the U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goau#NYSE">GOAU</a>) lay claim to being one of this year&#39;s best non-leveraged ETFs, it&#39;s making a strong case to earn more attention in the gold miner&nbsp;ETF conversation.
GOAU&#39;s 2019 gain of 50.66% has been boosted by a recently torrid pace, as the fund tacked on more than 9% this month as gold&nbsp;rallied alongside stocks.
This&nbsp;fund&#39;s success can be attributed to active management that focuses&nbsp;on gold mining and production or companies with royalty models.
Royalty companies have lower expenses, less volatility and more predictable revenue streams. Past performance isn&#39;t a guarantee of future returns, but over its two-and-a-half years on the market, GOAU has outperformed the two largest gold miner&nbsp;ETFs.
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5 Best ETFs Of 2019

The semiconductor corner of the broad technology market continued its winning streak with the start of the New Year. This is especially true as the S&amp;P Semiconductor Select Industry Index climbed 6.8% in the first few days of 2018 trading compared with gains of 4.6% for the S&amp;P 500 Information Technology S&amp;P 500 index and 2.8% for the S&amp;P 500 Index (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/287833/sampp-500-tops-2700-etfs-amp-stocks-outperforming-to-start-2018">S&amp;P 500 Tops 2,700: ETFs &amp; Stocks Outperforming to Start 2018</a>).
	As semiconductors have been the most important driver of the overall technology growth, it is now used in day-to-day life from cars, electronic gadgets to planes and weapons. Robust demand for memory chips and other semiconductor products owing to the rapid adoption of cloud, Internet of Things, autonomous cars, gaming, wearables, VR headsets, drones, virtual reality devices, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and other advanced information technologies are fueling huge growth in the space.
	In fact, global semiconductor sales picked up 21.5% year over year to reach its highest-ever monthly sales of $37.7 billion in November, and are on track to surpass $400 billion for the first time, representing growth of 20.6% year over year for 2017, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). The agency expects sales growth to slow down modestly to 7% in 2018, as the so-called &quot;super-cycle&quot; in chip demand will fade slightly (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/286283/bitcoin-etfs-what-lies-ahead-in-2018">Bitcoin ETFs: What Lies Ahead in 2018?</a>).
	While this is true, a combination of other factors like a stabilizing PC market and waves of consolidation would boost semiconductor stocks higher. While Qualcomm QCOM rejected Broadcom&#39;s AVGO initial buyout offer worth $130 billion in late 2017, the latter is still in the fight to acquire the communications&#39; chipmaker. Meanwhile, Qualcomm is still trying to close its $47 billion acquisition of NXP Semiconductors NXPI, which was announced in October 2016.
	In another major deal, Marvell Technology Group MRVL is also in the process of acquiring smaller rival Cavium Inc. CAVM for about $6 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2018. Other potential takeover candidates include Cypress Semiconductor CY, Teradyne TER, Silicon Labs SLAB), Lattice Semiconductor LSCC, MaxLinear MXL, Nanometrics NANO and Micron Technology MU.
	The upside in the sector is further confirmed by the Zacks Industry Rank as more than three-fourths of semiconductor industries actually have a solid Rank at the time of writing. Wafer Components, Memory, Wafer Fabrication and General have a Zacks Rank in the top 6% while other segments like Electronics, Radiofrequency, Analog, Circuit Foundry, Discretes, Power and Programmable Logic have ranks in the top 42%. This suggests strong future growth and smooth trading in this corner of the technology world.
	ETFs to Play
	Given an optimistic outlook, investors seeking to ride out the surging space in a diversified way could consider the following five ETFs. Any of these funds could make for a compelling choice given their top Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy), suggesting their continued outperformance in the months ahead. All these gained at least 6% in the initial days of 2018 (see: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/funds/etfs/etf-categories/Technology-ETFs-16">all the Technology ETFs here</a>).
	iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF SOXX
	This ETF follows the PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index and offers exposure to 30 firms with heavy concentration on the top five firms accounting for at least 7% share each. It has amassed $1.6 billion in its asset base and trades in a solid average volume of around 515,000 shares a day. The charges 48 bps in fees a year from investors.
	VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH
	This fund provides exposure to 26 securities by tracking the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index. It is concentrated on the top two firms with double-digit exposure each. The product has managed assets worth $1.3 billion and charges 36 bps in annual fees and expenses. It is heavily traded with a volume of more than 3.6 million shares per day.
	PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors Fund PSI
	This fund tracks the Dynamic Semiconductor Intellidex Index, holding 30 securities in its basket, with each accounting less than 5.7% of assets. The product has AUM of $400.5 million and sees a moderate average daily volume of 86,000 shares. Expense ratio comes in at 0.63% (read: <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/286981/topranked-etfs-amp-stocks-that-crushed-the-market-in-2017">Top-Ranked ETFs &amp; Stocks That Crushed the Market in 2017</a>).
	SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF XSD
	This fund tracks the S&amp;P Semiconductor Select Industry Index, holding 36 stocks in its portfolio. It is widely spread across a number of securities, with none holding more than 3.35% share. The fund has AUM of $366 million and an average daily volume of about 83,000 shares. It charges 35 bps in fees per year.
	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF FTXL
	This fund offers exposure to the most-liquid U.S. semiconductor securities based on volatility, value and growth by tracking the Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor Index. Holding 30 stocks in its basket, it has a diverse exposure across components with each holding less than 8.7% of assets. FTXL has accumulated $30.3 million in AUM while average trading volume is light at around 8,000 shares. It charges 0.60% in expense ratio.
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5 ETF Ways To Tap Hot Semiconductor Stocks

