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Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.

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U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42107846/nvidia-slides-during-thursday-pre-market-despite-beating-q3-estimates-even-outstanding-isnt-enough-for-some-investors">guidance fell short</a> of some expectations. Futures of all three major indices were down as investors processed the AI giant's earnings.
Other chip makers like Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) also experienced pressure in premarket trading.
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.25% to $589 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.34% to $501.46, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
The Dow Jones snapped its two-session losing streak this week to close 100 points higher on Wednesday, while the S&amp;P 500 eked a marginal gain to close in the green.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq, however, fell ahead of the volatility due to Nvidia's earnings after the bell.
Crude oil prices continued to rise amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine but remained under the $70 mark.
Treasury yields eased slightly as investors waited for further economic data.
On the economic data front, mortgage applications in the U.S. rose 1.7% from the previous week in the week ending Nov. 15, compared to a 0.5% gain in the prior period.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with healthcare, energy, and materials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.
However, consumer discretionary and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>0.002%</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, maintained that despite the weakness in the markets currently, he remains optimistic about the potential of a continued bull run.
"Weakness right around now is perfectly normal. The good news is I wouldn&#8217;t give up on a late November rally."
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1859314388739686769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Despite the volatile movement in Nvidia and other chipmaker stocks, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintained optimism about the AI giant's performance.
"The Godfather of AI Jensen and Nvidia delivered a massive beat and big things ahead for Blackwell," Ives said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Godfather of AI Jensen and Nvidia delivered a massive beat and big things ahead for Blackwell as we discussed into this big night for the tech world on <a href="https://twitter.com/SquawkStreet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SquawkStreet</a> &#x1f3c6;&#x1f525;&#x1f37f;&#x1f402;&#x1f4fa;&#x1f3a4;&#x1f447; <a href="https://t.co/6ehn8D3Gs0">https://t.co/6ehn8D3Gs0</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1859387551351546328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Nvidia <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam">posted third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, up 94% year-on-year, beating the Street consensus of $33.12 billion, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro</a>. This was the ninth straight quarter of Nvidia beating analyst estimates.
Tech bull Ives thinks that this is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42102642/nvidia-delivered-jaw-dropping-q3-earnings-says-dan-ives-this-is-the-fourth-revolution-playing-out-in-front-of-our-eyes">the "fourth revolution"</a> in technology, and it could help the Nasdaq surge to 25,000.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Thursday's economic calendar includes the release of initial jobless claims data.
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<li>Initial jobless claims data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 8:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Existing home sales data and leading economic index will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid will speak at 1:10 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr will speak at 4:40 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares fell 2.6% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company posted a quarter-on-quarter decline in gross margins.</li>
<li>Other chip stocks felt the pressure post-Nvidia earnings. Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) fell nearly 1%, while Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) was down 0.6%. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both fell 0.5% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock surged over 10% on Wednesday and rose by another 11% in premarket trading on Thursday after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42102366/bitcoin-taps-95k-ethereum-dogecoin-flat-as-trumps-crypto-policy-takes-shape-top-analyst-describes-btcs-path-to-135k">crossed the $95,000 mark</a>. Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock was also up over 3%.</li>
<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) shares rose over 21% in premarket trading after the company beat analyst expectations and revised its 2025 revenue outlook upwards.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading after the company's third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (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>) stock was slightly down in premarket trading after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said the company needed to sell the Google Chrome browser to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">end search monopoly</a>.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), and Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) today.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 1.70% to hover around $69.92 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged lower to 4.394%.
Most of the major Asian markets ended in the red on Thursday, while European markets showed tentativeness in early trading.