Merger Monday was back this week, as a handful of mergers and acquisitions were announced. However, one deal that has not come to fruition yet involves the largest name in the semiconductor sector, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/intc#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). The company has reportedly been in talks to buy a fellow chipmaker, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/altr#NASDAQ">ALTR</a>) in a deal that would total $10 billion and make it the single biggest purchase Intel has ever made.

	Altera manufactures programmable chips, which are different than many of its competitor&#39;s chips. Programmable chips may be customized after they are purchased to suit a wide range of functions such as web search or updating social networks.
<h3>
	The Deal</h3>

	The acquisition of Altera would provide Intel with the diversity that CEO Brian Krzanich has been looking for, as the California-based chipmaker has been slow to adapt to the fast paced growth in smartphones over the last few years. Earlier this month, Intel slashed $1 billion of its first-quarter revenue forecast, cutting it down to $12.8 billion on slower-than-expected personal computer sales.

	<bzrelatedlink>Related Link: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/15/03/5361188/citi-sees-buying-opportunities-in-semiconductors-despite">Citi Sees Buying Opportunities In Semiconductors, Despite FX Headwinds</a></bzrelatedlink>

	The company has been under pressure to make a large acquisition following the NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/nxpi#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) purchase of Freescale Semiconductor Ltd (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/fsl#NYSE">FSL</a>) earlier this month for $12 billion.

	Shares of Altera jumped up 29 percent, while Intel shares jumped about 8 percent on Friday after news of the potential takeover hit the wires.

	Highlighted below are three ETFs that hold both Altera and Intel in the top holdings.
<h3>
	Market Vectors Semiconductor EFT</h3>

	The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/smh#NYSE">SMH</a>) tracks 26 of the largest U.S. listed semiconductor companies across four countries. The U.S. at 70 percent and Taiwan at 15 percent make up the majority of the portfolio.

	The top individual holdings include:
<ul>
<li>
		Intel, with a 17.4 percent holding</li>
<li>
		Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tsm#NYSE">TSM</a>), making up 15.5 percent</li>
<li>
		Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/txn#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) coming in at 5.2 percent</li>
</ul>

	SMH is up 23 percent over the last 12 months and up 9 percent over the last six months. Since stopping just above its 200-day moving average last week, the ETF is up 4 percent. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35 percent.

	<bzrelatedlink>Related Link: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/15/03/5364610/analyst-intel-altera-deal-would-make-a-lot-of-sense">Analyst: Intel-Altera Deal Would &quot;Make A Lot Of Sense&quot;</a></bzrelatedlink>
<h3>
	SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF</h3>

	The SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xsd#NYSE">XSD</a>) is made up of 48 companies in the semiconductor industry.