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US Futures Head Lower As Nvidia Earnings Fail To Impress Investors: Expert Says Market Weakness Is 'Perfectly Normal,' But Late November Rally Is Still Possible

Renowned investor Ray Dalio has provided a detailed analysis of the potential economic and geopolitical landscape under President-elect Donald Trump, offering investors critical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41973572/ray-dalios-bridgewater-cuts-stake-in-microsoft-stock-by-20-is-big-tech-losing-its-shine">insights into emerging market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: In a detailed LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-coming-changing-domestic-world-orders-under-trump-ray-dalio-v4yge/?trackingId=lSJ9y4QWTUS7PDArKxmcuQ%3D%3D">post</a>, Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, outlined a scenario of potential radical government restructuring and international relations realignment, focusing on efficiency, deregulation, and an aggressive &#8220;America First&#8221; foreign policy.
Dalio emphasized the critical role of strategic technologies, particularly highlighting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). 
&#8220;We should recognize that in advanced semiconductors, the best companies in the United States are not good enough to give the United States what is needed,&#8221; he wrote, pointing to the importance of key relationships with aligned foreign producers like TSMC.
Dalio presented a bold vision of potential economic restructuring, describing Trump&#8217;s approach as akin to &#8220;a corporate raider engaging in a hostile takeover of an inefficient company.&#8221;
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The &#8220;policies will be great for pro-Trump tech companies because they will be allowed to grow and operate in largely unrestrained ways,&#8221; Dalio noted, highlighting the potential for massive deregulation.
The investor warned of significant shifts in government approach: &#8220;We should expect more government influence on private markets to achieve the government&#8217;s objectives,&#8221; emphasizing a potential departure from traditional free-market principles.
Dalio specifically addressed technological independence, predicting that &#8220;20% of the most advanced chips will have to be produced in the U.S. by 2030&#8221; – a clear indication of the potential government&#8217;s focus on domestic technological capabilities.
Bridgewater Associates&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41973572/ray-dalios-bridgewater-cuts-stake-in-microsoft-stock-by-20-is-big-tech-losing-its-shine">third-quarter strategic repositioning</a> includes:
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<li>Reduced Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stake by 20%</li>
<li>Increased holdings in:
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<li>iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>)</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</li>
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Ray Dalio Says Pro-Trump Tech Companies Stand To Gain As Focus Shifts To Deregulation: Here's How Investors Should Brace For Impact

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian is cautioning against media oversimplification of the incoming administration&#8217;s proposed tariff strategies.
What Happened: In a recent statement on X, El-Erian highlighted the intricate nature of Trump&#8217;s tariff discussions, noting that the proposed economic policies encompass at least three complex economic stages influenced by multiple factors, including trade flows, corporate pricing strategies, and geopolitical considerations.
El-Erian&#8217;s core message remains clear: Trump&#8217;s tariff debate requires sophisticated, nuanced analysis that transcends simplistic narratives. &#8220;The issue is quite complex,&#8221; he emphasized, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic understanding beyond headline rhetoric.
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&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1859287383075848351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Trump&#8217;s proposed economic blueprint, which includes a universal tariff of up to 20% on imports and potentially up to 60% on Chinese goods, has sparked intense economic debate. Tech investor Peter Thiel suggests these tariffs could significantly impact Chinese companies while causing minimal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">disruption to U.S. consumers</a>.
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Why It Matters: Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle warns that Trump&#8217;s proposed universal tariff could push <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42042411/inflation-could-surge-to-3-if-trump-applies-universal-tariffs-goldman-sachs">inflation back to 3%</a>, potentially complicating Federal Reserve monetary strategies. 
The National Retail Federation estimates Trump&#8217;s tariff proposals could reduce annual consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">spending by $78 billion</a>.
Prominent business leaders have voiced concerns. Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin described Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs as a &#8220;long, slippery slope&#8221; that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">could hamper U.S. global competitiveness</a>. 
Retailers like AutoZone and Columbia Sportswear have signaled potential price increases that would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41871407/trumps-tariffs-deportations-and-tax-cuts-may-push-prices-higher-experts-say-its-pretty-clear?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;nid=42027079">passed directly to consumers</a>.
"Tariffs would create a headwind to the performance of stocks with high international revenue exposure due to the risk of retaliatory tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions," Goldman Sachs analyst David Kostin stated.
Goldman Sachs noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39467825/us-election-and-tariff-prospects-set-to-threaten-internationally-exposed-stocks-gol">U.S. stocks with domestic sales focus outperformed</a> those with international exposure by 1 percentage point the day after Trump's election and by 4 pp in the following month but underperformed by 9 pp in the next 12 months.
Key stocks in its Domestic Sales Basket include CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Lowe's Cos. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), and Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>).
The International Sales Basket includes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Mohamed El-Erian Warns Against Simplistic Narratives As Trump Plans Aggressive Tariff Strategy: 'The Issue Is Quite Complex'

NVIDIA Corp&#8217;s earnings report Wednesday after-hours could have significant implications for Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), a leading semiconductor company with deep ties to the AI and data center markets. 
Broadcom supplies high-performance networking chips and custom silicon essential for AI workloads, making Nvidia's performance a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42068962/nvidia-q3-earnings-preview-analysts-expect-beat-n-raise-on-continued-data-center-strength">key indicator</a> of its own growth prospects.
What To Know: A strong Nvidia earnings report with continued robust demand for AI infrastructure would likely bolster confidence in Broadcom's role as a critical supplier to the AI ecosystem.
Broadcom's custom ASICs and networking solutions are integral to the data centers powering Nvidia's GPUs, meaning sustained or increased AI investments would reinforce the demand for Broadcom's offerings.
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Conversely, a weaker-than-expected Nvidia report could raise concerns about a slowdown in AI-related spending, directly impacting Broadcom's growth narrative. Investors would likely scrutinize Nvidia's guidance for insights into potential headwinds, such as shifting customer demand or overbuilt inventories, that could ripple through to Broadcom's operations.
Broadcom is also positioned as a key player in multi-generational AI infrastructure builds, making Nvidia's comments on future growth critical for assessing long-term demand. 
Given that Broadcom's stock often moves in tandem with sector leaders like Nvidia, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">heightened market volatility</a> surrounding Nvidia's results could amplify reactions in Broadcom's valuation.
Ultimately, Nvidia's earnings will serve as a litmus test for the durability of AI-driven growth, a factor closely tied to Broadcom's success.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To AVGO Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Broadcom &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the the case of Broadcom, which is trading at $163.41 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.61 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AVGO has a 52-week high of $186.42 and a 52-week low of $90.31.

What's Going On With Broadcom (AVGO) Stock?

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: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>JNPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$2.1 million</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>APLD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$465.0K</td>
<td>41.1K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>76.4K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
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<td>CLSK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$221.9K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
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<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$145.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding JNPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNPR#NYSE">JNPR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 14332 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.1 million, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.7K, with a price of $3070.0 per contract. There were 8195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12525 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 7882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8572 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APLD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 509 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 2029 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $465.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 41116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3735 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 8583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 69 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $368.0 per contract. There were 76426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3527 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 223 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $221.9K, with a price of $995.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2827 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 4379 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1729 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 122 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 767 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.7K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 2399 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1516 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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As NVIDIA Corp prepares to release its highly anticipated earnings report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">Wednesday evening</a>, investors are watching closely for the potential ripple effects on the broader market—and particularly on peer stocks like Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
What To Know: Nvidia's dominance in AI-driven technology and its pivotal role in the S&amp;P 500's performance make its results a market-moving event, with implications for key players in the semiconductor industry.
Broadcom, like Nvidia, has leveraged the surging demand for AI infrastructure. It supplies high-performance networking chips and custom silicon that power data centers—critical components for Nvidia&#8217;s AI-focused operations. 
A strong earnings beat from Nvidia could reinforce investor confidence in AI growth prospects, lifting sentiment around Broadcom as a beneficiary of the same demand drivers. Conversely, a disappointing Nvidia report could signal a slowdown in AI investments, weighing on Broadcom's outlook.