	The top individual holdings include:
<ul>
<li>
		Altera, with a 3.1 percent holding</li>
<li>
		Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/qrvo#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>), making up 2.7 percent</li>
<li>
		Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/swks#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), coming in at 2.6 percent</li>
</ul>

	XSD is up 29 percent over the last 12 months and 21 percent over the last six months. The more diverse ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35 percent.
<h3>
	iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF</h3>

	The iShares S&amp;P NA Tec. Semi. Idx. Fd.(ETF) (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/soxx#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) consists of 30 U.S. companies that design, manufacture and distribute semiconductors.

	The top individual holdings include:
<ul>
<li>
		Texas Instruments Incorporated, with an 8 percent holding</li>
<li>
		QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/qcom#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), making up 7.8 percent</li>
<li>
		Intel, totaling 7.7 percent</li>
</ul>

	SOXX is up 19 percent over the last 12 months and up 9 percent over the last six months. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.47 percent.

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Potential Intel Deal Boosts Chip ETFs

The <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor industry</a> was one of the best performing industries in 2014, fueled by increased mobile phone and PC demands. It will be hard to match that performance in 2015, however the outlook for the sector remains strong and industry consolidation may be a theme going forward.

	After hitting all-time highs in December, the semiconductor industry has started to pull back to a point of support. Selecting individual semiconductor companies can be difficult for the average investor; one way to minimize risk is through the use of a semiconductor ETF.

	Highlighted below are three semiconductor ETFs that have hit highs in the last month and pulled back to a point of support.

	<bzrelatedlink>Related Link: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/general/topics/14/10/4915615/semiconductor-funds-hit-the-skids-in-sector-selloff">Semiconductor Funds Hit The Skids In Sector Selloff</a></bzrelatedlink>
<h3>
	Market Vectors Semiconductor</h3>

	The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/smh#NYSE">SMH</a>) tracks 26 of the largest U.S-listed semiconductor companies across four countries, with the U.S. at 71 percent and Taiwan at 16 percent being the highest weighted countries.

	The top individual holdings include:
<ul>
<li>
		Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/intc#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) with a 19.8 percent holding</li>
<li>
		Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tsm#NYSE">TSM</a>) making up 14.7 percent</li>
<li>
		ASML Holding NV (ADR) (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) coming in at 5.3 percent</li>
</ul>

	The ETF has gained 30 percent over the last 12 months and 7 percent over the last six months. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35 percent.
<h3>
	SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor</h3>

	The SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor (ETF) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xsd#NYSE">XSD</a>) is made up of 48 companies in the semiconductor industry. The top individual holdings include:
<ul>
<li>
		Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/crus#NASDAQ">CRUS</a>) with a 2.9 percent holding</li>
<li>
		Intersil Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/isil#NASDAQ">ISIL</a>) making up 2.6 percent of the ETF</li>
<li>
		SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/spwr#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) coming in at 2.6 percent</li>
</ul>

	XSD is up 29 percent over the last 12 months and 2 percent over the last six months. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35 percent.

	<bzrelatedlink>Related Link: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/12/5088266/a-closer-look-at-2-new-biotech-etfs">A Closer Look At 2 New Biotech ETFs</a></bzrelatedlink>
<h3>
	PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors</h3>

	The PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors (ETF) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/psi#NYSE">PSI</a>) consists of 29 semiconductor companies. The top holdings are:
<ul>
<li>
		Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/swks#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) with a 5.3 percent holding</li>
<li>
		Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/amat#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) making up 5.1 percent of the ETF</li>
<li>
		KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/klac#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) at 5 percent</li>
</ul>

	The semiconductor ETF is up 34 percent over the last 12 months, and 8 percent over the last six months. PSI has an expense ratio of 0.63 percent.