Historically, Broadcom's stock has moved in tandem with Nvidia&#8217;s during major market reactions. Nvidia&#8217;s implied one-day move of 12.5% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">adds volatility</a> to the semiconductor sector, underscoring the high stakes.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42058823/blackrocks-spot-bitcoin-etf-to-open-for-options-trading-heres-why-it-could-be-a-big-deal-for-bitcoin">BlackRock&#8217;s Spot Bitcoin ETF To Open For Options Trading: Here&#8217;s Why It Could Be A Big Deal For Bitcoin</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AVGO Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Broadcom &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AVGO has a 52-week high of $186.42 and a 52-week low of $90.31.

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A new 13F filing from Viking Fund Management reveals which companies the fund bought and sold in the third quarter, including exiting some oil companies ahead of the 2024 election.
Third Quarter Exits: Viking Fund Management sold out of eight stocks completely in the third quarter, including positions in some of the largest oil companies.
Here are the positions exited, as <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000116906924000080/compare/000116906924000006">reported </a>by 13finfo:
<ul>
<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</li>
<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)</li>
<li>SM Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>)</li>
<li>Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>)</li>
<li>Sanofi SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>)</li>
<li>Cactus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)</li>
</ul>
Third Quarter New Positions: The following were the new stocks added to the fund in the third quarter, ranked in size by the dollar value at the end of the quarter.
<ul>
<li>Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>)</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>)</li>
<li>HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>)</li>
<li>Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>)</li>
<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</li>
<li>Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>)</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>)</li>
<li>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</li>
<li>Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</li>
<li>Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</li>
<li>Nutrien (NTR.TO – Canada)</li>
</ul>
 Big Moves: The fund made several changes to its existing positions alongside the new positions and exited positions.
Here are the biggest additions in the quarter to existing stakes:
<ul>
<li>Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882%</li>
<li>LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400%</li>
<li>Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386%</li>
<li>Dow Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%</li>
</ul>
Here are the biggest position cuts during the quarter to existing stakes:
<ul>
<li>Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50%</li>
<li>Haliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40%</li>
<li>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36%</li>
<li>Ovintiv (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: At the end of the quarter, these are the fund's largest positions ranked by dollar value and the percentage they make up of the fund:
<ul>
<li>Broadcom: $27.96 million, 4.5%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): $24.88 million, 4.0%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): $22.65 million, 3.7%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): $16.27 million, 2.6%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $14.24 million, 2.3%</li>
</ul>
The fund added significantly to its position in Broadcom, which remains the largest holding.
The quarter saw the sale of several oil stocks, but the fund opened new positions in several energy names in the quarter.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: The article was changed to reflect Renaissance Technologies, not Jim Simons, who passed away in May 2024.
In its third-quarter update, Renaissance Technologies, founded by the late <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-simons">famed "Quant King</a>&#8221; Jim Simons, showcased some notable pivots within its $66.5 billion portfolio.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Stake, Trims Other Tech Names</h1>
Renaissance Technologies increased its stake in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), betting on the tech giant's expansion in cloud and AI sectors, Renaissance revealed in a <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037389/000103738924000091/xslForm13F_X02/primary_doc.xml">Wednesday SEC filing</a>.
At the same time, the company pared back investments in high-growth stocks such as Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Nvidia's AI boom and Tesla's market lead in EVs didn't deter the company from reducing exposure, perhaps as a hedge against market corrections.
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) was also scaled back, suggesting Renaissance might be positioning itself more defensively as tech valuations reach historic highs.
Renaissance's move to fortify positions in well-established tech names could signal a more cautious stance on speculative growth.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Palantir Takes The Lead In Renaissance's Portfolio</h1>
Among all the holdings, Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) now stands as Renaissance's largest position, making up 2.15% of the portfolio. Known for its deep government contracts and burgeoning AI applications, Palantir's data-centric profile aligns well with Renaissance&#8217;s quant-driven approach.
This shift highlights a strategic tilt toward resilient, data-focused tech plays, reflecting the company&#8217;s long-term confidence in the power of predictive analytics and secure data solutions.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41972288/can-palantir-sustain-its-300x-valuation-after-climbing-266-this-year">Can Palantir Sustain Its 300X Valuation After Climbing 266% This Year?</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top Buys: Microsoft, Apple, Cisco</h1>
Alongside Microsoft, Renaissance added significantly to Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>). This trio signals a preference for big-cap stability in a year marked by market volatility.
While Microsoft's AI and cloud growth makes it a solid pick, Apple and Cisco bring diverse revenue streams, from consumer tech to networking infrastructure, giving Renaissance a balanced tech exposure.
Read Next: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41973572/ray-dalios-bridgewater-cuts-stake-in-microsoft-stock-by-20-is-big-tech-losing-its-shine">Ray Dalio&#8217;s Bridgewater Cuts Stake In Microsoft Stock By 20% – Is Big Tech Losing Its Shine?</a></li>
</ul>
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Tiger Global 13F Shows Increased Stake In UnitedHealth Group From 2,347,600 To 2,365,400 Shares; Amazon From 6,321,080 To 6,415,488 Shares; Take-Two Interactive Software From 5,643,542 To 5,839,256 Shares; Eli Lilly & Co From 930,000 To 969,800 Shares; Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing From 3,070,890 To 3,634,980 Shares; Corpay From 1,046,600 To 1,247,577 Shares; Broadcom From 182,300 To 1,845,500 Shares

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>37.8K</td>
<td>114.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td>891</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>376</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>356</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>278</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CIFR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>861</td>
<td>192</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $149.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 37833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 397 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.3K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 4209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9333 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 836 contract(s) at a $62.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.6K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 891 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2269 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 127 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.0K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 4316 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1217 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 7 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $4597.0 per contract. There were 2961 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 376 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 158 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $239.0 per contract. There were 5758 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 356 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1518.0 per contract. There were 1276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CIFR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 127 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.1K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 1726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 230 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $53.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 72 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $469.0 per contract. There were 861 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 192 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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Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates recently trimmed its Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stake by 20% in the third quarter 2024, marking a notable reduction in a stock long considered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/news">a tech stalwart</a>.
But Dalio isn't the only prominent investor easing back; Cathie Wood's Ark Invest also trimmed its position in Microsoft, sparking speculation on the future role of Big Tech in high-profile portfolios.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgewater's Q3 Picks</h3>
Bridgewater, managing over $17.7 billion, cut its Microsoft stock holding by 220,169 shares, reducing the stock's portfolio weight from 2.54% to 2.12%, according to a Wednesday SEC filing. This shift came as Dalio's fund focused on other assets, with its top buys leaning heavily toward core index holdings, like the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>), and major players in energy and semiconductor sectors, like Constellation Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
The pivot suggests Bridgewater may be rebalancing in favor of sectors with defensive and growth-oriented plays, possibly seeking stability amid a fluctuating economic environment.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ark Invest's Microsoft Cutback: A Nod to Innovation Over Stability?</h3>
Wood's Ark Invest, known for its aggressive focus on innovation, also pared down its Microsoft stock holding, reducing its position by 11.05% in the third quarter.
Unlike Bridgewater, however, Ark's top buys this quarter were technology and biotech names like Tempus AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and 10X Genomics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NASDAQ">TXG</a>).
The moves highlight Ark's continued commitment to emerging technology and health care, emphasizing disruptive companies over Big Tech mainstays.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Broader Implications For Big Tech In Institutional Portfolios</h3>
As both Dalio and Wood adjust their positions, the moves reflect distinct investment philosophies but raise questions about Big Tech's evolving appeal. 
While Bridgewater seems to prioritize diversification and resilience, Ark's lean toward innovation shows a preference for companies positioned to drive future trends rather than rely on established giants. 
This mixed approach underscores the evolving role of Big Tech in dynamic portfolios amid a rapidly shifting economic and innovation landscape.
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Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Cuts Stake In Microsoft Stock By 20% – Is Big Tech Losing Its Shine?

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
On Oct. 30, Microsoft reported first-quarter revenue of $65.60 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The total beat a Street consensus estimate of $64.51 billion according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of $3.30, beating a Street consensus estimate of $3.09 per share.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host also praised American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AWK/earnings">calling it &#8220;consistent.&#8221;</a>
On Oct. 30, American Water Works posted mixed results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AWK/earnings">for the third quarter</a>.