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The semiconductor sector is poised for strong growth, driven by rising penetration of digital technologies and rising adoption of various consumer electronics across the globe. Thus, to gain exposure to the semiconductor sector, one could consider watching SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD), iShares Semiconductor (SOXX), and VanEck Semiconductor (SMH). Read on… Rising demand has spurred fresh industry investments to boost chip production. With support from the CHIPS and Science Act, the United States is projected to more than triple its semiconductor manufacturing capacity and attract a greater share of private investment in the sector.
Given this long-term positive sentiment, watching semiconductor ETFs such as SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/XSD/">XSD</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SOXX/">SOXX</a>), and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMH/">SMH</a>) might be wise choices now.
The rising demand for semiconductors is driven by AI, 5G, electric vehicles, and cloud computing growth. As these technologies expand, the need for chips intensifies, creating opportunities in the semiconductor industry. ETFs offer diversified exposure, reducing risk by investing in a basket of semiconductor companies across the supply chain.
Moreover, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported global sales of $149.90 billion during the second quarter of 2024, up <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/global-semiconductor-sales-increase-18-3-in-q2-2024-compared-to-q2-2023-quarter-to-quarter-sales-up-6-5/">18.3% from last year</a>. In fact, companies in the <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/the-chips-act-has-already-sparked-200-billion-in-private-investments-for-u-s-semiconductor-production/">semiconductor ecosystem have announced</a> more than 90 new manufacturing projects in the United States since CHIPS was first introduced in Congress, totaling nearly $450 billion in announced investments across 28 states.
With that in mind, let's look at the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-equities-etfs/">Technology Equities ETFs</a>, beginning with the third one.
ETF #3: SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/XSD/">XSD</a>)
XSD is an exchange-traded fund launched by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. It is managed by SSGA Funds Management, Inc. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across information technology, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, and semiconductors sectors.
With $1.40 Billion in <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/aum.asp">AUM</a>, its top holdings are Semtech Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMTC/">SMTC</a>) with a 5.1% weighting, Impinj, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PI/">PI</a>) at 4.4%, and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MPWR/">MPWR</a>) at 3.7% weight.
The ETF's expense ratio is 0.35%, compared to the category average of 0.58%. XSD's fund inflows were $50.34 million over the past month. The fund pays an annual dividend of $0.55, which translates to a 0.24% yield at the current price level.
XSD has gained 3.5% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $231.06. It has a five-year beta of 1.75. The fund's NAV was $230.94 as of September 20, 2024.
XSD's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this promising outlook. The ETF's overall A rating equates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The fund has a C grade for Trade and Buy &amp; Hold. XSD is ranked #77 in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-equities-etfs/">Technology Equities ETFs</a> ETF. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/XSD/">Click here</a> to access all the XSD ratings.
ETF #2: iShares Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SOXX/">SOXX</a>)
SOXX is an exchange-traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund focuses on companies operating in the information technology, semiconductors, and semiconductor equipment sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations.
With $14.08 billion in AUM, the fund has a total of 15 holdings. SOXX's top holding is Broadcom Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AVGO/">AVGO</a>) with a 10.4% weighting, followed by NVIDIA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NVDA/">NVDA</a>) with an 8.9% weighting, and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMD/">AMD</a>) with 7.8%.
SOXX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, lower than the category average of 0.58%. It currently has a NAV of $223.65. Its fund inflows came in at $281.48 billion over the past month.
The fund's annual dividend of $1.46 yields 0.64% on the current share price. Its four-year average yield is 0.86%. Its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 12.5% over the past three years and 12.6% over the past five years.
SOXX has gained 42.5% over the past year and 21.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $223.67.
SOXX's POWR Ratings reflect solid prospects. Its overall rating of C equates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
SOXX has a C grade for Buy &amp; Hold and Trade. Of the 119 ETFs in the same group, it is ranked #75. Get all SOXX ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SOXX/">here</a>.
ETF #1: VanEck Semiconductor ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMH/">SMH</a>)
SMH is an exchange-traded fund launched and managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. It seeks to track the performance of the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index by using a full replication technique.
With $22.66 billion in AUM, SMH's top holding is NVDA, with a 20.7% weighting, followed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>), with a 14.2% weighting, and AVGO, with 8.6%. SMH has a total of 15 holdings.
SMH has an expense ratio of 0.35%, lower than the category average of 0.58%. It currently has a NAV of $237.83. Its fund inflows came in at $6.02 billion over the past year.
The ETF pays an annual dividend of $1.04, which yields 0.44% on the current price. It has a four-year average dividend yield of 0.85%. Its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 11.6% over the past three years and 5% over the past five years.
SMH has gained 66.6% over the past year and 40.7% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $237.90.
SMH's POWR Ratings reflect its promising prospects. The ETF's overall C rating equates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
SMH has a C grade for Buy &amp; Hold and Trade. In the same ETF group, it is ranked #74. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMH/">Click here</a> to access all of SMH's POWR Ratings.
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SMH shares were trading at $238.59 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.69 (+0.29%). Year-to-date, SMH has gained 36.44%, versus a 20.51% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

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