When asked about Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), he said, &#8220;These guys are doing so many things right.&#8221;
Amazon.com recently confirmed a vendor data breach exposing employee contact information, linking the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41927913/amazon-confirms-vendor-data-breach-affecting-2-8m-employee-contacts-adds-to-growing-list-of-moveit-hack-victims">company to the widening MOVEit hack.</a>
When asked about FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSK#NYSE">FSK</a>), he said, &#8220;I do think that overtime you're going to wish that you did start peeling some.&#8221;
On Nov. 13, FSK priced public offering of $600 million 6.125% unsecured notes due 2030.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is doing &#8220;very, very well,&#8221; Cramer said.
Broadcom will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results and business outlook on Thursday, Dec, 12, after the closing bell.
When asked about Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), he said, &#8220;This thing is a very hard stock to value.&#8221;
On Nov. 5, Trump Media &amp; Technology reported a quarterly loss of 10 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 30 cents per share.
Cramer said that he was surprised that SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) stock got as &#8220;crushed&#8221; as it did as the quarter wasn't &#8220;nearly that bad.&#8221;
On Nov. 12, SoundHound reported third-quarter revenue of $25.1 million, beating the consensus estimate of $23.02 million. The company reported an adjusted loss of six cents per share, beating analyst estimates for a loss of seven cents per share, according to Benzinga Pro.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>American Water Works shares rose 0.01% to settle at $132.44 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Amazon shares gained 2.5% to close at $214.10.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI shares dipped 17.1% to settle at $6.27 during the session.</li>
<li>Microsoft shares rose 0.5% to close at $425.20 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Broadcom shares fell 1.5% to settle at $173.58 during the session.</li>
<li>Trump Media shares fell 5.1% to close at $28.93 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>FS KKR Capital shares gained 0.7% to settle at $21.15.</li>
</ul>
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Jim Cramer Recommends Microsoft, Praises American Water Works For Being 'Consistent'

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Broadcom.
Looking at options history for Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) we detected 88 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 51% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 36 are puts, for a total amount of $2,040,912 and 52, calls, for a total amount of $2,742,429.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $220.0 for Broadcom over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Broadcom's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Broadcom's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $220.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Broadcom Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731528033_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$74.55</td>
<td>$73.95</td>
<td>$74.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$253.6K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$138.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$57.9</td>
<td>$57.5</td>
<td>$57.9</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>114</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$105.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$17.26</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$87.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Broadcom</h3>
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments.Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Broadcom, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Broadcom Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,602,635, with AVGO's price down by -0.91%, positioned at $174.62.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Broadcom</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $200.0.
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower. The sector may be moving amid continued weakness after the U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers earlier this week.

Oppenheimer analyst Param Singh initiated coverage on Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) with an Outperform rating and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTNX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of&nbsp;$80</a>.
Singh&#8217;s optimistic outlook hinges on several critical factors, including the rising demand for HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI), market share opportunities from weakening VMware, and strong adoption of unstructured data solutions, particularly for AI-driven workloads.
Singh accentuated that Nutanix benefits from the shift in enterprise data centers toward HCI solutions, which integrate computing, storage, and networking into a single, streamlined platform.
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Singh said the HCI software market, expected to grow at a 15.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2028, is creating a substantial growth opportunity for Nutanix.
As a leading HCI software provider, Nutanix is well-positioned to capitalize on this expanding market, particularly as VMware faces customer backlash following substantial price increases imposed by parent company Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Singh highlighted a significant shift in market dynamics, noting that VMware&#8217;s customer dissatisfaction, especially after Broadcom&#8217;s acquisition, drives enterprises to consider alternative vendors.
Nutanix, with its comprehensive HCI software stack and free Linux-based KVM hypervisor AHV, offers a compelling value proposition for customers looking to migrate away from VMware&#8217;s costly solutions.
Gartner data projects VMware&#8217;s HCI market share will decline from 70% in 2024 to 40% by 2029, presenting a significant market share gain opportunity for Nutanix.
The analyst also pointed out the increasing demand for unstructured data management as enterprises accelerate the adoption of AI applications. Singh noted that many organizations report a growth rate of 30%-60% in unstructured data.
Nutanix, with its vital file and object storage capabilities, is well-positioned to serve this demand. The company recently launched its &#8220;GPT-in-a-Box&#8221; solution, optimized for AI and machine learning workloads, incorporating AI frameworks, large language models (LLMs), and seamless integration with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs for accelerated computing.
Singh outlined a robust financial forecast for Nutanix, driven by its expanding customer base, improving profitability, and strategic focus on high-growth markets. He projected Nutanix&#8217;s subscription revenue to grow at a 16.3% CAGR from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2027, surpassing the HCI market&#8217;s average growth rate.
Singh expects the company&#8217;s operating margin to increase from 16.2% in fiscal 2024 to 23.1% by fiscal 2027, reflecting prudent research and development (R&amp;D) management and sales and marketing expenses.
Singh projects revenue of $574 million and pro forma EPS of $0.31 for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
For fiscal 2025, the analyst expects revenue of $2.46 billion and pro forma EPS of $1.42. For fiscal 2026, he estimates revenue of $2.90 billion and pro forma EPS of $1.89. For fiscal 2027, Singh projects revenue of $3.29 billion and pro forma EPS of $2.32.
Singh also underlined Nutanix&#8217;s achievement of the &#8220;Rule of 40&#8221; metric, which combines year-over-year revenue growth and free cash flow margin.
This performance metric is highly regarded among software stocks, and Nutanix&#8217;s attainment signals strong operational efficiency and growth potential.
In his analysis, Singh argued that Nutanix&#8217;s current valuation needs to fully reflect its market leadership in HCI software, the anticipated share gains from VMware, and the potential benefits from AI-driven workloads. He stated Nutanix could see its valuation re-rate higher, closer to the industry average EV/sales multiple of 9.6x. Given the company&#8217;s solid fundamentals and growth outlook, Singh&#8217;s $80 price target is based on an 8.3x multiple of calendar 2025E revenue, which he views as conservative.
Price Action: NTNX stock is up 1.90% at $73.61 at last check Wednesday.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>157.9K</td>
<td>245.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>982</td>
<td>27.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$587.9K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$99.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 210 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 157981 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 96 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 982 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27773 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 7473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 1110 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 78 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $587.9K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 16620 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 1331 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $29.0 per contract. There were 8243 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 3171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2963 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 643 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 2525 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2712 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.0K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 21285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 5959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1720 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 326 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.4K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 3225 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Analyst Blayne Curtis highlighted that Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Marvell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) are strategically positioned to capitalize on the AI chip market surge. Curtis has assigned Buy ratings to each of these companies.
Jensen Huang-led Nvidia is experiencing extraordinary demand that surpasses its rapidly growing capacity, Curtis noted. Major tech firms are increasing their investments in GPUs and internal ASIC programs, he added. Despite this, Nvidia is expected to maintain its dominant market share, with room for ASICs to expand, Barron&#8217;s <a href="https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/nvidia-stock-price-marvell-broadcom-459e9f0b">reported</a> on Tuesday.
Curtis projects the AI accelerator market to expand by 58% annually, growing from $47 billion in 2023 to $287 billion by 2027. He sees no slowdown in capital expenditure from tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta.
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Marvell and Nvidia are expected to see the most immediate gains, with Broadcom likely to outperform later in 2025. Currently, Broadcom&#8217;s AI chip business is largely driven by Google by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), but Curtis anticipates broader adoption in the coming years. Rep. Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.) also disclosed in late June the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/07/39618512/nancy-pelosi-loads-up-on-more-nvidia-shares-sells-tesla-she-always-reports-right-before-a-hol" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">purchase of 20 call options in Broadcom.</a>
Price Action: At the time of writing on Tuesday, Nvidia was down by 1.09%, Marvell was trading 0.90% lower while Broadcom was down by 0.067%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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